ILM Level 5 Diploma in Effective Coaching and Mentoring Course Outline
Total Credit Value: 38
Total Guided Learning Hours: 50
Unit 8588-500: Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context
Credit Value: 6
Guided Learning Hours: 20
Module 1: Understand the Purpose of Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Organisational Effects on Coaching or Mentoring
- Benefits for Individuals and Organisations
- Assess the Impact of Coaching or Mentoring
- Barriers to Coaching or Mentoring
Module 2: Understand the Skills, Behaviours, Attitudes, Beliefs and Values of an Effective Coach or Mentor
- Critically Explore the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviour of an Effective Coach or Mentor
- Analyse Why Coaches or Mentors Require Effective Communication Skills
- Review the Responsibilities of the Coach or Mentor to Manage Relationships (Including Values and Power) and Remain Ethical and Non-Judgemental
Module 3: Understand the Role of Contracting and the Process to Effectively Coach or Mentor
- Review a Model or Process Which Should be Followed When Formally Coaching or Mentoring
- Analyse the Rationale for and the Characteristics of Effective Contracting within Coaching or Mentoring
- Explain the Necessity of Exploring the Expectations and Boundaries of a Coaching or Mentoring Programme with all Stakeholders
Unit 8588-502: Undertaking an Extended Period of Effective Coaching or Mentoring within an Organisational Context
Credit Value: 27
Guided Learning Hours: 20
Module 4: Plan and Prepare for Coaching or Mentoring Programmes
- Plan and Prepare to Deliver a Coaching or Mentoring
- Identify Individual Developmental Needs
- Establish a Coaching or Mentoring Contract
Module 5: Undertake Coaching Sessions
- Complete a Minimum of fifty-four Hours of Coaching or Mentoring
- Document Goals, Progress, Discussions, and Outcomes
- Keep Records of Feedback from Supervisors and Clients
- Maintain Evidence of Ongoing Reflection on Coaching or Mentoring Sessions
Module 6: Reflections on Your Performance as a Coach or Mentor
- Reflect on Each Session and Identify Key Learning
- Justify the Tools and Techniques
- Use Feedback on Effectiveness of Own Coaching or Mentoring
- Learn Effective Communication Techniques
Unit 8588-503: Reviewing Own Ability as a Coach or Mentor within an Organisational Context
Credit Value: 5
Guided Learning Hours: 10
Module 7: Be Able to Holistically Review their Ability to Perform Effectively as a Coach or Mentor within an Organisational Context
- Evaluate the Benefits that Have Been Realised as a Result of the Coaching or Mentoring Undertaken
- Reflect on their Overall Learning and Development as a Coach or Mentor, Including Communication Techniques of Questioning
- Conduct a Comprehensive Evidenced Based Assessment of their own Ability as an Effective Coach or Mentor
Module 8: Be Able to Develop a Plan for their Future Professional Development in Coaching or Mentoring
- Produce an in-Depth SWOT Analysis for their Role as a Coach or Mentor
- Produce a Comprehensive Personal Development Plan, Detailing How this Will Support Own Development in Coaching or Mentoring
- Explain How They Will Monitor and Evaluate their Own Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Relation to Coaching or Mentoring