ILM Level 5 Award in Coaching and Mentoring in Management

This level 5 qualification aims to provide practising managers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform effectively as workplace coaches and mentors as part of their usual work role. 
By the end of the training participants will be able to;
• Coach/mentor staff to achieve their potential
• Present a business case for coaching or mentoring
• Communicate effectively as a management coach
• Successfully undertake 12 hours coaching/mentoring in the workplace
• Complete a diary reflecting on their coaching/mentoring practice
• Define actions to improve coaching/mentoring practice.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements although candidates should be practising managers.  Prior to undertaking the course, candidates will be expected to meet with their manager to discuss the purpose of the learning and its proposed  outcomes.  They should also ensure that they can undertake 12 hours workplace coaching or mentoring during the programme, and are able to undertake the pre-course reading required.

Duration

This programme is completed over a 10-12 week period and comprises:
• Two full day workshops
• Three half-day workshops including opportunity for coaching practice
• Tutorial support

Content

The course comprises three mandatory units which enable participants to understand,  and demonstrate knowledge and skills in workplace coaching and mentoring :
• In unit 1 participants explore the characteristics of effective coaches and mentors, going on to present a business case for using coaching or mentoring within your organisation.
• In the second unit, participants review their own avility as a management coach or mentor, exploring their ethical and moral views as well as building communication skills.
• During the final mandatory unit, participants plan and deliver a short coaching or mentoring programme in line with their organisation, divisional or team goals.

Assessment

Assessment is by submitting a 2000-2500 word work-based assignment, plus a reflective coaching/mentoring diary.  Full guidance is given for each of tehse and we also provide tutorial support.  The course handbook and much of the course materials will be provided electronically.

Additional Information

Course Fee: £900 for acadenic period 2012/2013

To express an interest in this course or to make an application, please follow the link to the right of this page.

Course will be held at our Draper's Court Centre, Kingston hall Road, Kingston on Thames  KT1 2BQ.

Next scheduled start date is flexible and will be arranged when sufficient numbers of applications are received.

For further enquiries, please contact our Course Enquiry Centre on 020 8546 2151 or by email: courses@kingston-college.ac.uk