Fellowship for accomplished leaders

Designed for leaders with extensive experience in strategic management and contributions to leadership practice. 

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Fellow (FIoL) status celebrates the leaders who shape organisations, communities, and the next generation.

Achieving Fellow (FIoL) status of The Institute of Leadership positions you among the most respected professionals in the global leadership community.

As a Fellow, you’ll join an exclusive network of senior leaders, gain international recognition with FIoL post-nominal letters, and be presented with unique opportunities to influence the future of leadership. From mentoring rising talent to speaking at high-profile events, Fellowship is about sharing your expertise, leaving your mark, and inspiring others to follow in your footsteps.

Popular Fellowship (FIoL) benefits:

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eLearning

Access exclusive content on our eLearning platform, MyLeadership+, expertly designed for strategic leadership learning. 

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Webinars & events

Host or join exclusive webinars, panel discussions, and flagship events that shape the leadership agenda.

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Global recognition

Stand out at the highest level with internationally respected FIoL post-nominal letters after your name.

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Elite networking

Receive invitations to closed-door roundtables and peer-to-peer networks with senior leaders from across the leadership community.

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Thought leadership

Contribute to EDGE, our members’ publication and digital content hub. Share your insights with an audience of thousands.

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Give back

Your expertise has the power to inspire. IoL Fellowship offers you the platform to do it; whether it's through mentorship or contributing to our content and events. 

Start your leadership journey today by applying for Fellowship (FIoL).

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Pricing & payment

Payment type        Price Total        
Pay monthly Less then £15 p/m   £175
Pay annually £175 p/a £175

Requirements & qualifications

To apply for IoL Fellowship, you’ll need to meet one of the following criteria:

  • Over 3 years of experience as a senior leader

  • Level 7 qualification or higher

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What’s the process to become a Fellow?

Once you've registered your interest with us, you'll be sent the an application form within 48 hours. The form asks you to evidence your level of seniority and your leadership experiences.

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed against our Fellowship criteria and if any further supporting information is required, you will be contacted by our membership team.

In addition, your sponsor will be asked to provide a statement confirming how you meet the criteria for Fellowship.

On the second Thursday of every month your application will be reviewed by The IoL Fellowship Panel, and you will be advised of the outcome the following week.

Typically, an application takes around 1-2 months to be approved from the point of receipt.

Do I need a sponsor?

Yes. You need a sponsor or a referee who can support your application and confirm you meet the criteria. The sponsor allows us to carry out due diligence and ensure all Fellows in our community share in our vision and values.