Main Aims

To upskill existing and aspiring leaders and HR practitioners, working in various organisational contexts, with necessary tools to confidently lead equity, diversity and inclusion within those contexts. 

Duration: 6 Months

Levels, Awards and Modules

Associate (AMInstLM): 

(i) Let’s talk about race (ii) Understanding diversity, inclusion & equity (iii) Leading culturally diverse teams/ workforce  

Membership (MInstLM): 

(i) Let’s talk about race (ii) Understanding diversity, inclusion & equity (iii) Leading culturally diverse teams/ workforce (iv) Institution Focused Case Study 

• Undergraduate degree required

Fellow (FInstLM): 

(i) Let’s talk about race (ii) Understanding diversity, inclusion & equity (iii) Leading culturally diverse teams/ workforce (iv) Leading organisational change in equity issues (v) Institution Focused Case Study 

• Masters degree required or undergraduate degree with up to 10 years management/ leadership experience

The Modules and Assessment 

Let’s talk about race: developing a shared language and practice  

• 3 x 1.5 hours sessions 
• Assessment – Action Plan [1000 words] + Oral Presentation of Plan
• Pass or Fail basis

Understanding, equity, diversity & inclusion 

• 4 x 1.5 hours sessions 
• Assessment – Written report [1000 words] + 3 Quizzes
• Pass or Fail basis

Leading culturally diverse teams/ workforce 

• 4 x 1.5 hours sessions 
• Assessment – Written report [1000 words] + Quiz
• Pass or Fail basis

Leading organisational change for equity

• 3 x 1.5 hours sessions
• Assessment –  Written report [1500 words]
• Pass or Fail basis

Institution Focused Case Study – 4 months* 

• *Only available to participants who have completed all relevant modules
• Written report [4,500 – 6,000 words].
• Pass or Fail. 

Requirements, Levels and Costs (per person)

Associate Membership

(i) Let’s talk about race, (ii) Understanding diversity, inclusion & equity (iii) Leading culturally diverse teams/workforce 

• Online: £595

Full Membership

(i) Let’s talk about race (ii) Understanding diversity, inclusion & equity (iii) Leading culturally diverse teams/workforce (iv) Institution Focused Case Study

• Undergraduate degree required
• Online: £895

Fellowship

(i) Let’s talk about race (ii) Understanding diversity, inclusion & equity (iii) Leading culturally diverse teams/workforce (iv) Leading organisational change in equity issues (v) Institution Focused Case Study 

• Masters or undergraduate with up to 10 years managerial/leadership experience
• Online: £1185 

The Benefits

To participants:

• External quality-assurance adding value and credibility to your professional development 
• Immediate access ILM’s award-winning online learning platform (MyLeadership) from date of registration  
• 1-year FREE membership of the ILM from the date of registration 
• Upon after successful completion, the use letters after their name i.e. Associate – AMInstLM, Member – MInstLM, Fellow – FInstLM
• Co-branded Certificate of Achievement with ILM and Educational Equity Services

To organisations:

• Quality assured training 
• Enhanced capacity of members/ leaders to more effectively engage with and respond to issues of equity, inclusion and organisational diversity
• Flexible and innovative approach to leadership and organisational development
• Delivered by experts in a safe, interactive learning environment.