The Department for Employment and Learning is keen to encourage organisations to see the real benefits of investing in relevant and meaningful Leadership & Management training. It is recognised that this can be a key factor in improved productivity and success in the global business environment.

More information about Leadership and Management funding.

European Social Fund (ESF)

The Northern Ireland European Social Fund has some £166 million of financial funding. The programme is a key part of the EU's Lisbon Strategy for growth and jobs. It has two key aims:
• To help people into sustainable employment; and
• To improve workforce skills.
Seventy-six projects have been approved under the first call for Priority 1 of this Programme. The next call will be made in 2010. However, sole traders cannot apply.

Where can we get more information? Visit www.delni.gov.uk/index, call the European Unit, Department for Employment and Learning on 028 9025 7644, or email european.unit@delni.gov.uk.

European Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP)

The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) is a €6,970 million European funding programme which supports education and training across Europe. Running from 2007-2013, the LLP provides funding for all stages of lifelong learning, for activities at school, at college, at university, in the workplace and in the community. The LLP is made up of several different programmes offering a variety of opportunities.

More information on the LLP

Funding information

ILM has launched a new funding information service for our customers, to help answer any general queries you have around government funding for our qualifications.

Please email your enquiry to funding@i-l-m.com including your centre name, number and any additional contact information.

We will aim to respond to your enquiry within five working days.