Great leaders don’t just manage – they inspire people, drive performance and help organisations move forward.

At Preston College, our ILM Leadership & Management qualifications offer two pathways at Levels 3 and 5, supporting aspiring managers, experienced leaders and employers investing in their workforce. With our wider offer including courses in coaching and mentoring and the use of AI in leadership practice. 

Which Leadership & Management pathway is right for me? 

ILM Leadership & Management Development Pathway

Ideal for aspiring and developing leaders who want to build their leadership knowledge, confidence, capabilities, and gain a recognised qualification to support career progression. Delivered at Preston College, the Development pathway combines leadership theory with practical application and assignment-based assessment. 

ILM Leadership and Management Skills Pathway

Designed for practising managers who want to demonstrate and develop their skills through their day-to-day role, and employers developing leadership and management capability within their workforce. Delivered and assessed in the workplace, the Skills pathway enables managers to develop and demonstrate their leadership competance. Assessment is based on a portfolio of workplace evidence, with learning tailored to reflect their responsibilities and the needs of their organisation.