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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. Ofqual qualification number 600/5961/8.

4+Units (indicative)

130+TQT hours · 13+ credits

6-12Months

TailoredPer-cohort pricing

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Two ways to take this

Standalone, or alongside a TESS apprenticeship.

You can take ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management as a direct, self-funded or employer-paid qualification. If your organisation is developing the same people through a levy-funded TESS apprenticeship, talk to us about how the two fit together. Coachy, our 24/7 AI tutor, is included either way.

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.

Tailored per-cohort pricing
6-12 months
Ofqual-regulated · QAN 600/5961/8
Group discounts available

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Apprenticeship route

AI for Team Leaders L4

A levy-funded TESS apprenticeship that builds the same capability, with Coachy AI tutor, a named skills coach and an end-point assessment. Whether this qualification can sit alongside it, and on what terms, is agreed per cohort.

Apprenticeship training levy-funded for eligible employers (5% co-investment for most non-levy SMEs)
Qualification alignment agreed per cohort
Coachy AI tutor included free
Dedicated skills coach from day one through EPA

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What you'll cover

Core ILM Level 3 units (indicative), building to the Certificate's 13-credit rule of combination.

Each unit is delivered live online, supported by a named tutor, and assessed against ILM's Level 3 standard. Final unit selection is agreed per cohort within ILM's rules of combination (minimum 13 credits, 130 TQT for the Certificate).

8600-308 · Understanding Leadership

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

8600-323 · Understanding Performance Management

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

8600-300 · Solving Problems and Making Decisions

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

8600-326 · Understanding the Communication Process in the Workplace

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

Tailored pricing per cohort

per learner · price varies with cohort size and delivery model

ILM learner registration and certification
All assessment fees included
Named tutor, live online delivery
Ofqual-regulated · QAN 600/5961/8
Group discounts from 5+ learners

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Pricing is confirmed on your discovery call based on cohort size, delivery model and any group discount. If you are developing people through a TESS apprenticeship, see the apprenticeship route above.

Why TESS for ILM

The accreditation, the outcomes, and the AI advantage.

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Learners trained

Across 1000+ employers, FTSE 100 to four-person SMEs. Public sector, retail, healthcare and beyond.

Specialist AI provider

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ILM Level 3 FAQs

ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management: your questions

The questions learners ask us most. Still unsure? Leave your details and we'll tailor the answer to you.

How much does the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management cost?

The ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management is individually priced per cohort as a standalone qualification. We confirm your exact price on a short discovery call.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements. The ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management is designed for first-line managers, team leaders and supervisors stepping into management, you just need to be in, or moving into, a relevant role and able to study at this level.

How long does the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management take?

At TESS the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management typically takes 6–12 months of blended, flexible study (minimum 13 credits, around 130 total qualification hours), built to fit around your role.

Who is the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management for?

It is built for first-line managers, team leaders and supervisors stepping into management.

What does the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management lead to?

It is a nationally recognised ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management, part of City & Guilds) qualification, regulated by Ofqual. It is a strong platform to progress to the ILM Level 5 Leadership & Management.

Can it be funded through the apprenticeship levy?

Not as a standalone qualification: apprenticeship funding pays for an apprenticeship, not for a qualification bought on its own. If your organisation is developing people through a levy-funded TESS apprenticeship, talk to us about whether this qualification can sit alongside it and on what terms. Explore our AI-enabled apprenticeships.

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