The complete ILM unit library
All 44 units across the Level 3 (8723) and Level 5 (8725) leadership and management suites. Each unit page sets out the learning outcomes, every assessment criterion and the evidence that satisfies it — because assessment is a portfolio of evidence, centre-devised and internally set and marked. There are no exams and no written assignments.
Every unit also carries written commentary from our assessment team: what each criterion means in practice, the evidence that works, the spec’s own evidence requirements, and where learners get caught out.
ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management
17 units · 8723 · For aspiring and practising team leaders, supervisors and first-line managers developing their leadership practice.
- 301Mandatory
Developing effective leadership skills
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- 302Mandatory
Managing personal and professional development
In-depth guidance
- 303Mandatory
Managing the performance of others
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- 304Mandatory
Supporting wellbeing in the workplace
In-depth guidance
- 305Mandatory
Effective recruitment
In-depth guidance
- 306Mandatory
Developing project management skills
In-depth guidance
- 307Mandatory
Managing and implementing change
In-depth guidance
- 308Mandatory
Problem solving and decision making
In-depth guidance
- 309Mandatory
The organisation and its environmental responsibilities
In-depth guidance
- 310Mandatory
Analysing data to make decisions
In-depth guidance
- 311
Organisational finance
In-depth guidance
- 312Mandatory
Effective communication
In-depth guidance
- 313Mandatory
Planning and leading structured workplace communication
In-depth guidance
- 314Mandatory
Supporting flexible working
In-depth guidance
- 315Mandatory
Developing a high performing team
In-depth guidance
- 316Mandatory
Legislation and compliance
In-depth guidance
- 317Mandatory
Managing external stakeholder relationships
In-depth guidance
ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management
27 units · 8725 · For operational and middle managers, department heads and experienced leaders developing strategic insight and practical management expertise.
- 501Mandatory
Assessing own leadership performance
In-depth guidance
- 502Mandatory
Managing own continuing personal and professional development
In-depth guidance
- 503Mandatory
Managing people
In-depth guidance
- 504Mandatory
Leading people and organisational culture
In-depth guidance
- 505Mandatory
Coaching and mentoring in a leadership role
In-depth guidance
- 506Mandatory
Promoting equity of opportunity, diversity and inclusion
In-depth guidance
- 507Mandatory
Leading and managing wellbeing in the workplace
In-depth guidance
- 508
Managing operational workforce planning
In-depth guidance
- 509Mandatory
Project management
In-depth guidance
- 510
Managing operational finance
In-depth guidance
- 511Mandatory
Making a financial case
In-depth guidance
- 512Mandatory
Optimising the use of technology
In-depth guidance
- 513Mandatory
Managing business risk
In-depth guidance
- 514Mandatory
Problem-solving and decision-making
In-depth guidance
- 515Mandatory
Leading innovation and change
In-depth guidance
- 516Mandatory
Managing resources
In-depth guidance
- 517Mandatory
Business process engineering
In-depth guidance
- 518
Managing quality
In-depth guidance
- 519
Contributing to the delivery of organisational strategy
In-depth guidance
- 520Mandatory
Operational planning and reporting
In-depth guidance
- 521Mandatory
Organisational culture and ethics
In-depth guidance
- 522Mandatory
Organisational sustainability
In-depth guidance
- 523
Data driven decision making
In-depth guidance
- 524Mandatory
Developing and managing collaborative relationships
In-depth guidance
- 525Mandatory
Managing stakeholder relationships
In-depth guidance
- 526Mandatory
Working with partners
In-depth guidance
- 527
Developing products and services
In-depth guidance
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