It is becoming increasingly apparent that HR and L&D professionals want to have a credible coaching and mentoring ability and skill set to support the needs of managers and staff in their organisations.  We have created a programme to develop that ability and demonstrate credibility through a recognised qualification.  The CMI (Chartered Management Institute) Level 5 Certificate and Diploma in Management Coaching and Mentoring is aimed at anyone wishing to become a qualified coach.

CMI Level 5 Qualifications: ‘These qualifications are designed to support managers in the development of management coaching and mentoring skills, and identifying the links between coaching, mentoring and the achievement of business goals.’ (CMI)

The programme will launch with a two-day foundation session (modules 1 and 2) which will include an overview of the programme (including assignment guidance), introduction to CMI and available study resources, support for creation of your development plan, and some initial co-coaching activities with your colleagues.  The requirement will then be to attend a further two modules (3 and 4) for Certificate, three modules (3, 4 and 5) for Diploma spread over a six-month period.   There will be assignments to complete and you are expected to commit to a further 8–10 hours per month for the Certificate and 10-12 hours per month for the Diploma, with coaching, researching, practically applying the skills or reviewing and reflecting on your practice.  Each participant will also be offered one-to-one coaching sessions to support their individual development plans and feedback on any diagnostic instruments used.

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