ILM Level 3 Extended Diploma in Leadership and Management
The ILM by City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma (8723-41) is a portfolio-assessed leadership qualification worth at least 83 credits, with 370 guided learning hours and 1010 hours of total qualification time.
Guided learning hours
370 hrs
Total qualification time
1010 hrs
Minimum credits
83
Price
£1,599
Rules of combination
Units 301–310 and 312–317 are mandatory; unit 311 is an additional optional unit.
You need a minimum of 83 credits to achieve the Extended Diploma. The mandatory unit set for this pathway covers most of the suite, and further optional units may be taken.
Mandatory units (16)
- 301Developing effective leadership skills
- 302Managing personal and professional development
- 303Managing the performance of others
- 304Supporting wellbeing in the workplace
- 305Effective recruitment
- 306Developing project management skills
- 307Managing and implementing change
- 308Problem solving and decision making
- 309The organisation and its environmental responsibilities
- 310Analysing data to make decisions
- 312Effective communication
- 313Planning and leading structured workplace communication
- 314Supporting flexible working
- 315Developing a high performing team
- 316Legislation and compliance
- 317Managing external stakeholder relationships
Optional units (1 to choose from)
Choose the Extended Diploma if…
You want the most comprehensive qualification in the suite, covering nearly the whole unit set.
Worth considering
This is the largest pathway by a wide margin. It suits learners with broad responsibilities and strong employer support.
How you are assessed
Assessment is a portfolio of evidence, centre-devised and internally set and marked. There are no exams and no written assignments.
All evidence for the skills learning outcomes must be generated in the workplace or a realistic working environment, and must be valid and attributable to you.
- Workplace documentation and records
- Video clips, up to a maximum of 15 minutes
- Projects
- Reflective accounts, journals and logs
What your certificate will say
City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Leadership and Management Skills
We lead with the ILM name because that is what learners and employers recognise, and ILM is part of City & Guilds. The line above is the exact regulated title.
Frequently asked questions
How many units are in the Level 3 Extended Diploma?
Units 301–310 and 312–317 are mandatory; unit 311 is an additional optional unit. You need at least 83 credits in total.
Is the Extended Diploma harder than the other pathways?
No. Every pathway in this suite sits at Level 3, so the level of demand is identical. The pathways differ in how many units you take and therefore how much evidence you produce.
How is the Level 3 Extended Diploma assessed?
Assessment is a portfolio of evidence, centre-devised and internally set and marked. There are no exams and no written assignments.
What will my certificate say?
Your certificate will read "City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Leadership and Management Skills".
How long does the Extended Diploma take?
Total qualification time is 1010 hours, of which 370 are guided learning hours. Most learners complete in around 18 months alongside a full-time job.