Combine the practical focus of your bespoke programme with the added credibility of a professional qualification.

First Ascent is an approved centre for the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

These include:

• ILM Levels 3, 5 and 7 in Leadership and Management

• CMI Levels 3, 5 and 7 in Management/Management and Leadership 

• CMI Levels 3, 5 and 7 in Coaching and Mentoring

Find out more about our tailored programmes.

Open Programmes

We also offer open programmes for individuals to achieve an accreditation in Leadership and Management from either CMI or ILM. 

Our next open programme starting in September 2019 will be a Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management (available with either CIM and ILM). 

The programme includes:

• Five interactive one-day workshops in Cambridge spread over six months

• Regular action learning groups to share and embed learning with your peers

• Personal tutorial support from our experienced facilitators

• An Emergenetics Profile revealing your behavioural and thinking preferences

• Registration with your preferred accrediting body

• Submission and marking of your assignments

Find out more or download the programme brochure.