ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring

L5 Level 5
2 February 2027 — 29 February 2028
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

Develop your coaching and mentoring culture within your team and support your organisation with our ILM Level 5 Certification in Coaching and Mentoring! 

Whether you are aspiring to become a coach or a mentor, or you currently have coaching and mentoring responsibilities within an organisation, this nationally recognised qualification will explore how developing a coaching culture can enhance organisational productivity and positive behaviours in the workplace.

Practice your coaching techniques and apply models within a supportive environment with additional support from your tutor to encourage reflective practice and personal development within the coaching and mentoring role.

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What you will study

To successfully achieve your ILM Level 5 Award, you will be required to attend 5 mandatory in-person classroom sessions and tutorial sessions with your tutor on the dates below:   

Day 1: Thursday 7th May 2026

Day 2: Thursday 4th June 2026
Day 3: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Day 4: Thursday 16th July 2026
Day 5: Thursday 20th August 2026

Day 6: Thursday 24th September 2026

Day 7: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Modules Covered 

  • Unit 500: Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context 

  • Unit 501: Undertaking Effective Coaching or Mentoring within an Organisational Context (18 hours of coaching practice within an organisation)

  • Unit 503: Reviewing Own Ability as a Coach or Mentor within an Organisational Context

Assessment Options

This qualification consists of 3 leadership modules, each with a comprehensive assignment consisting of; a written theory-based assignment, a portfolio of 18 hours of coaching within an organisation, and a reflective-based assignment.

Self-study time is essential to help you complete your assignments and prepare for your assessment – so be sure to plan your schedule accordingly.  

You will receive full support throughout, with guidance from your dedicated ILM tutor via email, Microsoft TEAMS, phone and during your tutorial days.

Once you have successfully passed both modules, you will be awarded your ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching Certificate, along with a digital credential badge to share and celebrate your achievement online.

Course fees

Course Fee: £1,750.00

Entry requirements

You are eligible for this course if you:

  • are aged 19 or ove
  • rare not in full time education
  • can attend all course dates
  • hold a A*- C in GCSE English or equivalent
  • are aspiring to become a coach or a mentor, or you currently have coaching and mentoring responsibilities within an organisation

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

2 February 2027

End date

29 February 2028

Time of day

Day Time

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

CSILMECM5P02
L5

Qualification

ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring

Career prospects & further study

  • ILM Level 7 Award the Executive Coaching and Mentoring
  • ILM Level 5 Award The Developing Leader
  • ILM Level 5 Award The Change Leader

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE