ILM Award in Leadership and Management

ILM Award in Leadership and Management online course Level 5 (UK) / comparable to Level 6 (Ireland).

The course is completed over 6 months. Learners work at their own pace and may commence at any time of year.

Accredited
Qualification on RQF (UK).

Tutor-supported
eLearning course with Tutor Support.

Flexible
Start any time and work at your own pace.

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ILM Award in Leadership and Management

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Course Details

This Leadership and Management course equips existing managers (or those considering a career in management) an excellent overview of Management and Leadership practice. It includes a detailed look at Management and Leadership styles, the key theories of management, the impact of management and leadership styles in the organisation environment.  In addition, it covers the area of quality management and business improvement planning.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this ILM Award in Leadership and Management online course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Who should complete this Leadership and Management course?
  • Existing Managers and Supervisors: This course is ideal for current managers and supervisors who want to obtain a formal accredited qualification in management. It’s suited for those in leadership roles looking to enhance their skills and credentials.
  • Managers with Responsibility for Others: The course is beneficial for managers and supervisors who have the responsibility of managing or supervising other staff, as it covers best-practice management techniques.
  • Managers Seeking Practical Knowledge: It’s also suitable for business managers who have direct reports and are looking to learn and apply best-practice techniques in management, especially in areas such as team leadership, decision-making, and effective communication.
  • Those aspiring to Advanced Qualifications in Management: The course offers a pathway for progression, as successful completion provides credits for ILM courses such as the CMIT Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Level 5 (Ireland) certificate or equivalent qualification and/or relevant life and work experiences.
  • Learners must be fluent in English with excellent written English Skills in order to achieve the assessment criteria. Queries on the standard required can be directed to the college.
  • The assessments for this course draw on learners own practical experience and as such learners need to be working or have access to an organisation in which they can plan, execute and reflect on a number of management activities.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, learners must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course.
  • For technical requirements required to access CMIT eLearning click here>
  • For more details on the suitability of this course click here>

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Topics covered in this Leadership and Management course
Unit 1: Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance
  • Management and Leadership
  • Theories of Management and Leadership
  • Personal Competencies: Delegation, Motivation, Influencing, Conflict Management, Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Professional Competencies: Developing and Coaching
  • Leadership Competencies: Initiative, Transparency, Inspiration, Change, Self-control and Adaptability
  • Management Development Options
  • Skills Audit and Development Plan
Unit 2: Managing Improvement
  • How Organisations Compete
  • What is Quality Management?
  • Quality Systems
  • Quality Monitoring
  • Quality Metrics
  • Measuring Customer Metrics
  • Conducting a Quality Audit
  • Business Improvement Planning
  • Performance Standards
  • Action Planning
  • Monitoring Results
Assessment
  • This Leadership and Management Course is assessed through a series of tutor-marked assignments.
  • All work submitted must be your own work. There is no exam with this course.
  • As part of our quality assurance, learner assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an External Verifier.
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
  • Learners who successfully complete this programme may build on the units achieved towards another recognised ILM qualification.
ILM Membership
  • All registered candidates automatically become studying members of the ILM for 6 months, free of charge, and can enjoy a range of member benefits.
Accreditation
  • CMIT is registered and approved with ILM to offer programmes leading to ILM qualifications.
  • On successful completion and certification of this course learners will receive (1) a physical certificate accompanied by a certificate of unit credit, (2) a digital credential issued by email which can be added to an email footer or shared on other online platforms, and (3) a Post-nominal digital credential showing the post-nominal letters a successful learner can use to showcase their qualified status.
  • UK: Following successful completion of this course, you will receive an ILM Award in Leadership and Management (Level 5 UK) from the Institute of Leadership and Management, awarded by City and Guilds of London Institute. This qualification is on the UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). Once certified you may use the post-nominal letters AfCGI (Affiliate of the City and Guilds of London Institute)
  • Ireland: This qualification is comparable to an award at level 6 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The basis for this comparison is detailed in the following guide: Qualifications can cross boundaries – a guide to comparing qualifications in the UK and Ireland. Once certified you may use the post-nominal letters AfCGI (Affiliate of the City and Guilds of London Institute)
  • Europe: This qualification is fully recognised as the equivalent of a Level 5 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

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October 14, 2025

Very good, would recommend it

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October 14, 2025

I chose CMIT because they offer flexible, accredited management and leadership programmes that are practical, industry-focused, and designed to develop real workplace skills. The online delivery and tutor support also made it the best fit for balancing study with my professional commitments.

Student September 2025

I am very grateful that I applied for these courses. They helped me realize that I am capable of learning new knowledge.

February 29, 2024

I am very grateful that I applied for these courses. They helped me realize that I am capable of learning new knowledge.

Student February 2024
Verified

Good course, easy to follow and Tutors are on hand to respond to any queries promptly.

January 2, 2024

Good course, easy to follow and Tutors are on hand to respond to any queries promptly.

Student January 2024
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Thanks to the tutors for their help

April 27, 2023

Thanks to the tutors for their help

Student April 2023
Verified

Great course.

April 4, 2023

Great course.

Student April 2023
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I am thankful to gain the knowledge and I surprised myself when it came to managing solutions module as I found it interesting in the way I enjoyed coming up with ideas on how best to improve a service.

March 7, 2023

I am thankful to gain the knowledge and I surprised myself when it came to managing solutions module as I found it interesting in the way I enjoyed coming up with ideas on how best to improve a service.

Student March 2023
Verified

Easy system to use to complete the course. Course information and assessments straightforward to follow and complete.

January 3, 2023

Easy system to use to complete the course. Course information and assessments straightforward to follow and complete.

Student January 2023
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It is a great course with a lot to learn and I have learned a lot.

August 22, 2022

It is a great course with a lot to learn and I have learned a lot.

Student August 2022
Verified

Feedback has been prompt, well structured and informative. Thank you to Jen Myler & Claire Fannin.

July 11, 2022

Feedback has been prompt, well structured and informative. Thank you to Jen Myler & Claire Fannin.

Student July 2022
Verified

I found the course excellent, very beneficial to my career and interesting too

October 15, 2021

I found the course excellent, very beneficial to my career and interesting too

Student September 2021
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The course is great, allows student to work off own pace. Especially in these hard times with COVID, when work is mad busy after reopening. There is no pressure from the tutors in regards to assignments.

July 16, 2021

The course is great, allows student to work off own pace. Especially in these hard times with COVID, when work is mad busy after reopening. There is no pressure from the tutors in regards to assignments.

Student June 2021
Verified

I found the Leadership and Management module very interesting and very applicable to my role as Senior Medical Scientist. The manual was very easy to follow.

May 14, 2021

I found the Leadership and Management module very interesting and very applicable to my role as Senior Medical Scientist. The manual was very easy to follow.

Student May 2021
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I have enjoyed the course and I have taken a lot away from it. Especially understanding my leadership skills and what I can implement into my organisation.

May 14, 2021

I have enjoyed the course and I have taken a lot away from it. Especially understanding my leadership skills and what I can implement into my organisation.

Student May 2021
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I have enjoyed the course and I have taken a lot away from it. Especially understanding my leadership skills and what I can implement into my organisation.

May 14, 2021

I have enjoyed the course and I have taken a lot away from it. Especially understanding my leadership skills and what I can implement into my organisation.

Student May 2021
Verified

Feedback from the tutor is very important for online and remote learning as I am not used to learning in this environment. I found it reassuring to know I was interpreting the tasks correctly. Template are helpful for formatting assessments.

April 29, 2021

Feedback from the tutor is very important for online and remote learning as I am not used to learning in this environment. I found it reassuring to know I was interpreting the tasks correctly. Template are helpful for formatting assessments.

Student April 2021
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I am very happy with how helpful Triona my tutor is. I do find the 5 working days long for feedback but completely understand as I can only imagine how busy ye are with assignments. so far I am happy and hopefully finish on time. Thank you Triona for your patience with me as this was all very new to me.

February 23, 2021

I am very happy with how helpful Triona my tutor is. I do find the 5 working days long for feedback but completely understand as I can only imagine how busy ye are with assignments. so far I am happy and hopefully finish on time. Thank you Triona for your patience with me as this was all very new to me.

Student February 2021
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Enjoyed the course and the course layout, guidance and tools supported effective course completion.

January 28, 2021

Enjoyed the course and the course layout, guidance and tools supported effective course completion.

Student January 2021
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The course was really well devised and the written material well written.

September 16, 2020

The course was really well devised and the written material well written.

Student September 2020
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I really enjoyed completing the course. My tutor, Claire, was very helpful both when providing feedback and responding to my questions. All the information I learnt will be useful for my future career progression.

August 12, 2020

I really enjoyed completing the course. My tutor, Claire, was very helpful both when providing feedback and responding to my questions. All the information I learnt will be useful for my future career progression.

Student August 2020
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Great course will do more.

July 6, 2020

Great course will do more.

Student July 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed completing this course. The content was very relevant to my role. I learned a lot of new skills which I will be able to apply in my role. In particular I enjoyed reading about all the leadership styles, evaluating each person in my organisation as to which style I feel they apply in their roles. It has helped in determining the style I apply and where I need to change which will be of great benefit to me. It is really helpful to have a tutor available to answer any questions you have, Claire Fannin was a great support to me during my course.

February 4, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed completing this course. The content was very relevant to my role. I learned a lot of new skills which I will be able to apply in my role. In particular I enjoyed reading about all the leadership styles, evaluating each person in my organisation as to which style I feel they apply in their roles. It has helped in determining the style I apply and where I need to change which will be of great benefit to me. It is really helpful to have a tutor available to answer any questions you have, Claire Fannin was a great support to me during my course.

Student February 2020
Verified

Great course, I learnt a lot.

November 6, 2018

Great course, I learnt a lot.

Student November 2018
Verified

Great staff, very helpful in getting setup and quick response to questions and assessments.

October 10, 2018

Great staff, very helpful in getting setup and quick response to questions and assessments.

Student October 2018
Verified

Very supportive Staff, feedback helped me reach the required standards.

June 15, 2018

Very supportive Staff, feedback helped me reach the required standards.

Student June 2018
Verified

I looked at CMIT primarily as I needed a self directed course. Due to the distance between my home and office and having a young family, attending a night course was not realistic. CMITs set up is excellent with everything you need. I really enjoyed this course and felt it was more challenging than I expected.

April 7, 2017

I looked at CMIT primarily as I needed a self directed course. Due to the distance between my home and office and having a young family, attending a night course was not realistic. CMITs set up is excellent with everything you need. I really enjoyed this course and felt it was more challenging than I expected.

Student April 2017
Verified

Excellent course, I learned a lot, very informative and knowledgeable.

October 31, 2016

Excellent course, I learned a lot, very informative and knowledgeable.

Student October 2016
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Very good course.

September 3, 2016

Very good course.

Student September 2016
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User friendly & convenient method of study.

May 3, 2016

User friendly & convenient method of study.

Student May 2016
Verified

I looked at CMIT primarily as I needed a self directed course. Due to the distance between my home and office and having a young family, attending a night course was not realistic. CMITs set up is excellent with everything you need. I really enjoyed this course and felt it was more challenging than I expected.

April 3, 2016

I looked at CMIT primarily as I needed a self directed course. Due to the distance between my home and office and having a young family, attending a night course was not realistic. CMITs set up is excellent with everything you need. I really enjoyed this course and felt it was more challenging than I expected.

Student April 2016
Verified

The course was really challenging, more so than I expected. I have completed other courses that I would have thought were at a similar level but this course was far more wide ranging and the assessments took much more thought and fine tuning.

January 31, 2016

The course was really challenging, more so than I expected. I have completed other courses that I would have thought were at a similar level but this course was far more wide ranging and the assessments took much more thought and fine tuning.

Student January 2016
Verified

The course was really challenging, more so than I expected. I have completed other courses that I would have thought were at a similar level but this course was far more wide ranging and the assessments took much more thought and fine tuning.

January 3, 2016

The course was really challenging, more so than I expected. I have completed other courses that I would have thought were at a similar level but this course was far more wide ranging and the assessments took much more thought and fine tuning.

Student January 2016
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