Management and Professional
Leadership and Management
Highly skilled managers are the key to increasing business productivity and improving staff morale and retention. Last year 90,000 people registered for an ILM qualification in order to gain the crucial skills and knowledge to improve their performance at work.
The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
The ILM is the largest provider of leadership and management courses in the UK. They offer a wide choice of qualifications from team leadership to strategic leadership and executive management which are tailored to meet the needs of managers and their organisations.
Why choose us
We offer ILM courses from Level 2 to Level 7. Level 2 is ideal if you are an aspiring or new team leading, helping you to develop the core skills needed to perform well in your new role. Level 3 helps to develop firstline managers, and Level 5 is designed for middle managers. Our Level 7 courses are ideal if you currently work within executive management and are responsible for strategic decision making and leading organisational change. The units within each ILM management qualification are flexible, enabling you to focus on the area of management most relevant to your current role.
During your study with us, you will have access to our extensive library and elibrary facilities. You will also benefit from a one year ILM Studying Membership. The Studying Membership is designed to help you get the most from your course and provides access to a wide range of specialist support and development materials and services.
Solihull College offers ILM training for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.
| Course | Level | Campus | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILM, Level 3 Award in Workplace Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Managers | Level 3 - Further Education equivalent to AS/A2 Level, BTEC National Diploma or NVQ3 | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| ILM, Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management | Level 3 - Further Education equivalent to AS/A2 Level, BTEC National Diploma or NVQ3 | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| ILM, Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Management | Level 5 - Higher Education equivalent to HND or Foundation Degree | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| ILM, Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring | Level 7 - Higher Education equivalent to Masters Degree, Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| ILM, Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Executive Management | Level 7 - Higher Education equivalent to Masters Degree, Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| Institute of Leadership and Management, Level 3 Award in First Line Management | Level 3 - Further Education equivalent to AS/A2 Level, BTEC National Diploma or NVQ3 | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| Institute of Leadership and Management, Level 5 Diploma in Management | Level 5 - Higher Education equivalent to HND or Foundation Degree | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
This content requires Adobe Flash player 9 or higher.
Call the Employer Services team on0121 678 7181or email sales@solihull.ac.uk. A member of our dedicated team will be pleased to discuss your needs, answer your questions, and arrange for a follow-up call or visit from a Business Sales Advisor at a time to suit you.
Michelle Nokes
ILM Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Executive Management
I’ve worked for the same company for 15 years and had vast industry and internal company experience. I felt my personal development had slowed so decided to challenge myself. I enrolled at Solihull College to study the ILM Level 5 Diploma in Management.
“I had considered distance learning as well as Solihull College as each gave different solutions and routes. But for me it was interacting with lecturers who have first hand experience in business that gave me the confidence I needed at a time when I was apprehensive.
“The best thing about studying the ILM courses at the College was sharing the learning experience with other managers from other industries. You quickly develop relationships that become a support network as you work through the series of assignments.
“The most challenging part was getting the work life balance right. You have to commit to the course which was difficult at first but once a routine is set it quickly becomes part of you.
“I achieved great personal satisfaction from completing the Level 5 course. People commented on how my approaches had changed and how much more effective I was. I decided to progress onto the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Executive Management.
“In future, I would very much like to gain a MBA qualification. Two years ago I never would have thought it possible but now it’s within reach.”