Entry Requirements
These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:
- Relevant Level 4 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification, or
- Substantial experience as a manager or supervisor
Module Structure
To successfully achieve the ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management Award, you will be required to earn a minimum of 6 credits from at least 2 units.
To make up the 6 credits needed to pass, you can choose from the following ILM level 5 Leadership and Management units:
| Unit Title | Level | Credit |
| Managing Improvement | 5 | 3 |
| Making a Financial Case | 5 | 3 |
| Developing Critical Thinking | 5 | 4 |
| Leading Innovation and Change | 5 | 5 |
| Managing Individual Development | 5 | 4 |
| Managing Stress and Conflict in the Organisation | 5 | 3 |
| Understanding the Organisational Environment | 5 | 5 |
| Managing Customer Relations | 5 | 3 |
| Managing for Efficiency and Effectiveness | 5 | 4 |
| Managing Projects in the Organisation | 5 | 4 |
| Managing Resources | 5 | 4 |
| Managing Information | 5 | 4 |
| Managing Recruitment | 5 | 5 |
| Analysing and Interpreting Statistics to Inform Management Decisions | 5 | 2 |
| Understanding the Management of Facilities | 5 | 2 |
| Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives | 5 | 4 |
| Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance | 5 | 6 |
| Becoming an Effective Leader | 5 | 5 |
| Improving and Maintaining the Organisation’s Environmental Performance | 5 | 5 |
| Managing Remote Workers | 5 | 5 |
| Partnership Working | 5 | 4 |
| Understanding Governance of Organisations | 5 | 6 |
| Managing Mental Health in the Workplace | 5 | 3 |
Progression
Completing the Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management typically provides individuals with a strong foundation of management knowledge, including leadership theories, decision-making techniques, and project management. This knowledge can then be applied in the workplace, leading to increased confidence, effectiveness, and success in management roles or ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
What could this qualification lead to?
Having a Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management can open up a range of career opportunities, including roles in:
- Middle management
- Team leader or supervisor positions
- Project management
- Human resources management
- Operations management
- Business development and entrepreneurship
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission only
No Exams

