Funding

Looking for funding for leadership and management qualifications? We’ve outlined the main funding routes open to organisations in England

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Funding, and approval of qualifications for funding, is handled by a variety of different Government organisations. ILM understands how complex funding in the UK can be for education and training providers, employers and learners. In this area of the site you can find information on funding, funding reforms, the different types of funding available and links to information on external sites that will support you with funding planning.

It is the responsibility of the provider to ensure eligibility of funding for their learners. We strongly recommend that providers speak to the relevant funding agency to confirm eligibility and rates.

These funding rules apply to England only. Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have different funding rules and providers operating in these nations should consult with the appropriate authority to confirm funding rules.

Apprenticeships Funding

Visit our Apprenticeships section for information on funding for management apprenticeships.

Bursaries

Management Apprenticeships Funding

Advanced Learner Loans

Advanced Learner Loans are available to adults in England who wish to further their education or study. Learners can take out multiple loans to study qualifications at levels 1 to 6, and won’t have to start paying back the loans until they start earning over £21,000 per year. Colleges and training providers can apply to the Education and Skills Funding Agency for a ‘loans facility’ which will allow them to deliver loans-funded qualifications to learners. Learners can use ILM’s Provider Finder tool to search for a local provider who may be able to deliver their chosen qualification(s). A full list of eligible ILM qualifications is below.

For more information including how to apply for a loan, please visit Advanced Learner Loans

Product Code	Learning Aim Ref	Qualification Title
8364-91	60136984	Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (QCF)
8753-21	6005685X	Level 3 Certificate in Facilities Management (QCF)
8626-21	6015584X	Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector (QCF)
8606-21	60136996	Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management (QCF)
8600-31	60059643	Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management (QCF)
8626-31	60155899	Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector (QCF)
8621-31	60132401	Level 3 Diploma in Management (QCF)
8605-31	6005931X	Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management (QCF)
8625-31	60142352	Level 4 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management (QCF)
8622-41	60132474	Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management (QCF)
8391-31	60319987	Level 5 Diploma for School Business Leaders
8364-61	60057816	Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (QCF)
8623-41	60132541	Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF)

Local Flexibilities

As part of the Adult Education Budget, eligible training providers can use Local Flexibilities funding to deliver qualification at levels 2 and below. This is intended for adult learners who are unemployed or who are furthest away from training and employment. Please see below for a full list of ILM qualifications which are eligible for Local Flexibilities funding.

Product Code	Learning Aim Ref	Qualification Title
8004-10	60177093	Level 2 Award for Young Leaders (QCF)
8003-11	60059278	Level 2 Award in Effective Team Member Skills (QCF)
8583-11	60112207	Level 2 Award in Introduction to Mentoring Skills (QCF)
8000-11	6005928X	Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills (QCF)
8003-21	60059308	Level 2 Certificate in Effective Team Member Skills (QCF)
8149-21	60157823	Level 2 Certificate in Enterprise (QCF)
8000-21	6005962X	Level 2 Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills (QCF)
8002-21	60137812	Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading (QCF)
8620-31	60132164	Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading (QCF)
8004-11	6017710X	Level 2 Extended Award for Young Leaders (QCF)

16 - 19 Funding

Learners aged 16-19 will typically be enrolled on a Study Programme, which consists of one or more substantial qualifications, and a selection of complementary qualifications and training modules. In order for qualifications to be eligible for 16-19 funding, they must appear on the Department for Education’s “Section 96” list.
Below is a full list of eligible ILM qualifications

Title	Learning Aims Ref	Pre-16	16-18	18
Level 2 Award for Young Leaders	601/7709/3	No	Yes	No
Level 2 Award in Effective Team Member Skills	600/5927/8	Yes	Yes	No
Level 2 Award In Introduction to Mentoring Skills	601/1220/7	Yes	Yes	No
Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills	600/5928/X	Yes	Yes	No
Level 2 Certificate in Effective Team Member Skills	600/5930/8	No	Yes	No
Level 2 Certificate in Enterprise	601/5782/3	No	Yes	No
Level 2 Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills	600/5962/X	No	Yes	No
Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading	601/3781/2	No	Yes	No
Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading	601/3216/4	No	Yes	No
Level 2 Extended Award for Young Leaders	601/7710/X	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Award in Coaching	600/5782/8	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Award in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship	600/6102/9	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management	600/5934/5	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector	601/5583/8	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Award In Management of Volunteers	600/1460/X	No	No	Yes
Level 3 Award in Mentoring	600/5783/X	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching	600/5784/1	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring	601/3698/4	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Certificate in Facilities Management	600/5685/X	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Certificate in Leadership	600/5788/9	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management	600/5961/8	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector	601/5584/X	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Certificate in Mentoring	600/5785/3	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management	601/3699/6	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Diploma for Managers	603/1166/6	No	Yes	Yes
Level 3 Diploma in Facilities Management	600/5663/0	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management	600/5964/3	No	Yes	No
Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector	601/5589/9	No	No	Yes
Level 3 Diploma in Management	601/3240/1	No	Yes	No
Level 4 Award in Leadership	600/5850/X	No	No	Yes
Level 4 Award in Managing Equality and Diversity in an Organisation	600/5838/9	No	No	Yes
Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management	600/5932/1	No	No	Yes
Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management	600/5931/X	No	No	Yes
Level 4 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management	601/4235/2	No	No	Yes
Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management	601/3247/4	No	No	Yes
Level 5 Award in Leadership	600/2270/X	No	No	Yes
Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management	600/5855/9	No	No	Yes
Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management Skills	600/5840/7	No	No	Yes
Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring	600/5791/9	No	No	Yes
Level 5 Certificate in Leadership	600/2260/7	No	No	Yes
Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management	600/5854/7	No	No	Yes
Level 5 Certificate in Service Improvement	600/5839/0	No	No	Yes
Level 5 Diploma for Leaders and Managers	603/1167/8	No	Yes	Yes
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management	600/5856/0	No	No	Yes
Level 5 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management	600/5857/2	No	No	Yes

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