ABM Effective Business Coaching and Mentoring Programme
Intermediate Business Mentors | Leading to ILM Level 5 Certificate
- ILM Accredited
- 9-12 Months
Gain your ILM 5 Certificate with ABM's expert-led programme
A practical pathway for workplace and early-career business mentors.
Transform Your Business Mentoring Skills with an ILM Level 5 Qualification
Elevate your professional mentoring capability with the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Business Mentoring – the perfect stepping stone for those supporting business growth through powerful mentoring conversations.
This programme doesn’t just teach theory, it transforms how you mentor in real-world business contexts through a blend of expert-led workshops, hands-on practice, and reflective learning. As an ILM-accredited qualification, this certificate doesn’t just develop your skills, it positions you as a credible, qualified business mentor in a growing field where professional standards matter.
Join a supportive cohort of forward-thinking business mentoring professionals and build mentoring relationships that drive meaningful business results.
Next cohort starts 1st of July 2025
6 Live online workshops | Supervised mentoring practice | ILM assessment support
Course Details
This ILM training course is provided by experienced, certified, and registered trainers. The programme has been designed to develop those individuals who have the time and commitment to achieve this level of qualification. It is expected that they see their future as professional coaches and mentors and wish to acquire a nationally recognised qualification.
Who is this qualification for?
The Level 5 is ideal for experienced business people who wish to move into a development role or start a career as a freelance business mentor or coach. You may have some experience of business mentoring or coaching in an informal, formal, volunteer or professional capacity.
This is ideal for aspiring and experienced business mentors and coaches who wish to develop their own skills, knowledge and behaviours with an internationally recognised qualification as a business mentor and coach at Degree Level.
Throughout your learning journey, you'll:
- Master practical mentoring models (GROW, TGROW, CLEAR) aligned with business objectives
- Develop ethical contracting skills and manage professional boundaries with confidence
- Complete a minimum of 18 hours of documented mentoring practice with real clients
- Use diagnostic tools to enhance goal setting and measure tangible outcomes
- Build reflective habits through supervision that continuously improves your practice
- Create a 12-month CPD plan to sustain your growth as a business mentor
You’ll also benefit from access to ILM's study membership and resources.
For non-ABM members undertaking the course, once payment is complete, you’ll receive 12 months of free ABM membership at Affiliate or Member level.
Those who go on to successfully complete the ABM ILM Level 7 will qualify to become an ABM Fellow.
Total hours of commitment:
This is the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected for an individual to achieve and demonstrate the level of competence necessary for this qualification at ILM level 5.
Guided Time: 42 Hours
- Six workshops run monthly
- 1-2-1 sessions with a tutor to meet mentees needs
- Group supervision sessions
Independent Study: Approximately 160 hours
- Practical work
- Personal reflection assessment
- Records for every session
- Three 5000-word assignments
| Course Level | Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (Business) | |
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| Required Experience | Previous experience as a professional/workplace mentor/coach | |
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| Workshop Training | Six half-days + 2 hrs group supervision | |
| Assessment | 3 x 5000 word assignments + 18hrs practical mentoring (evidenced) | |
| Guided Hours | 42 | |
| Independent Hours | 160 | |
| Total Hours | 202 | |
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| Full Course Fee (payable upon booking): |
£3060 (inc. VAT) | |
Are you a volunteer mentor on the Help to Grow: Management Course?
If so, please refer to the dedicated course information page to find out how you can apply for a place on the ILM Level 5 or Level 7 training courses.