About this course
Create a coaching culture within your team and support your wider organisation with our ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Coaching!
Designed for aspiring coaches, team leaders and first-line managers, this nationally recognised qualification combines both the theory of coaching with the opportunity to practice your newfound coaching skills.
Support others in their development journey and maximise their performance.
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What you will study
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:
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Workshop 1: Thursday 11th December 2025
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Workshop 2: Thursday 15th January 2026
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Workshop 3: Thursday 12th February 2026
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Workshop 4: Thursday 12th March 2026
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Workshop 5: Thursday 16th April 2026
Modules Covered
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Understanding Good Practice in Coaching within an Organisational Context
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Undertaking Coaching in an Organisational Context
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Reflecting on Coaching Skills within an Organisational Context
Assessment Options
This qualification consists of 3 leadership 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.
Entry requirements
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
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.
Career prospects & further study
- ILM Level 3 Award the Aspiring Leader
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ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching & Mentoring
- ILM Level 5 Award The Developing Leader