Institute of Leadership membership provides an excellent platform to help you make the transition to a civilian career. More than 10% of our members are serving or have served in the Armed Forces, and we can help you get recognition for the skills and training you have received so far.
Military Rank Equivalencies
The Institute of Leadership recognises military ranks and has mapped them to membership grades, according to levels of achievement, experience and qualifications.
We have also mapped military training courses to City & Guilds / ILM qualifications. This means that, if you don’t have formal management-related qualifications, you can still join The Institute, at a membership grade that recognises your achievements and/or military training.
Associate Member (AIoL)
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You need to be leading and managing teams/resources to positively deliver results, for up to 1 year.
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Typically this maps to these current or previous ranks - Leading Hand; Corporal; Lance Corporal; Senior Aircraftman; Sub Lieutenant; Lieutenant; Flying Officer; 2nd Lieutenant; Able seaman; Junior Seaman; Private.
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Fees: £140 per annum
Member (MIoL)
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You need to be leading and managing teams/resources to positively deliver results, for a minimum of 1 year.
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All Military ranks can apply for Member grade.
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Fees: £140 per annum
Fellow (FIoL)
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You need to be a senior leader operating at a strategic level for a minimum of three years who wants to help others become successful leaders, PLUS,
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EITHER a mapped military rank (see below)
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OR hold a level 7 qualification
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OR an Institute Approved programme
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OR evidence your experience with 3 years of CPD
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Typically this maps to current or previous rank of Warrant Officer (WO1 or equivalent), Commander, Lieutenant Colonel, Wing Commander, and all ranks above
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For all qualification criteria, you will need to provide a sponsor who can validate your experience.
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Fees: £165 per annum
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