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ILM Level 3 · Standalone qualification

Certificate in Leadership and Management

A standalone ILM Level 3 for new and aspiring managers ready to lead with confidence. Practical, City & Guilds-backed.

4-6Units
150TQT hours
6-12Months
£1,200From / learner
Ofsted Good Skills England Approved Provider ILM Approved Centre ★ 4.9 / 5 · 689 reviews 72% distinction at EPA on our apprenticeships
Two ways to take this

Standalone, or embedded in an apprenticeship.

You can take ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management as a direct, self-funded or employer-paid qualification. Or you can get it embedded inside a TESS apprenticeship at no extra cost, with Coachy, our 24/7 AI tutor, included free.

Standalone (this page)

Direct qualification

You pay for the qualification only. Suits learners who already have a role and want a formal credential, or organisations not eligible for apprenticeship levy funding.

  • From £1,200 per learner
  • 6-12 months
  • Studying Member, IoL on completion
  • Group discounts available
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Apprenticeship route

AI for Team Leaders L4 (CMI L3 embedded, similar pathway)

Same ILM Level 3 qualification, embedded inside a TESS apprenticeship at no extra cost. Adds Coachy AI tutor, a named skills coach, and the apprenticeship credential. 100% levy-funded for employers.

  • £0 out-of-pocket for levy payers · 5% for SMEs
  • ILM Level 3 qualification embedded free
  • Coachy AI tutor included, built on Claude
  • Dedicated skills coach from day one through EPA
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What you'll cover

4 units, mapped to Institute of Leadership & Management standards.

Each unit is delivered live online, supported by a named tutor, and assessed against ILM's national framework.

1

Leadership Styles and Their Impact

Knowing your default style, when to flex, and how style choices shape team outcomes.

2

Managing Team Performance

Setting goals, monitoring delivery, and having performance conversations that change behaviour.

3

Solving Problems and Making Decisions

Structured problem-solving for the day-to-day manager — not the academic textbook version.

4

Workplace Communication

Communicating across the org with intent, including tough conversations.

Investment

Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.

Full price includes all tutor support, ILM registration, assessment fees and certification on successful completion.

ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management · Standalone

£1,200 – £1,800

per learner · price varies with cohort size and delivery model

  • ILM learner registration and certification
  • All assessment fees included
  • Named tutor, live online delivery
  • Studying Member, IoL on successful completion
  • Group discounts from 5+ learners
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Indicative pricing. Final cost confirmed on your discovery call based on cohort size, delivery model and any group discount. Funding via apprenticeship levy available, see the apprenticeship route above.

Why TESS for ILM

The accreditation, the outcomes, and the AI advantage.

Ofsted

Good provider

Independently inspected. Ofsted Good rating for our overall provision and outcomes for learners.

4.9★

689 verified reviews

Independently verified on Trustpilot (237) and Google (452). Real learners, real outcomes.

10K+

Learners trained

Across 200+ employers, FTSE 100 to four-person SMEs. Public sector, retail, healthcare and beyond.

UK

Specialist AI provider

The UK's specialist AI apprenticeship provider. Microsoft AI Industry Leader, Coachy AI tutor built in.

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