Level 7 Coaching and Mentoring (Business)

Match-funded training opportunity for current Help to Grow: Management Course Volunteer Mentors

Level 7 Coaching and Mentoring (Business)

Master Executive-Level Business Mentoring with ILM Level 7 Certification.

This match-funded opportunity is aimed at mentors who have, or aspire to have, significant responsibility for coaching and mentoring as part of their daily role – whether within an organisational setting or as a freelance coach or mentor. Applicants are expected to evidence a minimum of two years’ relevant experience.

This advanced qualification goes beyond foundational skills, developing your capacity for critical analysis, strategic insight, and systemic impact when working with senior business leaders. As an ILM Level 7 qualification, it positions you at the forefront of business mentoring practice, equipping you to operate with confidence at the highest levels and create measurable impact across organisations.

Join a select cohort of advanced mentoring practitioners and transform your capacity to influence senior leaders and shape 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 ILM7 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.

For ABM Volunteer 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 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 half-day 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
Required HtG Mentees	1 total – any status
Outcome	Executive mentoring qualification To suit professionals supporting executive or director level
Contribution from Applicant (paid on course booking):	£1,710 (inc. VAT)

Further training opportunities

Volunteer mentors on the Help to Grow: Management Course are able to apply for a match-funded place on ILM 5 or ILM 7 training courses. This offers a subsidised path for volunteer mentors to access a high-level qualification to support their Business Mentoring.