ILM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Leadership and Management
The ILM by City & Guilds Level 5 Extended Diploma (8725-41) is a portfolio-assessed leadership qualification worth at least 118 credits, with 485 guided learning hours and 1180 hours of total qualification time.
Guided learning hours
485 hrs
Total qualification time
1180 hrs
Minimum credits
118
Price
£1,895
Rules of combination
The specified extended-diploma mandatory unit set; additional optional units may be taken.
You need a minimum of 118 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 (21)
- 501Assessing own leadership performance
- 502Managing own continuing personal and professional development
- 503Managing people
- 504Leading people and organisational culture
- 505Coaching and mentoring in a leadership role
- 506Promoting equity of opportunity, diversity and inclusion
- 507Leading and managing wellbeing in the workplace
- 509Project management
- 511Making a financial case
- 512Optimising the use of technology
- 513Managing business risk
- 514Problem-solving and decision-making
- 515Leading innovation and change
- 516Managing resources
- 517Business process engineering
- 520Operational planning and reporting
- 521Organisational culture and ethics
- 522Organisational sustainability
- 524Developing and managing collaborative relationships
- 525Managing stakeholder relationships
- 526Working with partners
Optional units (6 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 5 Extended Diploma in Operational 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 5 Extended Diploma?
The specified extended-diploma mandatory unit set; additional optional units may be taken. You need at least 118 credits in total.
Is the Extended Diploma harder than the other pathways?
No. Every pathway in this suite sits at Level 5, 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 5 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 5 Extended Diploma in Operational Leadership and Management Skills".
How long does the Extended Diploma take?
Total qualification time is 1180 hours, of which 485 are guided learning hours. Most learners complete in around 18 months alongside a full-time job.