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Level 5 Effective Coaching and Mentoring Course Online

Cost£1,313.00
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Effective Coaching and Mentoring Course. Study online at your own pace, with tutor support and live webinars built in. A fee applies for the City and Guilds Certificate in the course, currently set at the awarding body rate.

The course covers the principles of coaching and mentoring, how to guide personal growth, and how to build responsibility in others at work. You explore the differences between coaching and mentoring, and develop practical techniques to support colleagues. It typically takes around 9 months to complete.

You finish with a Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring.

Who this course is for

Awarded by the ILM, this professional qualification is designed to develop your ability to influence, guide and develop those around you. Ideal for those looking to progress into more advanced supervisory roles; you will cover the differences between coaching and mentoring, and learn how to encourage personal growth and responsibility within the workplace.

An ILM Level 5 qualification provides excellent career prospects, as ILM qualifications are nationally recognised and respected by employers around the world.

As a student on this programme you will receive free studying membership with the ILM, which gives you access to a range of invaluable tools and resources that will help you get the most from your formal training. Studying memberships lasts for the length of your programme or a minimum of six months.

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements to work towards this qualification. However, you should be working in a role where you are involved in coaching and mentoring other members of staff, and be dedicated to developing the individual talents of colleagues within the workplace.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the key differences between coaching and mentoring.
  • You'll learn how to influence and guide colleagues in a workplace setting.
  • You'll develop techniques to encourage personal growth and responsibility in others.
  • You'll build skills to support individuals in reaching their potential at work.
  • You'll practise applying coaching and mentoring models to real workplace situations.
  • You'll reflect on your own practice and identify areas for development.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course materials in your own time. Tutor support is available throughout, and the course includes live webinars where you can ask questions and discuss ideas. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective work based on your own workplace practice. No formal exams are required.

What you will need to bring

You should be working in a role where you coach or mentor colleagues, as assignments draw on your workplace experience. The College of Animal Welfare will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Workplace coach, supports colleagues to develop skills and confidence.
  • Team leader, guides and develops direct reports in a supervisory role.
  • Learning and development advisor, designs and delivers staff development programmes.
  • HR business partner, works with managers to build team capability.
  • Internal mentor, supports new or junior staff through structured mentoring.

What you could study next

  • ILM Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring, for those moving into senior or executive coaching roles.
  • Level 5 or Level 7 CIPD qualifications in Learning and Development, relevant if you want to move into a broader people development or HR role.
  • A coaching accreditation through a professional body such as the ICF or EMCC, to practise as an independent coach.
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