Online Courses

We will soon be offering our Level 3 Qualifications in Coaching and Mentoring online. This means that you can study at your own pace using our video lessons, our topic e-workbooks and our assignment guide booklets and videos. You will also have the support of your own personal tutor who will guide you throughout your study. Enjoy the benefits of studying at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home or at your desk. Watch this space for details:

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Virtual Classroom Courses

We offer our ILM Coaching and Mentoring courses on a virtual basis. This means that we run live fully interactive courses, where you will attend our virtual classrooms via Zoom or Teams. Enjoy the benefits of the classroom environment but in the comfort of your own home or at your desk. See below for details:

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ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Mentoring

Start Date: TBC Start Date TBC Qualification Award Delivery Classroom Duration 10 weeks Price £1,079.00

ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Mentoring

Course Information

This ILM Level 3 programme in Effective Mentoring is a good introduction to studying at Level 3.  You will attend live lessons virtually via Zoom or Teams –  this means that you will get the benefit of full teacher and fellow student interaction but from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

You will study 3 mandatory units as follows:

Understanding Good Practice in Mentoring within an Organisational Context – you will gain an understanding of:

  • the purpose of effective mentoring within an organisational context
  • the roles and responsibilities of an effective mentor
  • the skills, knowledge and behaviours required of an effective mentor
  • and how to overcome potential barriers to mentoring

Undertaking Mentoring within an Organisational Context – you will learn how to:

  • produce a plan for effective mentoring to take place for 6 hours
  • agree appropriate topics, goals and/or outcomes relevant to the context of individual(s) being mentored
  • agree an appropriate and confidential contract with individual(s) and other stakeholders

Reflecting on Mentoring Skills within an Organisational Context – you will

  • examine the effectiveness of your own mentoring practice based on evidence, including records, supervision and feedback
  • identify your own strengths and areas for improvement of your own knowledge, skills and behaviour, including communication and interpersonal skills

You will receive an e-workbook to support your study along with thorough assignment guidance booklets and tutorials.

Course Delivery

Classroom

Entry Requirements

This qualification is for learners at all levels who want to develop their knowledge and skills in effective mentoring within an organisational context. They are ideal for both new and existing mentors.

There are no real entry requirements to this course though we will check that you are in an appropriate position to be able to fulfil some of the assessment requirements. You must be able to mentor and evidence mentoring an individual for a minimum of 6 hours.

An informal telephone conversation or email will usually suffice to ensure that this qualification is suitable for you.

Course Duration

Start Date: TBC

Finish Date: TBC

The course is planned for 10 consecutive weeks, each lesson is 5 hours in duration (including breaks) and planned for daytime delivery starting at 09.00 and finishing at 14.00

It is suggested that you allocate at least 3 hours per week for your study to ensure that you progress through the course at a reasonable rate.

Course Price

£1079.00

ILM Level 3 Certificate in Effective Mentoring

Start Date: TBC Start Date TBC Qualification Certificate Delivery Classroom Duration 10 weeks Price £1,199.00

ILM Level 3 Certificate in Effective Mentoring

Course Information

This ILM Level 3 programme in Effective Mentoring is a good introduction to studying at Level 3.  You will attend live lessons virtually via Zoom or Teams –  this means that you will get the benefit of full teacher and fellow student interaction but from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

You will study 3 mandatory units as follows:

Understanding Good Practice in Mentoring within an Organisational Context – you will gain an understanding of:

  • the purpose of effective mentoring within an organisational context
  • the roles and responsibilities of an effective mentor
  • the skills, knowledge and behaviours required of an effective mentor
  • and how to overcome potential barriers to mentoring

Undertaking Mentoring within an Organisational Context – you will learn how to:

  • produce a plan for effective mentoring to take place for 12 hours
  • agree appropriate topics, goals and/or outcomes relevant to the context of individual(s) being mentored
  • agree an appropriate and confidential contract with individual(s) and other stakeholders

Reflecting on Mentoring Skills within an Organisational Context – you will

  • examine the effectiveness of your own mentoring practice based on evidence, including records, supervision and feedback
  • identify your own strengths and areas for improvement of your own knowledge, skills and behaviour, including communication and interpersonal skills

You will receive an e-workbook to support your study along with thorough assignment guidance booklets and tutorials.

Course Delivery

Classroom

Entry Requirements

This qualification is for learners at all levels who want to develop their knowledge and skills in effective mentoring within an organisational context. They are ideal for both new and existing mentors.

There are no real entry requirements to this course though we will check that you are in an appropriate position to be able to fulfil some of the assessment requirements. You must be able to mentor and evidence mentoring an individual for a minimum of 12 hours.

An informal telephone conversation or email will usually suffice to ensure that this qualification is suitable for you.

Course Duration

Start Date: TBC

Finish Date: TBC

The course is planned for 10 consecutive weeks, each lesson is 5 hours in duration (including breaks) and planned for daytime delivery starting at 09.00 and finishing at 14.00

It is suggested that you allocate at least 3 hours per week for your study to ensure that you progress through the course at a reasonable rate.

Course Price

£1199.00

Questions and Answers

How can I pay for my course?

We offer a variety of ways for you to pay for your chosen course please see options below:

Online Courses

You can pay the full amount or in instalments  – this option is available to you in the drop down box next to the “Purchase” button in all of our courses.

You also have the facility to pay either through PayPal or with your credit card – whichever suits you best.

 

Virtual Classroom Courses

You can pay either through a Bank Transfer (we will provide you with our bank details) or we can send you a link which will allow you to pay with your debit/credit card.

If you would like to pay for your course in instalments then contact us so that we can work out a plan that is agreeable.

Call: 01942 886895

Email: info@professional-futures.com

Hit the “Contact us” button at the top of the page.

What are the benefits of studying an ILM coaching and mentoring qualification?

Benefits for individuals

  • Know what it takes to be an effective mentor
  • Understand the role and responsibilities of effective mentors
  • Learn a recognised mentoring model and the tools and techniques to support it
  • Put your new skills into practice by carrying out supervised mentoring sessions
  • Analyse your mentoring performance in order to improve own ability

Benefits for employers

  • Implement mentoring to improve organisational performance
  • Ensure the individuals developed as effective mentors are equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding they require
  • Enhance the mentoring culture in your organisation by developing highly effective mentors

What support can I expect to receive from Professional Futures?

You will be allocated your own personal tutor who will provide you with guidance and advice throughout your qualification whether you are studying on our online courses or with us on a virtual classroom course.

You will also provided with unprecedented assignment guidance – this includes a written assignment guide booklet and a video which walks you through how to present your work and answer each of the questions within your assignment brief. This is combined with the options of contacting your tutor on email, Zoom, Teams or on the phone – whichever option suits you.

All class materials are made available to you either through our online school or on email as required.

What work will I need to do for my ILM Coaching and Mentoring qualification?

You will complete 2 pieces of work as follows:

Understanding good practice in mentoring within an organisational context – A written assignment

Undertaking mentoring within an organisational context and Reflecting on mentoring skills within an organisational context – A portfolio of evidence combined with a reflective review. This piece of work must evidence at least 6 hours of mentoring/coaching for the Award and 12 hours of mentoring/coaching for the Certificate.

You must be able to actively mentor an individual as part of this qualification.

Who are the ILM coaching and mentoring qualifications for?

These qualifications are for learners at all levels who want to develop their knowledge and skills in effective mentoring within an organisational context. They are ideal for both new and existing mentors.

Why coaching and mentoring?

A skilled coach or mentor is an invaluable asset to any organisation. As well as increasing confidence and motivation, ILM’s coaching and mentoring qualifications improve management performance, conflict resolution and communication and interpersonal skills.

Latest research has found that coaching and mentoring can positively impact the workplace in a variety of ways:

  • Stronger teams
  • Support for talented employees
  • Improved ability to align to the organisation’s culture and ethos with employees’
  • A more inclusive culture
  • Improved employee satisfaction scores
  • Improved staff retention

Why should I choose Professional Futures ?

You will be working with a team of qualified teachers/tutors who have a wealth of experience (over 30 years) in leadership, management, coaching and mentoring, project management and teaching/facilitating. Our tutors will provide you with unprecedented support whether you are working with us online, virtually or in the classroom – see our testimonials for some of the feedback our students have left us.

We have been established as a local training provider since 2015 and prior to then our team founded their teaching experience in both the Further Education and Independent Training Provider worlds. Since then we have delivered a wide range of accredited courses (online, virtually and classroom based):

ILM Leadership and Management courses Levels 2-5
ILM Coaching and Mentoring courses Level 3
Qualsafe AET (Award in Education and Training) Level 3

Alongside these courses we have created and delivered a number of bespoke courses for our clients covering such topics as:

Project Management
Customer Service
Complaints handling
Conflict Management
Motivation and Performance Management
Working with Vulnerable People

We have also substantial experience in delivering the following Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards:

Team Leader/Supervisor standards – Level 3

Operations/Departmental Manager standards – Level 5

Our vision is to provide outstanding and relevant vocational education and training, that will promote future success for our learners, apprentices and their employers.

Our mission is that we create and provide innovative, flexible and professional training and development that will promote future success for all.

In summary we recognise that successful learning requires warm, human relationships between teachers and students/apprentices, that are based on trust and mutual respect, where students/apprentices feel safe, supported and challenged so that they become better at learning.