Professional Development: Mentoring and Professional Development
Course details
Course code
Q00018032Course date
Number of classes
7 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Rebecca Eliahoo CharlesFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you鈥檙e not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
If you would like to be able to support a colleague or others through mentoring, this course is for you. You would need to mentor someone, for example, a colleague as this is a practical course covering key skills including: questioning, goal-setting collaboratively and encouraging personal and professional growth. This interactive course covers an introduction to mentoring and how if differs from coaching, counselling and training. It explores the role and responsibilities of mentors and how to prepare for mentoring sessions. Participants explore how their values, beliefs and attitudes might affect their practice; how to give feedback and how to feed forward. We examine case studies and the use of questioning. We also explore mentoring theories and models as well as ethical frameworks. Participants will discuss ways of managing a mentoring relationship, how to reflect on our own practice and how to review and end a mentoring relationship well.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.