Course description
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching & Mentoring
The core aim of this programme is to enable you to develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours as a coach and mentor. You will learn how to effectively manage the coaching and mentoring process and develop an understanding of how the organisational context can affect coaching or mentoring.
Overview
- Engaging and practical workshops
- 3 course modules with assessments
- Includes supervision and tutorial support
- Accredited ILM qualification
- 6-12 months for completion
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Is this course right for me?
This qualification is aimed at managers and those with significant responsibility for effective coaching and mentoring as part of their daily role within an organisational context. This qualification is also ideal for individuals who wish to move into a development role or start a career as a freelance coach or mentor.
This is also a valuable programme for HR and Learning & Development professionals who want to gain a recognised qualification to enhance and accredit their experience with a recognised qualification.
Are there any formal entry requirements?
Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, we advise that before registering onto the programme, you have carefully considered how you will meet and undertake the required practical coaching and mentoring hours as part of the qualification (18 hours for this qualification).
For our online programmes, you are required to have access to suitable IT resources (access to a laptop/PC/iPad/tablet) and an internet connection to be able to access the ‘live’ online workshops.
Training Course Content
This qualification is made up of three core modules that enable you to understand, develop and demonstrate the required levels of knowledge and skills to deliver effective coaching and mentoring.
- The first module ‘Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context’ provides you with an understanding of the skills, principles and practice required for effective coaching or mentoring within an organisational context.
- In the second module ‘Undertaking Effective Coaching or Mentoring within an Organisational Context’ you are required to plan and prepare to deliver a coaching or mentoring programme to support a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 individuals over 18 hours. Delegates are also expected to engage in and evidence a minimum of 1 hour of supervision for this module. To support your coaching and mentoring practice, you will learn about a range of coaching and mentoring models, tools and techniques.
- In the final module ‘Reviewing Own Ability as a Coach or Mentor within an Organisational Context’ you are required to holistically review your ability to perform effectively as a coach or mentor within an organisational context. As part of the course you will engage in ongoing reflective practice and learn about a selection of reflective practice models and techniques.
Course delivery details
What can I expect?
- To be challenged, have some fun, learn a lot and engage in thought-provoking learning opportunities!
- Training, supervision, and tutorial support from qualified and highly experienced practicing coaches
- Group and one-to-one supervision
- Peer to peer coaching – observed and feedback provided
- Workbooks for all training workshops
- Access to the ‘closed’ online groups enabling you to collaborate outside of the formal learning environment
- Assessment of all three modules with comprehensive feedback
- A minimum of 12 months membership of The Institute of Leadership & Management
- A copy of one of the core reading texts for the course
- Support to find appropriate coachees and mentees to work with
Expenses
Classroom
- Course fee: £1,650 (includes VAT)
- Early bird fee: £1,485 (includes VAT)
Online
- Course fee: £1,550 (includes VAT)
- Early bird fee: £1,395 (includes VAT)