Level 4 programme details    

ILM Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management – for new and existing school business managers

The ILM Diploma qualifications reflect the changing roles performed by school business professionals across schools and academies.

The Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management features:

• 15 - 16 months study
• Accreditation by ILM
• Up-to-date content
• Prices for full programmes include ILM accreditation
• Level 4 Individual Units also available (see details below)

This qualification is designed specifically for school business professionals and aims to provide the knowledge and skills required to develop your career further. It will also enable school business management professionals to:

• Manage school resources more efficiently and effectively
• Evaluate the nature of school business operations within your school
• Gain specialist expertise in business support services

The Level 4 Diploma programme is open to all schools (and paid for directly by your school) and is separate from the apprenticeship scheme – it is not eligible for apprenticeship funding

The Level 4 Diploma is open to new or aspiring school business managers, as well as those already in post as an SBM or a similar role (such as Finance Manager, Office Manager, School Administrator, Business Support Officer, Bursar, HR Manager, etc).

Further information is available in our guidance FAQs document available under Key Documents (on right of this page). See also price list (in Key Documents, right) for latest pricing information.

Why choose to study with us? Click here to find out about our specialist expertise in delivering school business management programmes.

Level 4 Full Programme Apply Now
11th September 2026 12th October 2026 Apply Now
Level 4 Individual Units
Finance in Schools or Trusts 4th September 2026 4th October 2026 Apply Now
Managing Human Resource Management in Schools or Trusts 11th September 2026 12th October 2026 Apply Now

Level 4 Fully Online

£1,400 + VAT
  • Please refer to above table for details of next intake

Level 4 Individual Unit

£575 + VAT
  • Please refer to above table for details of next intake

All prices exclude (but are subject to) VAT.