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ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management

Study Method In-class, Virtual
Locations Wales
Provider TSW Training
Recognition ILM
Start Date 20th Jul 2026 (Classroom), 7th Sept 2026 (Online), 7th Dec 2026 (Online)
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Please note: Should you wish to study this course in a classroom, this course’s training centre is in Bridgend, Wales

Course overview

The ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management is designed for practising middle managers, helping them to develop their skills and experience, improve performance, and prepare for senior management responsibilities.

This high-impact ILM Level 5 qualification is a multi-day programme focused on successfully completing work-based assignments and includes being coached to reflect on your own practice.

During this course, your management team will see improvements in several target areas. These specific development sectors are essential as they are recognised as key abilities for high-performing managers.

  • Develop leadership skills
  • Understand how to leverage core management techniques
  • Encourage strategic thinking and decision-making
  • Improve self-evaluation skills
  • Enhancing organisational skills

Who's It For?

The ILM Level 5 management course is aimed at those already occupying management positions within your business.

The qualification is designed to build on the people and performance management skills acquired by professionals in the following positions.

  • Middle managers
  • Senior managers
  • Team leaders
  • Supervisors

The overarching goal of the course is to enhance knowledge and sharpen aptitudes for managers to progress further.

When you book the ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management course with TSW, you gain expert knowledge from our tutors.

Plus, our experienced team will tailor the learnings to your business or industry. This enhances uptake and improves your ability to keep that knowledge in your team.

Job outcomes

  • Leadership & Management Roles

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What you'll learn

You’ll have an internationally recognised leadership qualification after completing an ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management with TSW Training. Most importantly, you’ll possess the skills necessary to progress on your management journey.

Those who take the course see improvements in areas such as role profile, leadership abilities, organisational skills, and management techniques.

However, there are also benefits from a business perspective too.

  • Strategic thinking: The course’s components are dedicated to enhancing the strategic thinking of your management team. This ensures that your leaders make decisions with business improvement in mind when faced with pressured environments.
  • Better retention: According to research from Ciphr, managers who don’t have access to regular development opportunities are 36% more likely to leave their current position. Investing in training signposts your business’s commitment to professional development.
  • Performance improvements: Management training not only enhances the leadership capabilities of your business but can also serve as a catalyst for employee engagement. A study by Deloitte found that organisations with engaged staff experienced a 3-year revenue growth rate 2.3 times greater than average.
  • Return on investment: The TSW ILM level 5 online course can be completed via eLearning solutions or in-house training at a time that suits your team – saving on expensive external training days. When you factor in those performance enhancements, the ROI for bosses is clear.
  • Enhanced company culture: Effective management of workplace culture is crucial for fostering a successful and healthy business. Educating your team about ILM leadership and management level 5 standards will confirm your commitment to professional development and help improve that culture.

Recognitions

ILM

Accredited/ Certified by ILM

Study method

  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Locations

  • Wales
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Duration study load

  • A minimum of four days of guided learning

Delivery

Online & Classroom

Entry requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for the ILM Level 5 course, but we recommend that individuals have some experience in management or leadership roles. Participants should ideally be in a position to influence and lead teams within their organisation

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Course features

Some benefits of the training for business owners include:

  • Positive training ROI
  • Engaged staff
  • Enhanced productivity
  • Increased staff retention
  • Improved company culture

Meanwhile, managers can feel the improvements in several areas, including:

  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • Management abilities
  • Decision making
  • Strategic thinking
  • Heightened profile within the business
  • More attractive CV

Assessment

TSW Training’s ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management is assessed via two written work-based assignments of approximately 2000 words, to be completed in your own time.

The two assignments to complete are on the units:

  • Becoming an Effective Leader
  • Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives

At TSW, we understand that writing assignments can be daunting, especially if someone hasn’t written anything since school.

Whatever the level of experience, we provide appropriate support via tutorial sessions and open communication links with tutors to ensure the highest levels of support are given.

Additional information

Why Choose TSW Training?

We are a leadership and management specialist training provider.

  • Management Fundamentals – Our ILM Level programmes are designed to give your people the skills, knowledge and understanding to become high-performing managers that can adapt to the many challenges that face them in the workplace and beyond
  • Flexible Delivery To Suit You – ILM 5 qualifications can be delivered via our open course calendar or exclusively for your organisation (in-house ILM qualifications), online or in-person.
  • A Non-Academic Approach – ILM requires us to cover a range of theories and models, yet we always ensure delegates understand how to apply them in their own roles and organisations. Our focus is on what we can do in the real world, not in a classroom

Subjects

Core Units
Becoming an Effective Leader

In this unit, you will develop knowledge and understanding of effective leadership as required by a practising or potential middle manager.

During the unit, you shall:

  • Evaluate your own ability to use a range of leadership styles, in different situations and with different types of people, to fulfil the leadership role
  • Use theories of emotional intelligence to review the effect of emotions on your own and others’ performance
  • Review your ability to set direction and communicate this to others
  • Review your ability to motivate, delegate, and empower others
  • Produce a personal development plan to improve your ability to lead
Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives

In this unit, you will develop an understanding and ability to develop and lead teams, as required by a practising or potential middle manager

During the unit, you shall:

  • Assess the effectiveness of your own organisation in measuring team performance against organisational goals and objectives
  • Evaluate the role of leadership in helping teams to achieve organisational goals and objectives
  • Critically review your ability to develop and lead teams to achieve organisational goals and objectives
  • Implement changes to own leadership style to more effectively develop and lead teams

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Payment options

Course fees – From 995 + VAT

  • Payment plans are available via Payl8r

*Prices cover course materials & initial exams (Resits not included)

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About TSW Training

Since 1966, TSW Training has been at the forefront of professional development, delivering innovative and results-driven learning solutions across the UK. They are dedicated to enhancing the performance of individuals and businesses through focused and impact-driven learning. Founded with a vision to transform professional learning and growth, TSW Training has evolved from humble beginnings into a leading provider of learning solutions. They offer comprehensive training programmes in Leadership & Management, Personal Development, Health & Safety, Environmental Management, and Quality Management. TSW Training provides qualifications from leading global awarding bodies, including ILM, NEBOSH, IOSH, ISEP, IRCA, Highfield, and City & Guilds. Courses are available in various formats, including virtual, classroom, and online, to suit your needs. All trainers are carefully selected based on their experience and expertise.

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