CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
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This Course at a Glance
- Your direct route to achieving Chartered Manager status
- Develop advanced leadership coaching and mentoring expertise
- Strengthen your strategic impact as a senior leader or coach
- Gain a Level 7 qualification equivalent to postgraduate study
- Explore how coaching and mentoring drive organisational performance
- Study one of the UK’s most respected coaching and mentoring courses
- Advance your career in leadership coaching UK
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CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Your direct route to achieving Chartered Manager status
- Develop advanced leadership coaching and mentoring expertise
- Strengthen your strategic impact as a senior leader or coach
- Gain a Level 7 qualification equivalent to postgraduate study
- Explore how coaching and mentoring drive organisational performance
- Study one of the UK’s most respected coaching and mentoring courses
- Advance your career in leadership coaching UK
About Your Course
The CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is designed for experienced managers, leaders and professional coaches who want to embed coaching and mentoring at a strategic level within organisations.
This advanced qualification focuses on how leadership coaching and mentoring influence organisational culture, performance and long-term success. You’ll explore how effective coaching strategies support senior leaders, develop high-performing teams and enable sustainable organisational change.
As one of the most recognised coaching and mentoring courses in the UK, this Level 7 Award goes beyond individual coaching conversations. It examines how leadership coaching operates within complex organisational systems and how it can be aligned with strategic objectives.
Whether you are working in executive coaching, senior leadership, HR, L&D or organisational development, this course positions you at the forefront of leadership coaching UK, giving you the credibility and confidence to operate at the highest professional level.
Achieve Chartered Manager Status through learndirect
With learndirect, you can achieve Chartered Manager (CMgr) status - the highest professional accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - directly through your CMI-approved qualification*.
When you complete your course with us, you become eligible for Chartered status without any extra assessments or interviews, instantly validating your leadership capability, strategic decision-making and commitment to professional growth.
This globally recognised designation strengthens your CV, boosts your earning potential, and gives you access to exclusive CMI tools, resources and member benefits, making it the ideal pathway for ambitious leaders ready to advance their careers with credibility and confidence.
*Additional fee applies
Getting Started
learndirect’s flexible online learning model allows you to complete your studies around your professional commitments. You’ll have access to structured learning materials and academic support while maintaining full control over when and where you study. This approach makes it possible to complete a Level 7 qualification without stepping away from your leadership or coaching role.
Modules
Unit CMI 7015: Coaching and Mentoring within Organisational Culture
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Be able to demonstrate the links between strategic performance and coaching and mentoring
- Understand the impact of organisational culture on coaching and mentoring
- Understand how coaching and mentoring can impact the organisation
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for experienced professionals who have an excellent command of written English, including knowledge, understanding and application of referencing. To enrol, you should have an excellent command of written English and confidence in carrying out independent research.
Minimum Age Restriction
You must be aged 19 or older to enrol on this course.
Average Completion Timeframe
The average time it takes to complete this course is around 6 months. You have 24 months to complete it.
Assessment Requirements
Assessment is completed through written assignments. You’ll be required to critically analyse theory, apply concepts to real organisational contexts, and demonstrate strategic-level thinking.
Placement or Practical Required
No placement required but learners do need to be in an appropriate work setting to allow them to satisfy the criteria of the qualification.
If Placement or Practical Required, When?
Learners need to be in an appropriate work setting for the duration of the course.
Certification Timeframe
You should receive your certificate in 12 weeks, but that can be extended if an EQA sample is required.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
This qualification is assessed through in-depth written assignments aligned to Level 7 academic standards. There are no exams. Assessment focuses on your ability to link leadership coaching theory to real-world organisational practice.
CMI
Upon completion, you will be awarded the CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (600/9461/8).
This qualification is the equivalent to postgraduate study and is widely recognised across the UK as a benchmark for leadership coaching UK.
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
This Level 7 Award supports progression into senior and strategic roles where coaching and mentoring are integral to leadership success. It is particularly valuable for those working in:
- Executive and leadership coaching
- Senior management and leadership roles
- HR, L&D and organisational development
- Consultancy and professional coaching practice
As organisations increasingly invest in leadership development, demand for high-level coaching and mentoring courses continues to grow. This qualification positions you as a credible, strategic coaching professional.
Further Qualifications and Prospects
After completing the Award, you may progress to:
- CMI Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
- CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership qualifications
- Advanced executive coaching pathways
Chartered Manager Status
Become a Chartered Manager with learndirect
Boost your career and gain recognition as a high-performing leader by working towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status through your CMI qualification. This prestigious designation can be achieved automatically when you complete a qualifying course with learndirect*.
What Is Chartered Manager?
Chartered Manager is the highest accreditation awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). It is a globally respected mark of leadership excellence.
Achieving CMgr shows that you:
- Meet the CMI’s rigorous professional standards
- Deliver measurable organisational impact
- Lead teams confidently and ethically
- Commit to ongoing professional development
You’ll also gain access to CMI’s CPD tools, digital resources and exclusive member benefits.
Why Work Towards Chartered Manager?
Prove your leadership capability
CMgr status is recognised as the benchmark for managerial excellence.
Stand out to employers
2 in 3 hiring managers report they are more likely to interview a Chartered Manager.
Boost your earning potential
Managers who achieve CMgr status report an average salary increase of £13,000.
Enhance your professional profile
Add the respected post-nominals CMgr after your name.
Your Route to CMgr with learndirect
Our flexible online CMI qualifications provide a direct pathway to Chartered Manager status, with no separate assessments or interviews required.
With learndirect, you can:
- Earn a respected CMI qualification
- Build practical, career-ready leadership skills
- Become eligible for Chartered status upon completion*
- Strengthen your CV and future progression opportunities
- Study flexibly around work and life commitments
Who Is Chartered Manager For?
CMgr is ideal for:
- Managers ready to progress into senior roles
- Team leaders and project leads
- Professionals wanting recognised leadership credentials
- Anyone aiming to enhance career prospects and earning potential
- Learners completing a CMI management programme
Start Your Chartered Manager Journey
Invest in your professional future, gain industry-recognised credibility, and unlock new career opportunities with Chartered Manager status.
*Additional fee applies
Frequently Asked Questions
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CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Your direct route to achieving Chartered Manager status
- Develop advanced leadership coaching and mentoring expertise
- Strengthen your strategic impact as a senior leader or coach
- Gain a Level 7 qualification equivalent to postgraduate study
- Explore how coaching and mentoring drive organisational performance
- Study one of the UK’s most respected coaching and mentoring courses
- Advance your career in leadership coaching UK
About Your Course
The CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is designed for experienced managers, leaders and professional coaches who want to embed coaching and mentoring at a strategic level within organisations.
This advanced qualification focuses on how leadership coaching and mentoring influence organisational culture, performance and long-term success. You’ll explore how effective coaching strategies support senior leaders, develop high-performing teams and enable sustainable organisational change.
As one of the most recognised coaching and mentoring courses in the UK, this Level 7 Award goes beyond individual coaching conversations. It examines how leadership coaching operates within complex organisational systems and how it can be aligned with strategic objectives.
Whether you are working in executive coaching, senior leadership, HR, L&D or organisational development, this course positions you at the forefront of leadership coaching UK, giving you the credibility and confidence to operate at the highest professional level.
Achieve Chartered Manager Status through learndirect
With learndirect, you can achieve Chartered Manager (CMgr) status - the highest professional accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - directly through your CMI-approved qualification*.
When you complete your course with us, you become eligible for Chartered status without any extra assessments or interviews, instantly validating your leadership capability, strategic decision-making and commitment to professional growth.
This globally recognised designation strengthens your CV, boosts your earning potential, and gives you access to exclusive CMI tools, resources and member benefits, making it the ideal pathway for ambitious leaders ready to advance their careers with credibility and confidence.
*Additional fee applies
Getting Started
learndirect’s flexible online learning model allows you to complete your studies around your professional commitments. You’ll have access to structured learning materials and academic support while maintaining full control over when and where you study. This approach makes it possible to complete a Level 7 qualification without stepping away from your leadership or coaching role.
Modules
Unit CMI 7015: Coaching and Mentoring within Organisational Culture
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Be able to demonstrate the links between strategic performance and coaching and mentoring
- Understand the impact of organisational culture on coaching and mentoring
- Understand how coaching and mentoring can impact the organisation
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for experienced professionals who have an excellent command of written English, including knowledge, understanding and application of referencing. To enrol, you should have an excellent command of written English and confidence in carrying out independent research.
Minimum Age Restriction
You must be aged 19 or older to enrol on this course.
Average Completion Timeframe
The average time it takes to complete this course is around 6 months. You have 24 months to complete it.
Assessment Requirements
Assessment is completed through written assignments. You’ll be required to critically analyse theory, apply concepts to real organisational contexts, and demonstrate strategic-level thinking.
Placement or Practical Required
No placement required but learners do need to be in an appropriate work setting to allow them to satisfy the criteria of the qualification.
If Placement or Practical Required, When?
Learners need to be in an appropriate work setting for the duration of the course.
Certification Timeframe
You should receive your certificate in 12 weeks, but that can be extended if an EQA sample is required.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
Assessment
This qualification is assessed through in-depth written assignments aligned to Level 7 academic standards. There are no exams. Assessment focuses on your ability to link leadership coaching theory to real-world organisational practice.
Qualifications
CMI
Upon completion, you will be awarded the CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (600/9461/8).
This qualification is the equivalent to postgraduate study and is widely recognised across the UK as a benchmark for leadership coaching UK.
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
This Level 7 Award supports progression into senior and strategic roles where coaching and mentoring are integral to leadership success. It is particularly valuable for those working in:
- Executive and leadership coaching
- Senior management and leadership roles
- HR, L&D and organisational development
- Consultancy and professional coaching practice
As organisations increasingly invest in leadership development, demand for high-level coaching and mentoring courses continues to grow. This qualification positions you as a credible, strategic coaching professional.
Further Qualifications and Prospects
After completing the Award, you may progress to:
- CMI Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
- CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership qualifications
- Advanced executive coaching pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
Chartered Manager Status
Become a Chartered Manager with learndirect
Boost your career and gain recognition as a high-performing leader by working towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status through your CMI qualification. This prestigious designation can be achieved automatically when you complete a qualifying course with learndirect*.
What Is Chartered Manager?
Chartered Manager is the highest accreditation awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). It is a globally respected mark of leadership excellence.
Achieving CMgr shows that you:
- Meet the CMI’s rigorous professional standards
- Deliver measurable organisational impact
- Lead teams confidently and ethically
- Commit to ongoing professional development
You’ll also gain access to CMI’s CPD tools, digital resources and exclusive member benefits.
Why Work Towards Chartered Manager?
Prove your leadership capability
CMgr status is recognised as the benchmark for managerial excellence.
Stand out to employers
2 in 3 hiring managers report they are more likely to interview a Chartered Manager.
Boost your earning potential
Managers who achieve CMgr status report an average salary increase of £13,000.
Enhance your professional profile
Add the respected post-nominals CMgr after your name.
Your Route to CMgr with learndirect
Our flexible online CMI qualifications provide a direct pathway to Chartered Manager status, with no separate assessments or interviews required.
With learndirect, you can:
- Earn a respected CMI qualification
- Build practical, career-ready leadership skills
- Become eligible for Chartered status upon completion*
- Strengthen your CV and future progression opportunities
- Study flexibly around work and life commitments
Who Is Chartered Manager For?
CMgr is ideal for:
- Managers ready to progress into senior roles
- Team leaders and project leads
- Professionals wanting recognised leadership credentials
- Anyone aiming to enhance career prospects and earning potential
- Learners completing a CMI management programme
Start Your Chartered Manager Journey
Invest in your professional future, gain industry-recognised credibility, and unlock new career opportunities with Chartered Manager status.
*Additional fee applies
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