Coaching and Mentoring Distance Learning

Here’s a question – what’s the difference between a coach/mentor and a trainer? The answer – coaches and mentors nurture development by inspiring others, while trainers simply provide direct instructions. Suffice to say, becoming a genuinely effective and successful mentor can be quite the challenge, as getting it right means mastering a variety of interconnected disciplines. Nevertheless, for those with the required skills, talents and personal attributes, the role of the coach/mentor can be one of unique rewards and opportunities. 

This Coaching and Mentoring Distance Learning, course builds an important foundation upon which to continue building professional-level coaching and mentoring skills. Candidates explore the ways in which inspirational guidance, the sharing of wisdom and generally leading by example can be infinitely more powerful than telling other what to do or how to do it. Four intensive course units introduce crucial coaching and mentoring skills, assessment and evaluation, the provision of feedback and the development of powerful interpersonal skills. 

Coaching and Mentoring Distance Learning,course consists of the following four units:

Unit 1 – Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

In the opening course unit, candidates are guided through what it is that the coach/mentor does and the role they play in the modern business/organisation. A variety of key coaching skills and techniques are introduced, along with effective approaches to assessment and scoring for the monitoring and management of progress.

Unit 2 – Interpersonal Communication Skills

The primary core focus of Unit 2 is the development of strong interpersonal communication skills, along with their importance in the field of coaching and mentoring. Candidates also investigate effective probing techniques, along with the importance of listening rather than simply hearing others and how to become a better listener in general.

Unit 3 – Critical Coaching Skills

Course content then moves onto core coaching skills, incorporating an investigation of common learning styles and principles, what it takes to become an effective coach and an investigation of the benefits/consequences matrix. Candidates are also introduced to the methodology of setting goals in accordance with the SPIRIT model – Specific, Prizes, Individual, Review, Inspiring, Time-Bound.

Unit 4 – The Coaching Model

In the final course unit, the coaching model is explored in greater depth with specific focus on common coaching challenges. Candidates are guided through common coaching problems and their respective causes/solutions, along with the importance of providing proactive feedback and a breakdown of the ‘Four Steps’ coaching model. 

Paying in Instalments: £360 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £80

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £28

Pay in Full: (£60 Discount) £300

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

A career in coaching is all about helping others reach their full potential. Upon completion of this course, you will be one step closer to reaching your own full potential as a coach or mentor. You may pursue a position with an established business, within a school or educational environment or you may choose to set up your own business from scratch. Typical starting salaries range from around £18,000 to £25,000 for qualified candidates. 

• Teachers and educators at all levels
• Existing coaches and mentors with no formal qualifications
• Anyone looking to improve their communication skills
• Candidates considering moving on to more advance studies
• Anyone with an interest in going into business for themselves

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