by Mindtools
At Mindtools, we believe that every manager deserves the opportunity to grow with confidence and lead with purpose. That’s why we’re proud to announce that Mindtools is now an Institute of Leadership Approved Training Provider, and our innovative management development program, Manager Skill Builder (MSB), has received official accreditation from the Institute.
This recognition reflects our continued commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based management development solutions that meet the evolving needs of today’s organizations.
Manager Skill Builder: A practical pathway to management capability
Designed for the modern workplace, Manager Skill Builder is an adaptive, self-paced learning experience comprising 36 modules that builds essential management skills, fast. By capturing where each learner is in their development, it creates a personalized learning path focused on their most relevant skill gaps. The modules are grounded in real-world scenarios and provide nudges that reinforce behaviour change over time. As such, the program supports managers at every stage of their leadership journey.
Now kitemarked by the Institute of Leadership, MSB has been independently verified to meet the Institute’s Five Dimensions of Leadership:
- Authenticity
- Vision
- Achievement
- Ownership
- Collaboration.
This accreditation highlights the strength of our program design and its alignment with what great management looks like, both today and in the future.
About the Institute of Leadership
The Institute of Leadership is a globally respected professional body that champions better leadership and management in the workplace. With over 75 years of experience and a community of more than 50,000 members across 70 countries, the Institute supports individuals and organizations, through research and resources, to fulfil a shared mission of:
“Inspiring great leadership – everywhere.”
This mission strongly echoes our own at Mindtools. We exist to empower managers and leaders at every stage of their development journey.
What this means for our L&D customers
The Institute of Leadership’s kitemark on the Manager Skill Builder is more than just a badge of quality. It’s a signal to your organization that:
- MSB meets high, independently verified standards of management skills development
- Your managers are gaining skills aligned with proven leadership frameworks
- Their learning journey is credible, evidence-based, and valued by a recognized industry body
- You’re investing in a solution that supports long-term leadership capability.
For our customers, this accreditation strengthens the case for choosing Manager Skill Builder as a trusted part of your management development strategy.
Whether you’re building foundational management skills or developing future leaders, the Institute of Leadership accreditation brings additional assurance and value to your MSB investment.
By choosing Mindtools, you’re not just offering your managers training; you’re giving them a development experience that’s grounded in credibility, capability and continuous growth.
To learn more about Manager Skill Builder and how it can support your organization, get in touch with our team.
