CMI Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring Training in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, part-time on Wednesday evenings over 25 weeks. This CMI coaching and mentoring training course is designed for people who are already working in teaching, training, or a vocational role and want to develop their coaching and mentoring skills. You'll cover the core knowledge and practical skills needed to support others in a coaching and mentoring capacity. Entry requires evidence of a Level 2 English qualification and at least a full Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
Who this course is for
This qualification is for those who are teaching, coaching or training and/or those who need to be able to coach and mentor individuals in a range of settings including in a training company, FE College, Adult Learning Service or a company’s internal training department. It is also suitable for those who want to diversify into coaching and mentoring on a part-time basis. This qualification covers the core skills, knowledge and understanding needed to support other learners in a coaching and mentoring capacity. Learners must be occupationally competent in the vocational area in which they are providing coaching and mentoring.
Entry requirements
All applicants must attend a bespoke information session and informal interview to discuss their qualifications, experience, workplace role, motivation and aspirations.You will need:Evidence of a Level 2 English qualification (or screening at Level 2 if you do not have evidence of this)To be occupationally competent in the vocational area in which you are providing coaching and mentoringEvidence of achievement of at least a full Level 3 qualification or demonstration of the ability to work at Le
What you will learn
You'll develop the skills to coach and mentor individuals in workplace and training settings.
You'll build knowledge of coaching and mentoring models and how to apply them.
You'll learn how to plan and structure coaching and mentoring sessions.
You'll practise giving feedback effectively to support others' development.
You'll understand how to reflect on and evaluate your own coaching and mentoring practice.
You'll gain experience of supervising and supporting learners in a real vocational context.
How you will learn
The course runs across 10 classroom-based sessions at Derby College, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 8pm. You'll also complete a minimum of 4 hours of coaching and 4 hours of mentoring in your workplace, with supervision and support. Assessment is through work-based evidence and practical demonstration of your coaching and mentoring skills alongside your classroom learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to a workplace where you can carry out at least 4 hours of coaching and 4 hours of mentoring with employees as part of the programme.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal trainer or coach, supporting staff development within your organisation.
Workplace mentor, guiding new or junior colleagues in a vocational area.
Learning and development coordinator, planning and delivering training programmes.
Further education teacher or trainer, working in a college or adult learning setting.
Training consultant, providing coaching and mentoring services to businesses.
What you could study next
CMI Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring: the natural next step if you want to develop more advanced coaching practice and take on a strategic or senior role.
Level 4 Award in Education and Training (AET): if you're moving toward a teaching or training role in further education.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET): a full teaching qualification recognised for FE and adult learning settings.
