Boost trust, visibility, and programme excellence with Institute Approved programme accreditation.
Do you or your organisation run a leadership programme you're proud of? Perhaps you've already made a real difference to your learners and are now ready to take the next step.
Get your programme accredited by The Institute of Leadership, and gain the recognition you deserve. Make your programme the obvious choice when it comes to leadership learning and development, with the seal of approval that helps you stand out.
Start your journeyShowcase your commitment to high-quality leadership development and excellence with the Institute Approved Programme Accreditation Kitemark.
If you're a training provider or organisation delivering leadership development programmes, Institute Approved accreditation is for you.
Stand out with a trusted seal of approval, and elevate yourself as a leader in your sector.
We help organisations and providers of all sizes, from FTSE 500 companies to SMEs.
Take accreditation to the next level and transform student engagement with our complete Institute Approved Programme offering. Alongside accreditation, you'll receive Student Membership for all participants - designed to support and empower both tutors and learners. Tutors can see exactly what their students see, streamlining the learning process, whilst students gain access to valuable resources throughout their membership.
Yes, enjoy complimentary IoL Membership.
Save time, see what your students see, and lead with confidence with these exclusive benefits:
Elevate your teaching with your Tutor Toolkit
Join the Institute Approved community - connect with other tutors and share experiences
Identify learners' needs and tailor your teaching effectively with our award-winning eLearning platform MyLeadership+
Access a comprehensive bank of resources, learning content, and tools
Ongoing support from The IoL Team beyond accreditation
Access exclusive Institute Approved Tutor webinars, expert-led virtual events, and our flagship in-person leadership events
The purpose of the learning programme and its target audience are clearly stated
The learning supports demonstrable improved leadership practice
Consideration is given to learner inclusivity and accessibility to support the learning needs of diverse groups
Reference to models, theories and explanations are current and relevant
Collaborative learning is encouraged
The level of facilitation provided and the extent to which the development is self-directed are both clearly stated
The learning includes an element of self-awareness and reflection
Learning activities are organised in multiple formats and different methods used to aid all types of learner
Learner feedback is gathered and evaluated and informs the design of future programmes
The programme reflects the values of The Institute of Leadership
We offer flexible pricing based on your organisation's size.
The initial investment for the accreditation of your first programme is:
Small business (T/O below £25m) £ 1,500 +VAT
Medium business (T/O up to £500m) £ 2,000 +VAT
Large business (T/O over £500m) £ 3,000 +VAT
Where included, studying membership is billed at £65 + VAT per learner.
If a leadership pathway is included, we will work with you to customise it to your needs. Pricing may vary.
To accredit any additional programmes, there is a further fee of £500 + VAT per programme title.
