Courses at the CVCL

From students and individuals looking to upskill, to public or third sector organisations and community groups. Our discounted courses are designed to suit a variety of development needs.

Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) qualifications

We are an approved centre of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). This means we can deliver proven, dynamic, and Ofqual regulated academically accredited qualifications. The courses improve the performance of people at every level of leadership and management in an organisation.

ILM qualifications provide the skills, knowledge and experience needed to do a job in the real world. You can choose between studying for an ILM Award or Certificate. The route you choose will depending on how detailed the qualification is and how long it might take to complete.

ILM Awards

Awards are the shortest and most concise qualification, accounting for 10 to 120 hours of learning.

ILM Certificates

Certificates are a longer qualification. They account for 130 to 360 hours of learning as they provide a broader base of knowledge and skills.

Our courses

ILM Level 7 Award or Certificate in Leadership & Management

On this ILM Level 7 course, you'll look at what leadership means and how to apply it in diverse, changing, and challenging settings. You will learn leadership theories and practices, reflecting on their effectiveness.

ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching & Mentoring

Our ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring will give you a good understanding of coaching and mentoring. You'll learn to identify the key skills, behaviours, and knowledge needed for these roles.

ILM Level 3 Award in Management of Volunteers

This course will equip you with practical leadership skills. You'll learn to manage and inspire volunteers in diverse and challenging environments.

ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Mentoring

Become a better mentor with our ILM accredited Level 3 Award, designed for flexible online learning from anywhere. Enhance your employability and support a stronger mentoring culture within your organisation

Success stories

Laura Hendi

Level 7 in Leadership and Management student

“The Level 7 certificate in Leadership and Management has really benefitted me professionally. I have been able to incorporate what I’ve learnt into my working life and essentially, put theory into practice.”

Laura is a Community Projects Manager at Chorley Council. She leads teams of officers whose remits include improved health outcomes and community development. In 2023, Laura decided to pursue the Level 7 Certificate in Leadership and Management with UCLan’s Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL) because she wanted to develop herself as a leader and manager. Similarly, the course supported Laura to recognise how to make the best use of resources, understand the need to innovate and optimise her performance.

Laura indicated that: "I have really enjoyed engaging in higher education again. I accessed all of the lectures via Microsoft Teams, but went onto campus to work on the assignments and access other resources. Studying on campus has meant that I have also been able to avoid other distractions."

CPD Certification Service
We've invested in CPD Certification Service membership and we offer a range of different qualifications to our students for free. This includes Research Skill Development, Level 1 Child Sexual Exploitation Training, Mentoring and more.