ABM Executive and Senior-Level Business Mentoring Programme

Senior Business Mentors | Leading to ILM Level 7 Certificate

Earn your ILM level 7 Certificate with ABM's advanced mentoring programme

Designed for senior business mentors working with leaders and executives.

Master Executive-Level Business Mentoring with ILM Level 7 Certification

Elevate your business mentoring practice to executive level with the ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive & Senior Level Business Mentoring – designed for experienced mentors ready to work with strategic leaders and influence organisational culture.

This advanced qualification moves beyond foundational mentoring skills to develop your capacity for critical analysis, strategic insight and systemic impact when working with senior business leaders.

As an ILM Level 7 qualification, this certificate positions you at the forefront of business mentoring practice, capable of operating with confidence at the highest levels of business and creating measurable impact across organisations.

Join a select cohort of advanced mentoring practitioners and transform your capacity to influence senior leaders and organisational culture.

Next cohort starts 30th of June 2025

Live online workshops | Executive-level mentoring practice | Advanced supervision

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?

This ILM Level 7 qualification is designed for experienced, senior businesspeople who already mentor or coach who wish to further develop their expertise and credibility in the fields of Executive or Senior level business mentoring and coaching.

They are also ideal for professional business mentors and coaches seeking to enhance and accredit their experience with an internationally nationally recognised qualification at Master’s Level.

Through this comprehensive programme, you'll:

Critically evaluate and adapt mentoring models to executive contexts
Master complex 3-way and 4-way contracting with stakeholders and sponsors
Complete a minimum of 20 hours mentoring with senior business leaders
Integrate advanced supervision frameworks including the Seven-Eyed Model
Develop sophisticated evaluation methods using Kirkpatrick and ROI frameworks
Create strategic CPD plans aligned with executive-level mentoring practice

You’ll also benefit from access to ILM's study membership and resources.

Upon successful completion of the ILM Level 7 course, you’ll receive 12 months of complimentary ABM membership and become eligible for ABM Fellowship status.

Total hours of commitment:

This is 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 7.

Guided Learning: 52 hours

Eight workshops run monthly
1-2-1 sessions with a tutor to meet mentees needs
Group supervision sessions

Independent Learning: Approx. 180 Hours

Preparatory Study
Independent Research
Personal Reflection
Practical Work
Session Planning and Session Record Keeping
Three 8000-word Assignments

Level 7 Certificate Table

Course Level	Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring (Business)
Required Experience	Significant previous experience as a professional mentor or coach
Eligibility	A clear understanding of the value and benefits of mentoring and coaching A degree or professional qualification perhaps in another discipline A desire to learn more of the skills and techniques associated with the role with the ability to reflect, challenge oneself, be challenged by others and self-develop to improve For professional mentors who have more than 5 years’ experience or 200 hours mentoring at a senior level
Workshop Training	Eight half-days + 4 hours group supervision
Assessment	3 x 8000 word assignments + 20hrs practical mentoring (evidenced)
Guided Hours	52
Independent Hours	180
Total Hours	232
Outcome	Executive mentoring qualification To suit professionals supporting executive or director level
Full Course Fee (payable upon booking):	£3,420 (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.