Become an approved centre

ILM, a City & Guilds community brand, is the UK’s leading provider of leadership, management and coaching qualifications. We offer specialist qualifications in leadership and management from Level 2 to Level 7, learning resources, assessment and accreditation of high quality training in the fields of leadership, management and coaching. Almost 70,000 people improve their skills with ILM each year, with ILM Approved Centres developing more leaders than anyone else. Working with ILM gives you the chance to help businesses and employees gain the best leadership skills possible through trusted, quality assured training.

Benefits of becoming an ILM approved centre

• Approval to deliver industry-recognised qualifications that suit all career levels
• Support and guidance throughout the approvals process and beyond
• Access to a range of quality training materials and delivery and assessment resources
• Free student membership of The Institute of Leadership 

And that’s it! Once you’ve received written confirmation, you will be given access to our online support guides and resources, and a member of our Customer Service team and your External Verifier will be in touch to settle you in to working with ILM. Remember - your Business Development Manager will be available to support you throughout your application process, so do not hesitate to get in touch with them should you have any questions whatsoever.

Download the 5-step Guide in pdf version

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  How much does approval cost?

   

  Centre approval	£2,500
  Recognised provider upgrade to centre approval	£1,300
  Scheme* add-ons – Level 6 and 7 (higher level qualifications schemes) (Approved centres only)	£500
  Scheme* add-ons – Levels 2 to 5 (Approved centres only)	£300
  Provider programme add-on	£300

   
  *A scheme comprises an Award, Certificate and Diploma

  Is approval indefinite?

  Yes. So long as your organisation remains ‘active’ by reaching the annual minimum spend threshold.

  Can City & Guilds centres receive ILM approval?

  Yes. After passing our Quality Approval processes you’ll only need to pay our qualification or program add-on fee.

  Is it easy for centres outside the UK to receive ILM approval?

  Yes. Our approval process for international centres is just as straightforward.

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