Qualifications Levels

ILM qualifications are available at Levels 2 to 7 on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) in England and on corresponding frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland*

• Level 2 is broadly equivalent to GCSE grades A-C
• Level 3 is broadly equivalent to GCE A Level
• Levels 4, 5 and 6 are broadly equivalent to each of the three years of undergraduate education
• Level 7 is broadly equivalent to Masters degrees

For more information equivalency, download this table

* Please note ILM International Management Qualifications (IMQs) are not placed on the NQF and the levels displayed here are for guidance only