Management

Management qualifications lie at the heart of ILM’s offering. Combining innovative design, a strong focus on developing workplace performance and extensive availability, these qualifications are explicitly designed to meet the needs of managers and their organisations. There are 13 Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs), at six different levels of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), and five Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQs).

Title Type Level

Level 2 Award and Certificate in Team Leading

These qualifications are designed for aspiring or new team leaders, helping them to develop the core skills needed to perform well in their new role

VRQ Level 2

Level 2 S/NVQ in Team Leading

The Level 2 S/NVQ in Team Leading is aimed at practising team/cell leaders looking to develop consistent, competent performance at this level

NVQ Level 2

Level 3 Award, Certificate, and Diploma in First Line Management

ILM Level 3 qualifications in First Line Management have been designed to give practising or aspiring first line managers a solid foundation for their development as a manager

VRQ Level 3

Level 3 S/NVQ in Management

The ILM Level 3 S/NVQ in Management aims to give participants an opportunity to develop their management performance, become more effective and to progress their career.

NVQ Level 3

Level 4 Award in Management

This is a concise qualification covering the core research, analysis and group-working skills essential for practising or potential middle managers

VRQ Level 4

Level 4 NVQ in Environmental Management

The ILM Level 4 NVQ in Environmental Management has been specially designed for practising managers with a responsibility for environmental management

NVQ Level 4

Level 4 S/NVQ in Management

The ILM Level 4 S/NVQ in Management has been specially designed for middle managers with the aim of giving participants an opportunity to develop core competencies at this level for example, encouraging innovation and managing the business process

NVQ Level 4

Level 5 Award, Certificate, and Diploma in Management

The ILM level 5 qualifications in Management have been designed for middle managers, developing a range of key skills from understanding of the role (in the Award) through to critical thinking (in the Diploma)

VRQ Level 5

Level 5 S/NVQ in Management

The ILM Level 5 S/NVQ in Management has been specially designed for senior managers with a high degree of autonomy for deploying resources and achieving strategic goals. It aims to give participants an opportunity to develop their professional management skills, knowledge and understanding.

NVQ Level 5

Level 6 Award in Management

The ILM Level 6 Award in Management aims to develop the core skills needed by today's senior managers. It is also useful bridge into Level 7 leadership and management qualifications with successful participants carrying forward 12 credits into the Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Executive Management or 6 credits towards the Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Strategic Leadership

VRQ Level 6

Level 7 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Executive Management

ILM's Level 7 qualifications in Executive Management are aimed at practising or aspiring senior managers looking to develop their skills, from strategic decision making to leading organisational change

VRQ Level 7