This is a globally recognised ILM coaching qualification and it will serve you wherever your career takes you next; even if you eventually move away from Procurement & Supply Chain. We have personalised the course to Procurement & Supply Chain professionals so that they can learn from each other and create a collaborative network and environment for the benefit of the profession. However, our course is suitable for anyone who works as a business partner within their organisation and wants to develop their coaching skills. 

3 of the top 5 skills sought by employers, (according to the 2026 CIPS Salary Guide) are all skills that can be developed through learning to coach: curiosity/critical thinking, communication and relationship management.  During this training, not only will you learn the theory, you'll practise together, integrate your skills into the workplace, reflect upon your practice and be supported by your tutor to embed these skills before achieving your qualification. 

This course is designed for professionals who wish to develop their leadership skills with a coaching approach, coach on a 1:1 basis and drive a coaching culture within their team and organisation. It is also for consultants who want to incorporate coaching into their service offering. You can also take this course if you want to become a full-time coach. Regardless of how you choose to use the training, we offer in-depth training & expertise to help you gain a deeper understanding of coaching and building collaborative relationships.

If you are passionate about helping and supporting others, personal development and making a difference, then that's a great start! To get the most out of the course, we ask that you come with an open mind and willingness to engage in the sessions as you will be practising your coaching skills with each other. 

No. This course will teach you how to be a great coach by offering you an in-depth toolkit of coaching models and techniques. We will teach you how to develop coaching skills to coach on a 1:1 basis, which will also unlock the skills to build exceptional stakeholder engagement, develop your team and offer coaching as a service (either in-house or externally). This course will enable you to be more adaptable in your Procurement approach as a value enabler.

This will differ depending on the level of qualification that you choose (click on the relevant course link below). If you opt for level 5 or 7, the live sessions are scheduled to give you an experience of learning together within a group setting followed by an opportunity to integrate your skills into your work before the next live session takes place. Once you have attended all of the live sessions, you will then carry out your coaching practice and assignments at your own pace. For our most in-depth qualification, ILM Level 7, you can expect to complete the whole qualification in 12-18 months. For Level 5 we estimate 9-15 months. If you opt for the self-guided programme (level 3), you can expect to complete it within 6-9 months. Please book a call with us to understand the right pathway for you. 

Unlike some other qualifications you may be familiar with, you are not required to complete all levels. You can select the level of qualification that is appropriate for your leadership experience, without the previous level being a prerequisite. We recommend Level 5 for those who are working at a middle-management level and level 7 is more appropriate for those working at a senior management/leadership level. Please see the relevant qualification for further details. If you start at level 5, there are options to upgrade to level 7. Please speak with us to find out more. 

You will have access to all the course materials for 3 years from the date of your ILM registration. You will also gain membership to the Institute of Leadership for 6 months (this is included in your investment). You can complete the assignments at your own pace (although please be aware of the turnaround times for marking - your course trainer can offer you more information). 

Each level of qualification has 3 assignments, which you can complete at your own pace as you develop your coaching practice. Assignment 1 is based on the theory and application of coaching skills within an organisation. Once you have completed your coaching practice hours, assignment 2 will be your coaching diary. Assignment 3 is a reflective essay on your development as a coach. You will find more guidance on these assignments in the learning portal and you will also get plenty of support from your tutor. 

To get the most out of your qualification and learning experience, we ask that you attend all of the live cohort sessions as part of your learning journey is the ability to practice your coaching skills with each other. If you would like to undertake the coach training without the live sessions, you can take a look at our Level 3 qualification, which is our self-guided foundation-level qualification. 

Your tutor, Laura Sellers, has worked in the Procurement world since 2013 and has coached Procurement leaders and teams across industries and at a global level since 2022. She is a senior Executive and Leadership Coach, a certified Team Coach and the creator of the P.R.O.C.U.R.E® framework.

You will be supported by someone who understands the intricacies of Procurement, while keeping the work focused on the person, their leadership and their ability to develop others.

Undertaking this coaching qualification will enable you to future-proof your career, developing the human skills sought in a world of AI and enable you to lead your people in times of transformation and change.