The Institute Approved Scheme
Builds engagement
Development is recognised and bench-marked
Gives credibility
Provides a kitemark of quality for your leadership development programmes
Sets you apart
Differentiates you from the competition and broadens your reach
Raises your profile
With your customers or employees
Institute Approved Accreditation
Enhance Your Leadership Programme with The Institute’s Seal of Approval
Gain recognition for your leadership development programme with Institute Approved Accreditation—a mark of quality, credibility, and excellence.
Why Choose Institute Approved?
Earning the Institute Approved accreditation showcases your commitment to high-quality leadership development. Benefits include:
✅ Credibility & Trust – Display The Institute’s Approved Kitemark on your marketing materials, demonstrating excellence to clients and stakeholders.
✅ Increased Visibility – Your organisation's logo and programme listing are featured on our website, driving awareness and credibility.
✅ Exclusive Membership Benefits – Complimentary membership for your programme leader/manager, providing access to resources and a professional network.
✅ Marketing Support – Preferential advertising rates in EDGE, The Institute’s quarterly leadership journal, reaching a wide audience of industry professionals.
Hear from Jerome Goodluck – How Institute Approved can elevate your Leadership Programme
Jerome Goodluck, Senior Business Manager
What is Institute Approved?
Two Levels of Accreditation
We offer two flexible options to meet your needs:
1. Institute Approved Programme
✔ Kitemark accreditation for your leadership programme.
✔ Includes Studying Membership for each participant, offering access to resources and leadership networks.
2. Institute Approved
✔ Kitemark accreditation only (without Studying Memberships).
✔ Ideal for organisations that want official recognition but do not require additional membership benefits.
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Investment & Pricing
We offer flexible pricing based on your organisation's size:
The initial investment for the accreditation of your first programme is:
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Small business (T/O below £25m) £ 1,500 +VAT
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Medium business (T/O up to £500m) £ 2,000 +VAT
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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 and pricing may vary.
To accredit any additional programmes, there is a further fee of £500 + VAT per programme title.
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Review the Assessment Criteria and Guidelines
- 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
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