We’re delighted to share that ABM is now an ILM-approved centre for business mentoring qualifications – a significant milestone in our mission to raise the standard of business mentoring in the UK.
This prestigious ILM approval means we can now deliver:
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- ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Business Coaching and Mentoring
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- ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive and Senior Level Business Mentoring
These qualifications are internationally recognised and provide a respected benchmark for excellence in leadership, coaching, and mentoring. With a dedicated focus on business mentoring, our ILM-accredited programmes provide practical, evidence-based training for those supporting leaders at every stage of growth.
ABM will also offer ILM Assured courses – adding further quality assurance to our business mentoring training.
Upon the announcement, ABM Principal Trainer (Centre Management) Liz King said:
“I’m so proud of the team. It’s a huge milestone that recognises the robust processes and policies we have in put in place, the calibre of our courses and our mission to develop outstanding business mentors to support the business community. This is just one of the first steps we have put in place as we grow and expand our training offers and I’m excited about what comes next.”
Emma Ellse, ABM Principal Trainer (Design & Delivery) said:
“I’m thrilled with our achievement and to be working on the design and delivery of these pioneering ILM-accredited qualifications. Our Level 5 and Level 7 programmes provide not just theory but practical, evidence-based training that empowers business mentors to deliver real impact. This accreditation reflects our commitment to raising professional standards and equipping mentors with the tools, structure, and credibility they need to support leaders at every stage of business growth.”
Why ILM?
The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) is part of the City & Guilds Group, a globally respected authority in leadership and management development. ILM qualifications are trusted by organisations of all sizes to build confident, capable leaders who can meet the challenges of today’s complex business environment.
Gaining ILM approval is no small feat — it involves rigorous assessment and strict quality standards. We’re proud to have passed without a single action for improvement, demonstrating the strength of ABM’s training team, systems, processes, and delivery. This means you can trust that our ILM-accredited and ILM-assured training meets the highest professional standards.
What it means for business mentors
Whether you’re already mentoring in a business context or looking to transition your mentoring skills to a more professional, structured approach, these qualifications offer a clear pathway.
With our Level 5 and Level 7 Certificates, you’ll gain:
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- A strong foundation in evidence-based business mentoring models
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- Advanced communication and diagnostic tools
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- A practical, supervised approach to mentoring in real business settings
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- Recognition as a qualified business mentor, aligned with ILM’s global standards
You’ll also benefit from access to ILM’s study membership and resources. For non-ABM members doing the courses, once you have paid for the course you will have access to 12 months free ABM membership at the Affiliate or Member level. For those who go on to pass the ABM ILM 7 you will qualify to be an ABM Fellow.
Keep an eye out later this spring for details on our assured courses and early stage business mentoring training.
The first ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive and Senior Level Business Mentoring will begin on the 30th June 2025, with the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Business Coaching and Mentoring following closely, beginning on 1st July.