ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Coaching

To successfully achieve your ILM Level 3 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: Tuesday 8th December 2026, 9.30-4pm  
Day 2: Thursday 21st January 2027, 9.30-4pm  
Day 3: Thursday 4th March 2027, 9.30-4pm 
Day 4: Thursday 8th April 2027, 9.30-4pm 
Day 5: Thursday 13th May 2027, 9.30-4pm 

Modules Covered  
Understanding Good Practice in Coaching within an Organisational Context 
Undertaking Coaching in an Organisational Context 
Reflecting on Coaching Skills within an Organisational Context  

Assessment Options 
This qualification consists of 3 modules, each with a comprehensive assignment consisting of; a theory-based assignment, a coaching diary (evidence of 6 hours’ worth of coaching within an organisation), and a reflective 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 3 Award in Effective Coaching Certificate, along with a digital credential badge to share and celebrate your achievement online. 

Application process 
After you have submitted your application via the Apply Now button at the top of the page, a member of the team will send our eligibility questionnaire to confirm if this is the right qualification for your current role and career goals against ILM requirements.

Administration Fee: £45.00

Awarding Organisation Fee: £120.00

Course Fee: £1,045.00

You are eligible for this course if you:

• are aged 19 or over
• are not in full time education
• can attend all course dates
• ideally hold a A*- C in GCSE English or equivalent
• are an aspiring coach, team leader or first-line manager

• 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.