Better leaders build better teams.

Develop the confidence, behaviours and practical skills to lead more effectively with our ILM programmes which are designed to elevate your leaders, teams and business.

Live online learning. Real workplace application. New perspectives from managers across different organisations.

NOVEMBER COHORT OPEN NOW

L3 Leading for Success – £785 + VAT

L5 Growing Your Leadership – £950 + VAT

Enrol by 9 Nov | Starts 23 Nov | Max 16 learners

Closed employer cohorts available for groups of 8+ – tailored to business values and objectives. Contact us ➜

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ILM-accredited

Recognised ILM Award

Designed around the workplace

Apply learning directly

Live, remote learning

No travel required

Small cohorts

Maximum 16 learners

Develop managers.
Strengthen your business.

Leadership development only matters if it makes a difference back at work.

The Cognition Evolve ILM programmes give managers tangible and practical skills and approaches they can apply immediately, helping them communicate better, lead with greater confidence and get more from their teams.

And because our open cohorts bring together managers from different organisations, they also benefit from peer-to-peer learning and experience. Our learners will gain new perspectives, shared experiences and ideas from outside their own business.

100%

of learners said they could apply what they learned to their job*

*Level 3 Cohort 10 evaluation

“Having the space to chat through our experiences and analyse them was useful.

It’s always good to get tips from other professionals who have experienced similar situations.”

– ILM Learner

Choose the right leadership programme

ILM LEVEL 3 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Leading for Success

Build the confidence and practical skills to lead people successfully.

Designed for people taking on greater leadership responsibility, new and developing managers, and existing managers who want to strengthen their core leadership skills.

The programme develops skills in areas including:

  • Leadership style
  • Self-awareness & emotional intelligence
  • Communication
  • Feedback & challenging conversations
  • Motivation & development
  • Delegation & performance
  • High-performing teams

40

hours total

15

guided hours

Remote

delivery

£785 +VAT

per learner

ILM LEVEL 5 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Growing Your Leadership

Deepen the leadership skills needed to lead people more effectively.

Designed for experienced managers and leaders who want to deepen their leadership capability, strengthen their impact and take a more strategic approach to leading teams.

Programme will cover:

  • Leadership capability & style
  • Leading with confidence
  • Developing & leading teams
  • Team performance
  • Leading change
  • Organisational goals
  • Leadership impact

60

hours total

16

guided hours

Remote

delivery

£950 + VAT

per learner

Still not sure which level is right for you?

Level 3 suitable for...

People new to management, stepping into greater responsibility or strengthening leadership foundations.

Level 5 suitable for...

Established managers looking to deepen leadership capability and increase strategic impact.

Learn alongside leaders from other organisations

Our open cohorts bring together managers from different organisations and sectors.
That means learners don’t just learn from the programme. They learn from each other.
Through facilitated discussions, breakout activities and a dedicated Microsoft Teams community, learners can:

Share real leadership challenges

Discuss situations they're dealing with at work.

Gain different perspectives

See how managers in other organisations approach similar challenges.

Learn from experience

Share ideas, successes and lessons with other leaders.

Build a wider leadership network

Continue conversations and learning outside formal sessions.

“I really like the opportunity to be in breakout rooms to speak to other members of the course. I like the level of interactivity.”

– ILM Learner

Leadership development designed to fit around work

The programmes are delivered remotely, combining guided learning with independent development and workplace application.

Learners attend live facilitated sessions, access supporting learning resources, complete two assignments and apply their learning within their day-to-day role. The existing programme documentation also includes assignment tutorials and access to additional support where required.

1

Join your
cohort

2

Learn
together

3

Apply it at
work

4

Complete your assignments

5

Achieve your ILM Award

68% of learners said they could apply what they had learned to their role considerably or extensively*

*Level 3 Cohort 10 evaluation, 25 responses.

“I can adapt my leadership style for different members of the team to get the best out of them.”

“I will utilise this in my leadership daily.”

“I have become more mindful and sensitive to factors affecting my team's motivation.”

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Developing several managers?

Your organisation doesn’t need to wait for an open programme cohort.

Cognition Evolve can deliver a dedicated closed cohort for your business, giving your managers the opportunity to develop together while applying their learning within your organisational context.

Closed cohorts available from 8 – 16 learners.

Next open cohort: 23 November

Places are now available for our November ILM Level 3 and Level 5 leadership programmes.

Level 3: £785 per learner

Level 5: £950 per learner

Programme starts

23 November 2026

Enrolment deadline

9 November 2026

Maximum cohort

16 learners

Delivery

Remote

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Start your ILM journey

Interested in joining the November cohort or developing leaders within your organisation?

Tell us a little about what you are looking for and our team will get in touch.

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Ready to start your journey?

Tell us a little about what you are looking for and our team will get in touch.

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Which ILM programme are you interested in?*
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