Develop Middle Managers Who Lead,
Not Just Manage.
A focused 6–12 month programme building strategic leadership, change management, and team development capability in your middle management tier — accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management.
Accredited
Delivery
Units
Development
For Managers Ready to Think
Strategically
Discover if this programme is right for your middle management layer
Department Managers
Those stepping into formal leadership for the first time, seeking structured development in strategy and influence.
Operations Managers
Responsible for day-to-day delivery but ready to develop the strategic thinking and change capability for bigger impact.
Area/Regional Managers
Managing multi-site or distributed teams, needing stronger leadership presence and delegation at scale.
Senior Team Leaders
High-performing Level 3 completers progressing into middle management roles requiring formal qualification.
Ideal For
- Managers with 1–3 years experience ready for more responsibility
- Those moving from tactical to strategic thinking
- Department heads managing larger teams and budgets
- Level 3 completers ready for the next level
- Leaders ready to drive change, not just respond to it
- Middle managers seeking formal accreditation and progression pathways
Three Units, Maximum Impact
Building the strategic leadership capability your middle managers need
Three integrated units covering leadership strategy, change management, and team development — the core competencies that distinguish middle managers from supervisors.
Rigorous, Workplace-Applied
Assessment
Learning that transfers directly to your managers' day-to-day impact
2,000-Word Written Assignments
Per unit, grounded in your operational context and real business challenges. This ensures deep engagement with theory and practice.
1:1 Coaching Support
Throughout the 6–12 month delivery, guiding reflection and ensuring assignment quality reflects their learning journey and development.
ILM Level 5 Certificate
Upon completion, your managers receive an accredited Level 5 Certificate, positioning them for progression to ILM Level 7 or CMI qualifications.
Accreditation & Progression
Pathways
Building credible, progressive capability across your management tier
Accreditation
Funding & Investment
For Levy-Paying Employers
Fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. This qualification maps to the Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship Standard, making it an efficient pathway with government co-investment.
For Non-Levy Employers
5% co-investment required. 95% government-funded support, providing exceptional value for building strategic middle management capability.
Strategic Development Investment
Level 5 is the investment point for developing your middle management tier into strategic leaders—building the pipeline for senior leadership succession planning.
Strategic Capability Building
Not just managing the present. Level 5 develops leaders who drive change, develop talent, and think strategically about organisational impact.
Clear Progression Path
Level 5 is the bridge. Your managers move from L3 frontline leadership into strategic middle management, with clear pathways to L7 and beyond.
Change Leadership
Building the change management capability your organisation needs. Managers who lead through complexity, not just react to it.
Ready to Strengthen Your Middle Management?
Invest in the leaders who drive your organisation forward. Get in touch to discuss how Level 5 can be tailored to your middle management cohort.
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Leadership Development & Professional Training
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management
Accredited by City & Guilds Group