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Advanced Leadership and Management

ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management – Developed for the Construction and Built Environment Sector. A qualification trusted by 70,000+ professionals a year. Now built for the industry by construction professionals.

Why it matters?

Tomorrow’s construction leaders are already on site – let’s equip them to lead.

Every year, thousands of people across the construction industry step into leadership roles – from supervisors and site managers to project leads and senior decision-makers. But too often, they’re expected to lead without the right training.

According to CITB’s latest Construction Workforce Outlook Report, demand for skilled leaders is set to soar between now and 2029.  The industry needs targeted, high-quality development now more than ever.

That’s where we come in.

We’re delivering the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management – a programme built specifically for construction professionals. Practical. Relevant. Designed to unlock real leadership impact on site and beyond.

Overview

Who is it for?

This qualification is designed for individuals who are:

  • Already leading teams or managing day-to-day operations – whether on site or in the office
  • Stepping into senior roles or taking on wider responsibilities
  • Making decisions that affect people, performance, and delivery outcomes
  • Ready to build on their ILM Level 3 or relevant experience and take the next step in leadership
What is Gained?
  • ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management Qualification
  • Post Nominals -AfCGI – (Level 5) Affiliate of the City and Guilds of London f London Institute
  • 12-month ILM membership
Benefits

Builds Forward-Thinking on Site – Prepares managers to lead with foresight and deliver stronger results.

Centres on Advancing Leadership – Designed to stretch leadership thinking – preparing you for broader influence and senior roles.

Structured for Real-World Progression – Clear route, relevant content, and trusted frameworks – built to support long-term career growth, not just qualification.

Progression

The natural progression from ILM Level 5 is ILM Level 7 –  Strategic Leadership and Management. We’re currently preparing to launch this next step, so if you’re ready to advance even further, stay tuned. ILM 7 is coming soon.

Modules
  • Becoming an Effective Leader
  • Leading Innovation and Change
  • Managing Projects in the Organisation
  • Managing Improvements
  • Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Management Coaching and Mentoring
Cost

The full cost of this qualification is £2,500, which includes the ILM registration fee.

Funding options are available, and we can support you in accessing them. If you’re not sure what you’re eligible for or need help with the application process, our team is on hand to guide you every step of the way.

Impact in Numbers

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of learners say an ILM qualification builds essential leadership skills.

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of learners would recommend an ILM qualification to a colleague

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of learners saw immediate impact after completing an ILM qualification.

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