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Accredited Training

Practical Leadership Development with recognised qualifications

In partnership with Space2Think, Mind-Gap delivers ILM-accredited programmes in Leadership & Management and Coaching & Mentoring, from Level 3 to Level 5, tailored to your team or organisation.

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ILM qualification levels

Not sure which level is right?

The ILM framework spans Levels 2 to 7. Here's how the levels we offer map to career stage.

Level 3
Team leader / new manager
First-line supervisors and those newly responsible for a team.
Level 4
Experienced manager
Managers with existing experience looking to formalise and expand their skills.
Level 5
Senior / middle leader
Those managing managers or moving into strategic leadership roles.

Available courses

All programmes can be delivered face-to-face, live online, or via a blended approach combining video modules with live sessions.

Leadership & Management

Popular with supervisors / first-line managers
ILM Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Leadership & Management
The ideal starting point for new or aspiring team leaders. Covers core management skills, communication, and motivating a team.
Popular with middle managers
ILM Level 4 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Leadership & Management
Bridges operational and strategic leadership. Ideal for experienced team leaders stepping into broader management responsibilities.
Popular with middle to senior leaders
ILM Level 5 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Leadership & Management
Designed for middle managers and those moving into senior leadership. Develops strategic thinking, leadership confidence and the ability to support and develop others well.

Coaching & Mentoring

Popular with supervisors / first-line managers
ILM Level 3 Certificate in Effective Coaching & Mentoring
An accessible introduction for managers who want to develop their people more effectively through coaching and mentoring skills.
Popular with middle to senior leaders
ILM Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Effective Coaching & Mentoring
For experienced practitioners looking to deepen their coaching practice and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

What would the experience be like?

Our sessions are collaborative, practical and focused on real challenges from your organisation. Whether face-to-face or online, the environment is designed for reflection, discussion and application, not passive listening. See the video below for an example of what our training days look like.

What our delegates say

Hear from leaders and managers who've completed our programmes.

Paul D

ILM Level 5 · Coaching & Mentoring · Self-funded

"What Dave wants to do is help you become the best possible coach that you can be. That certainly resonates with me."

Paul H

ILM Level 5 · Coaching & Mentoring

"They don't just treat you like another customer. You're actually part of the team, working towards the qualification."

Tom

Healthcare Charity · ILM Level 4 Leadership & Management

"Really informative, really thought provoking. It's given me a lot to think about my skills as a leader."

James

Chief Executive, Not-for-Profit · ILM Level 5 Coaching

"Dave and his colleagues have really set a wonderful foundation for me and for all of us on the course."

Sarah

ILM Level 5 · Coaching & Mentoring

"Really accessible, lots of support. I'd really recommend getting a qualification through MindGap."

Not sure which level is right for your managers? We can help you work that out.

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Further reading: Qualifications framework  ·  ILM training guide  ·  Course details

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