ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
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Overview
The ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is a comprehensive qualification designed for practicing middle managers and those aspiring to senior leadership positions. It develops a broad range of strategic leadership and management skills with a strong focus on practical workplace application.
This diploma builds confidence and competence, preparing learners to manage departments, lead people, and drive organisational change effectively.
Delivery Methods
The London College of Professional Studies (LCPS) offers a variety of flexible delivery methods to meet the diverse needs of learners. These include blended Learning and online. The learners can choose the mode of study at their convenience.
Learners are able to:
- Access all Course Materials including online modules, written assignments, and study notes
- Assignment Briefings to help learners understand assessment requirements
- Assignment Marking and Constructive Feedback from qualified tutors
- Receive excellent-quality study notes.
- Teacher Support throughout the learning journey
- 24/7 Access to the LCPS user-friendly online learning portal.
- Dedicated Customer Service via live chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday).
- Ongoing Academic Support until successful course completion
The London College of Professional Studies ensures a flexible, accessible, and fully supported learning experience for all ILM Level 5 learners—empowering them to succeed in their leadership journey.
Duration
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is available in 2 duration modes:
- 06 Months (Fast Track)
- 09Months
Accreditation
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is accredited by (Institute of Leadership and Management.), an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
Course Delivery
- Online
Entry Requirements
These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:
- Relevant Level 4 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification, or
- Substantial experience as a manager or supervisor
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Module Structure
Minimum 37 credits
Choice of units from Groups 1 and 2
Maximum of 18 credits from Group 2
Group 1
| Unit Title | Level | CV* |
| Developing Critical Thinking | 5 | 4 |
| Leading Innovation and Change | 5 | 5 |
| Managing Individual Development | 5 | 4 |
| Understanding the Organisational Environment | 5 | 5 |
| Understanding Organisational Culture and Ethics | 5 | 3 |
| Managing Customer Relations | 5 | 3 |
| Managing Recruitment | 5 | 5 |
| Managing Work Analysis | 5 | 3 |
| Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives | 5 | 4 |
| Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance | 5 | 6 |
| Managing Own Continuing Professional Development | 5 | 15 |
| Becoming an Effective Leader | 5 | 5 |
| Improving and Maintaining the Organisation’s Environmental Performance | 5 | 5 |
| Managing Remote Workers | 5 | 5 |
| Understanding Governance of Organisations | 5 | 6 |
| Improving Own Leadership Performance Through Action Learning | 5 | 15 |
Modules
- Be able to critically assess own beliefs, attitudes and value systems
- Be able to critically assess the validity of management theories in relation to own beliefs, attitudes and values
- Understand the need for innovation and change management within an organisation
- Be able to propose innovative solutions to improve organisational performance
- Be able to evaluate individual performance in an organisation
- Be able to implement a personal development plan, for an individual in an organisation
- Be able to analyse how an organisation is affected by the macro-environment
- Understand the impact of economic and political factors on the organisation
- Understand the legal environment within which the organisation operates
- Be able to use environmental scanning to find and retain customers
- Understand how the customer supply chain operates to meet customer requirements
- Understand human resource planning in an organisation
- Be able to plan and implement recruitment in line with legal and organisational requirements
- Understand the strategic context and purpose of work analysis
- Be able to conduct a work analysis to improve organisational performance
- Be able to make decisions based on work analysis outcomes
- Understand the importance of leading teams to achieve organisational goals and objectives
- Be able to develop and lead teams
- Understand leadership styles within an organisation
- Be able to review effectiveness of own leadership capability and performance in meeting organisational values and goals
- Be able to adopt an effective leadership style to motivate staff to achieve organisational values and goals
- Be able to review personal and work-related development experiences, aims, objectives and priorities
- Be able to undertake and evaluate planned development activities
- Be able to review and reflect on learning and its effect on workplace performance
- Understand own ability to fulfil key responsibilities of the leadership role
- Be able to evaluate own ability to lead others
- Understand the strategic context of environmental sustainability
- Understand how to identify and resolve environmental problems and issues through an environmental audit
- Understand the different forms of remote working that can best apply for business/enterprise requirements
- Be able to apply the legislative and regulatory requirements for remote working
- Understand the benefits and disadvantages from managing remote workers
- Understand the role and responsibilities of governance within an organisation
- Understand the legal and financial undertakings of a governing body.
- Understand how to influence the effectiveness of the governing body
- Be able to use action learning for leadership development
- Be able to plan and undertake activities to develop own leadership performance
Group 2
| Unit Title | Level | CV* |
| Planning and Leading a Complex Team Activity | 4 | 4 |
| Managing Risk in the Workplace | 4 | 3 |
| Management Communication | 4 | 4 |
| Managing Personal Development | 4 | 15 |
| Managing a Healthy and Safe Environment | 4 | 2 |
| Managing Marketing Activities | 4 | 3 |
| Motivating People in the Workplace | 4 | 2 |
| Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context | 4 | 6 |
| Understanding Work in Contemporary Society | 4 | 3 |
| Understanding the Importance of Marketing for an Organisation | 4 | 4 |
| Understanding the Macro Economic Environment | 4 | 7 |
Modules
- Be able to plan a complex team activity
- Be able to communicate information on the activity to your team
- Be able to review own ability to lead a team through a complex activity
- Understand the importance of managing risks in the workplace
- Be able to identify and manage risks in own area of responsibility
- Understand the importance of effective communication in management
- Be able to develop effective communication skills as a reflective manager
- Understand how to identify and prioritise work-related development requirements
- Be able to implement and evaluate planned development activities and apply learning in the workplace
- Understand the impact of development on workplace performance
- Understand the importance of working in a healthy and safe environment
- Be able to manage a healthy and safe environment
- Understand the concepts involved in managing marketing
- Be able to review the effectiveness of marketing in an organisation
- Understand the factors that may affect performance and motivation in the work place
- Be able to improve levels of motivation and increase performance in the workplace
- Understand the culture and context of the organisation
- Understand own ability to function within organisational culture and ethical norms
- Understand the nature and purpose of own organisation
- Understand the potential impact of the external environment on the organisation
- Understand the market within which an organisation operates
- Understand the effectiveness of marketing within own organisation
- Understand the impact of the domestic economic environment on the organisation
- Understand the impact of the international economic environment on the organisation
What could this qualification lead to?
This diploma equips you for higher responsibility and opens doors to roles such as:
- Operations Manager
- Department or Division Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Team or Programme Leader
- Senior Supervisor or Line Manager
It’s ideal for professionals aiming to step up into senior or strategic leadership roles across industries such as healthcare, business, education, IT, and the public sector.
Progression
After completing the ILM Level 5 Diploma, you can:
- Progress to ILM Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications in Strategic Leadership or Coaching & Mentoring
- Use your credits towards a degree top-up (depending on the university/provider)
- Gain entry to an MBA program through recognised pathways.
- Pursue Chartered Manager (CMgr) status via the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission only
No Exams
Payment Plan
| Mode of Study: (Online) | |
| Option 1: Full Payment | |
| Fee | £1300 |
| Fee (discounted) | £950 |
| Option 2: Instalment Plan | |
| Instalment Plan: | £250 Deposit
6 Monthly Instalments of £140 |
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