Bridging Programme - ILM Level 5 Certificate to L7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring

ILM Qualification

The Association of Business Mentors (ABM) is delighted to offer a bridging programme to obtain an ILM-accredited Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring (Business).

The ILM Level 7 accreditation has been designed by theABM to support those individuals who desire to practice professional business mentoring at the highest level as well as gain a better understanding of how to embed a Mentoring culture within any sized organisation.

It will also enable you to maximise your mentoring and coaching expertise as an independent professional Business Mentor, operating at Owner or Board level.

The ILM is the UK’s top leadership and management qualifications specialist, enabling people and organisations to develop their leadership skills for personal and economic growth.

By obtaining the ILM Level 7, you gain a professional qualification that carries significant credibility in the marketplace. Additionally, you will be exposed to the theories and practices of professional business mentoring, enabling you to mentor others, improve results and gain confidence.

As part of the ILM Level 7 Qualification, you will receive group supervision as well as 1:1 support and supervision from course tutors. This element of supervision and reflective practice within this course allows you to actively improve your mentoring practice in a professional setting as well as encourages peer-to-peer discussion.

What will I learn through theCourse?

Alongside a refresh of the fundamental elements of mentoring covered on an ILM Level 5 course, participants will explore the following topics in more detail:

· Coaching, mentoring and psychology theory

· The benefits of supervision

· Business strategy and leadership theory

· Developing resilience, confidence and mental toughness

· Building self-awareness

What are the course requirements?

· An ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring, or equivalent

· Actively practising as a coach or mentor, either independently or internally within an organisation

· Experience in operating at, or working with, senior levels (strategic decision-making) in organisations

More details to come in spring 2025!

Email here to register your interest.

How has completing an ABM qualification impacted your mentoring journey?

Hilary Fern

ILM 7 Graduate

"I pursued ILM7 to gain credibility as a mentor and expand my knowledge. There are so many coaches and mentors out there that do not have any professional qualifications and it was important to me to gain a certain level of credibility for my practice, so that I can provide the best possible mentoring experience to my clients. I’ve honestly learned so much about professionalising my mentoring approach and hope that this will help me to bring even more value to my mentees in the future."

Les Gill

ILM 7 Graduate

"The ILM7 really opened my eyes to the broad spectrum of activity that goes into a balanced mentoring practice. I've learned a lot about structuring my mentoring sessions in a more professional way. I was a little bit ad hoc before.One of my main takeaways was to take better records of the mentoring activity. Thanks to the ILM7 programme, I know have the skills, awareness and tools to structure the front- and back-end processes of my mentoring approach more effectively."

Brenda Etchells

ILM 7 Graduate

"I know that my clients are now getting somebody who is experienced, qualified and is continuing to learn. So, in the end they are getting a better mentoring experience. From a commercial perspective, this also allows me to confidently charge more for my services. This means that I hopefully will be attracting more of the right clients, who understand the value of professional mentoring for their business. It should be win, win really."

Always get value from attending the ABM education and networking sessions: session leaders framing the topics share pointers, and connecting with peers and hearing real world experiences generously shared is insightful.

Jarmila Yu

ABM Full Member

Membership of the ABM has brought huge value to my clients. The regular events and training opportunities, combined with the opportunity to discuss and reflect on mentoring topics and issues with fellow ABM members, has helped to develop my skills as a professional business mentor, ensuring that the support and guidance I provide my clients is the best it can possibly be.

Siobhan Lavelle

ABM Member since 2017 and Managing Director of Cornelle Communications

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Bridging Programme - ILM Level 5 Certificate to L7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring