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Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills

Course Overview

Price

£1,295

Duration

9 Months

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at your own pace

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Average completion time

3-7 months

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With a dedicated learning coach

Self paced learning

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  • A more comprehensive leadership course than the ILM Level 2 Award
  • Learn the essential leadership and management skills you need to progress
  • Enjoy flexible, self-paced online learning shaped entirely around you

Why is this ILM Course right for you?

If you’re ready to become a strategic, forward-thinking senior manager, then the online ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management gives you the skills and credibility you need to make it happen.

Designed for experienced team leaders, supervisors, and middle managers, this in-depth qualification goes beyond the ILM Level 5 Award, helping you develop a more tactical and results-focused approach to leadership. You’ll gain the skills to:

  • Move from operational to strategic management roles 
  • Lead and inspire teams through change, challenges, and growth
  • Communicate more effectively and make sound, evidence-based decisions
  • Manage people, projects, and resources with greater confidence
  • Refine your leadership style and drive real organisational change 

You’ll even get to use the post-nominals ‘AfCGI’ (Affiliate of the City and Guilds of London Institute) after your name to showcase your leadership credibility on your CV and social media. 

ILM Level 5 Certificate Course Details

The ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management is 100% online. To achieve the Certificate, you’ll study three units in total: 

  • Developing Critical Thinking
  • Leading Innovation and Change
  • Developing Your Leadership Styles

Learners will use the Aptem online e-portfolio system, a user-friendly platform that enables effective communication, progress tracking, and feedback between the learner and their coach.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a globally recognised ILM (Institute of Leadership) Certificate. They will also gain digital accreditation badges that can be displayed on LinkedIn profiles and email signatures, helping demonstrate their leadership development to employers and professional networks.

Spread the cost with our flexible interest-free* payment plans. You can get started right away with a low deposit. Company funding is also available, and we can invoice your employer directly.

ILM Apprentice Testimonials

- Iwona, Operations Manager

Completing the ILM course as part of my Operational Manager Level 5 training has been a really valuable experience. It strengthened my confidence as a leader and helped develop practical tools that I can apply in my role, particularly around coaching techniques, problem solving models, performance management frameworks, effective communication and decision making. I found the program engaging, well-structured, relevant and effective. Overall, it has broadened my perspective, improved management capability and given strong foundation to continue developing as an effective leader.

Reiss, Zone Leader

"The ILM Level 3 in Leadership and Management has exponentially strengthened the foundations to my leadership approach. It has given me the tools to develop a more strategic approach to both performance and people management in an industry which is volatile and requires strong leadership to overcome catastrophe and maintain service levels to key customers."

Maeve, Graduate Trainee

The Operations Manager Apprenticeship, along with my ILM certificate, has massively developed my confidence in both project and people management skills. I can’t thank Jemma enough for all her help and support throughout.

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ILM Level 5 Certificate FAQs

ILM stands for the Institute of Leadership and Management, an industry-leading professional body that specialises in leadership, management, and coaching qualifications.

Part of the City & Guilds Group, ILM offers a wide range of internationally recognised qualifications designed to help people at all levels become more effective leaders and managers.

ILM qualifications focus on practical, work-based skills that improve team performance, boost confidence, and support career progression across every industry.

With over 70,000 learners choosing ILM each year, it’s one of the most trusted names in leadership development in the UK and worldwide.

ILM Level 5 qualifications are generally equivalent to undergraduate degree level in the UK education system, designed for middle managers who are looking to develop their leadership and management skills at a more strategic level:

  • ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management is generally equivalent to the first part of an undergraduate degree but covers fewer modules than the Certificate or Diploma.
  • ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management is roughly equivalent to the first part of a Bachelor’s degree.

Right away! When you enrol, you’ll be able to log in to your course and get started within an hour.

There are no set start dates or schedules – everything is shaped around you.

You’ll always have the support you need to succeed. From the moment you enrol, you’ll gain access to:

  • Our all-in-one virtual learning platform, Aptem
  • Access to all of your interactive online course materials
  • Online Induction Programme, Live Induction Session 
  • Personalised tutor support
  • Access to our Resource Library, full of tools, tips and guidance
  • Our friendly Student Services team to help you with non-academic questions

You’ll also have lifetime access to our Apprenticeship Hub which offers you thousands of resources to help you impress employers, master critical business skills, and build your dream career. This includes:

  • A CV and cover letter builder
  • An interview simulator
  • An elevator pitch builder
  • Career and work psychology assessments
  • In-depth industry and employer profiles

 

If you’re funding the course yourself, our flexible 0% payment plans* allow you to spread the cost with interest-free monthly instalments.

If your employer is funding all or part of your course, we can invoice them directly for your course fees – just let your course advisor know and we’ll arrange everything.

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They’ll talk through your experience, education and ambitions to make sure you’re choosing the right course, then get you enrolled with an interest-free* payment plan.

If you have any disabilities which you think might affect your studies or assessments, please tell an Account Manager before you enrol so we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs.

ILM offer qualifications at the Diploma, Certificate and Award levels.

The main difference between a Diploma, Certificate, and Award lies in the length, depth, and number of modules included in the qualification. Here’s a quick breakdown: 

  • Diploma: The most comprehensive option, covering the widest range of topics and offering the deepest level of study. Ideal if you want a full qualification that builds strong, well-rounded leadership and management skills.
  • Certificate: A mid-level qualification that explores fewer modules than a Diploma but still offers a solid foundation in key management concepts. Great if you’re looking for a balanced and focused course.
  • Award: A short, introductory qualification that covers just two or three modules. Perfect for getting a quick insight into management practices or targeting a specific skill area.

All qualifications are accredited and can help you progress in your career; it just depends on how in-depth you want your learning to be.

We’re committed to helping you build a career you’re proud of. That’s why we offer flexible online courses designed with you in mind, so you can study anywhere, any time, and on your terms. 

Our courses are perfect for you if you have a full-time job, kids, a busy schedule, or if you simply want to be in control of your learning.

From our self-paced course structure to our extended study periods and expert tutor support, we give you the flexibility to develop your career, no matter what life throws at you.

That’s why every year, we help thousands of students gain the qualifications they need to succeed.