Staff Development through Mentoring and Coaching

Institute of Leadership and Management Qualifications

An Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

This two day programme introduces participants to the principles and concepts underpinning effective coaching and mentoring and enables them to try out different coaching and mentoring styles. The programme will be of benefit for those people who have responsibility for mentoring or coaching others e.g. for performance management.

Certificate for Professional Workplace Coaches (Level 3)

This three day programme spread over six months is accredited via the production of an assessed portfolio. It introduces participants to the principles and concepts underpinning effective coaching and mentoring, enables them to practice and get feedback on a range of coaching and mentoring styles and examines in a practical way different applications to lead and support others. The programme will be of benefit for those people who have responsibility for mentoring or coaching others up to middle management level.

Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Management (Level 5)

This four day programme spread over nine months is accredited via the production of an assessed portfolio of evidence of coaching. It explores the principles, concepts and theories underpinning effective coaching and mentoring, provides 360 degree feedback on leadership and coaching styles, enables participants to practice coaching and mentoring skills and receive 1:1 feedback. The programme also examines in a practical way different applications to lead and support others. The programme will be of benefit for those people who have responsibility for mentoring or coaching others up to senior management level.

Certificate in Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring (Level 7)

This five day programme spread over one year is accredited via the production of an assessed portfolio of evidence of coaching and a work-based assignment. It explores in depth the principles, concepts and theories underpinning effective coaching and mentoring, provides 360 degree feedback on leadership and coaching styles, and enables participants to practice coaching and mentoring skills and receive 1:1 feedback via a visit to the participant's place of work. The programme will be of benefit for those people who have responsibility for mentoring or coaching others at senior and executive management level or for professional coaches seeking further professional development and a nationally recognised qualification.