CMI Level 7 Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
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This Course at a Glance
- Your direct route to achieving Chartered Manager status
- Develop strategic expertise in leadership coaching and mentoring
- Learn how to embed coaching for leadership across organisations
- Build the skills to influence culture, performance and change at senior level
- Study a qualification comparable to postgraduate-level learning
- Strengthen your credibility as a senior leader, coach or organisational influencer
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CMI Level 7 Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Your direct route to achieving Chartered Manager status
- Develop strategic expertise in leadership coaching and mentoring
- Learn how to embed coaching for leadership across organisations
- Build the skills to influence culture, performance and change at senior level
- Study a qualification comparable to postgraduate-level learning
- Strengthen your credibility as a senior leader, coach or organisational influencer
About Your Course
The CMI Level 7 Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is designed for senior managers, leaders and professionals who are responsible for driving performance, developing people and shaping organisational culture.
This advanced qualification sits at the highest level of professional practice within CMI Level 7 leadership and management, equipping you with the strategic insight and practical capability to design, lead and evaluate coaching and mentoring initiatives at organisational level.
Throughout the course, you’ll explore coaching for leadership as a strategic tool; not just for individual development, but for achieving long-term organisational objectives. You’ll examine how leadership coaching and mentoring influence culture, performance management, change, succession planning and talent development.
This Diploma goes beyond theory. You’ll critically analyse real organisational contexts, evaluate impact, and demonstrate how coaching and mentoring can be embedded as a core leadership capability. If you’re ready to operate with authority at senior level and drive sustainable leadership development, this is the course for you.
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 delivers flexible online learning designed to support senior professionals balancing study with demanding roles.
You’ll be able to progress through this CMI Level 7 leadership and management qualification at your own pace, applying your learning directly to your organisation and leadership practice as you study.
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
Unit CMI 7016: Coaching and Mentoring Policies
Guided Learning Hours - 25
Total Unit Time - 60
Credits - 6
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Be able to construct organisational coaching and mentoring policies
- Be able to demonstrate how impact, support and recognition of coaching and mentoring is accepted in the organisation
Unit CMI 7017: Organisational Coaching and Mentoring
Guided Learning Hours - 25
Total Unit Time - 60
Credits - 6
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Be able to analyse the issues involved during the adoption of organisational coaching and mentoring
- Be able to develop changes through the coaching and mentoring process
- Be able to determine the need for continual high level support for coaching and mentoring
Unit CMI 7018: Strategic Impact of Coaching and Mentoring
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 60
Credits - 6
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand individual, team and departmental development from the coaching and mentoring process
- Understand the effect of coaching and mentoring on strategic performance objectives
Unit CMI 7002: Developing Performance Management Strategies
Guided Learning Hours - 25
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Be able to set performance targets of teams to meet strategic objectives
- Be able to agree team performance targets to contribute to meeting strategic objectives
- Be able to monitor actions and activities defined to improve team performance
- Be able to apply influencing and persuading skills, to the dynamics and politics of personal interactions
Unit CMI 7020: Leadership Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand how coaching and mentoring programmes support business objectives
- Understand the implementation of coaching and mentoring to achieve organisational objectives
- Be able to devise an implementation plan
- Be able to evaluate the impact of the coaching and mentoring plan
- Understand how to develop skills as a leader in coaching and mentoring
Unit CMI 6004: Leading Equality and Diversity
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity
- Be able to conduct the application of equality of opportunity and diversity
- Understand the needs of others in relation to equality of opportunity and diversity
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for experienced professionals who have an excellent command of written English, including knowledge, understanding and application of referencing. Learners will need to demonstrate that they have completed their own research into the subjects being studied.
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 18 months. You have 24 months to complete it.
Assessment Requirements
Assessment is completed through written assignments for each unit. You’ll demonstrate critical thinking, strategic analysis and the ability to apply leadership coaching and mentoring principles to real organisational contexts.
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 Diploma is assessed through in-depth written assignments, typically equivalent to postgraduate-level study. You’ll be expected to critically evaluate theory, link it to practice, and demonstrate how coaching for leadership contributes to organisational performance and strategic outcomes.
There are no exams. Assessment focuses on applied leadership thinking and professional judgement.
CMI
Upon completion, you will be awarded the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (600/9458/8).
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 qualification is designed for senior professionals who want to lead with influence, credibility and impact.
It supports progression into roles such as:
- Senior Manager or Director
- Leadership Coach or Executive Coach
- Head of Learning and Development
- Organisational Development Lead
- HR or People Strategy Leader
- Consultant or Advisor in leadership and change
By developing advanced skills in coaching for leadership, you’ll be equipped to influence culture, support high-performance leadership teams, and drive long-term organisational success.
Further Qualifications and Prospects
After completing this Diploma, you may progress to:
- 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
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th January
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th January
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Your direct route to achieving Chartered Manager status
- Develop strategic expertise in leadership coaching and mentoring
- Learn how to embed coaching for leadership across organisations
- Build the skills to influence culture, performance and change at senior level
- Study a qualification comparable to postgraduate-level learning
- Strengthen your credibility as a senior leader, coach or organisational influencer
About Your Course
The CMI Level 7 Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is designed for senior managers, leaders and professionals who are responsible for driving performance, developing people and shaping organisational culture.
This advanced qualification sits at the highest level of professional practice within CMI Level 7 leadership and management, equipping you with the strategic insight and practical capability to design, lead and evaluate coaching and mentoring initiatives at organisational level.
Throughout the course, you’ll explore coaching for leadership as a strategic tool; not just for individual development, but for achieving long-term organisational objectives. You’ll examine how leadership coaching and mentoring influence culture, performance management, change, succession planning and talent development.
This Diploma goes beyond theory. You’ll critically analyse real organisational contexts, evaluate impact, and demonstrate how coaching and mentoring can be embedded as a core leadership capability. If you’re ready to operate with authority at senior level and drive sustainable leadership development, this is the course for you.
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 delivers flexible online learning designed to support senior professionals balancing study with demanding roles.
You’ll be able to progress through this CMI Level 7 leadership and management qualification at your own pace, applying your learning directly to your organisation and leadership practice as you study.
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
Unit CMI 7016: Coaching and Mentoring Policies
Guided Learning Hours - 25
Total Unit Time - 60
Credits - 6
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Be able to construct organisational coaching and mentoring policies
- Be able to demonstrate how impact, support and recognition of coaching and mentoring is accepted in the organisation
Unit CMI 7017: Organisational Coaching and Mentoring
Guided Learning Hours - 25
Total Unit Time - 60
Credits - 6
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Be able to analyse the issues involved during the adoption of organisational coaching and mentoring
- Be able to develop changes through the coaching and mentoring process
- Be able to determine the need for continual high level support for coaching and mentoring
Unit CMI 7018: Strategic Impact of Coaching and Mentoring
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 60
Credits - 6
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand individual, team and departmental development from the coaching and mentoring process
- Understand the effect of coaching and mentoring on strategic performance objectives
Unit CMI 7002: Developing Performance Management Strategies
Guided Learning Hours - 25
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Be able to set performance targets of teams to meet strategic objectives
- Be able to agree team performance targets to contribute to meeting strategic objectives
- Be able to monitor actions and activities defined to improve team performance
- Be able to apply influencing and persuading skills, to the dynamics and politics of personal interactions
Unit CMI 7020: Leadership Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand how coaching and mentoring programmes support business objectives
- Understand the implementation of coaching and mentoring to achieve organisational objectives
- Be able to devise an implementation plan
- Be able to evaluate the impact of the coaching and mentoring plan
- Understand how to develop skills as a leader in coaching and mentoring
Unit CMI 6004: Leading Equality and Diversity
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity
- Be able to conduct the application of equality of opportunity and diversity
- Understand the needs of others in relation to equality of opportunity and diversity
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for experienced professionals who have an excellent command of written English, including knowledge, understanding and application of referencing. Learners will need to demonstrate that they have completed their own research into the subjects being studied.
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 18 months. You have 24 months to complete it.
Assessment Requirements
Assessment is completed through written assignments for each unit. You’ll demonstrate critical thinking, strategic analysis and the ability to apply leadership coaching and mentoring principles to real organisational contexts.
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 Diploma is assessed through in-depth written assignments, typically equivalent to postgraduate-level study. You’ll be expected to critically evaluate theory, link it to practice, and demonstrate how coaching for leadership contributes to organisational performance and strategic outcomes.
There are no exams. Assessment focuses on applied leadership thinking and professional judgement.
Qualifications
CMI
Upon completion, you will be awarded the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (600/9458/8).
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 qualification is designed for senior professionals who want to lead with influence, credibility and impact.
It supports progression into roles such as:
- Senior Manager or Director
- Leadership Coach or Executive Coach
- Head of Learning and Development
- Organisational Development Lead
- HR or People Strategy Leader
- Consultant or Advisor in leadership and change
By developing advanced skills in coaching for leadership, you’ll be equipped to influence culture, support high-performance leadership teams, and drive long-term organisational success.
Further Qualifications and Prospects
After completing this Diploma, you may progress to:
- 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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