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The ILM Level 3 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring course is designed for individuals who are interested in acquiring comprehensive knowledge, developing a wide range of skills, and building confidence in order to effectively coach or mentor people in various professional and personal contexts.
It is especially suitable for those who are looking to embark on a rewarding career in coaching or mentoring and wish to gain a strong foundation in this field.
The ILM Level 3 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring course is designed for individuals who wish to commence a career in coaching or mentoring.
The course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of coaching and mentoring. The modules cover a wide range of topics including the good practice in coaching and mentoring, coaching skills and mentoring skills within the organisation, etc. By completing the course, you will gain a thorough understanding of coaching and mentoring and develop the necessary skills to become successful coaches and mentors.
Successful completion of the course could lead you to progression to a range of qualifications including:
ILM Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management
ILM Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management
ILM graduates achieve remarkable things:
An impressive 70,000 people take ILM qualifications every year, with 93% of employers agreeing that their managers improved after completion.
Through the collaboration with European Mentoring and Coaching Council UK (EMCC UK), both existing ILM coaching and mentoring learners and those newly qualified coaches/mentors will have access to the membership of the Council at a discounted price (25% off EMCC UK annual membership fee), plus up-to-date guidance, thought leading support via joint webinars and CPD events. An ILM level 3 learners would be an affiliate EMCC UK member. Whilst an ILM level 5 leaners would fall into the associate membership and ILM level 7 learners would either qualify for the associate or professional membership.
ILM learners who successfully become an EMCC UK member will have access to their resources. ILM learners will also receive documents including competency frameworks as well as a range of free resources including access to the International Journal, free e-books, discounted publications and research papers.
ILM Membership - All ILM learners receive a minimum of 12 months membership of the Institute of Leadership & Management, bringing access to a wealth of resources to support their leadership development
ILM Digital credentials - Validate skills and share achievements anywhere, anytime using Digital Credentials
Full access for 10 months from enrolment.
The ILM Level 3 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring is designed for individuals who use coaching and mentoring skills in their day-to-day role and want a well-rounded qualification to develop and formalise their practice.
For Learners
For Organisations
ILM (the Institute of Leadership and Management) is among the UK's leading providers of leadership and management qualifications and forms part of the City & Guilds Group. Its qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual and are used widely by employers — from small businesses to large multinationals — to build leadership capability at every level.
ILM qualifications are built around a practical, applied approach, pairing leadership theory with real workplace application, and cover learners from first-time supervisors through to experienced senior leaders and executive coaches.
Key reasons to choose ILM Qualifications:
To enrol in the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring, learners must meet the following entry requirements.
Be 18 years of age and over.
Hold a Level 2 qualification or have equivalent relevant experience in a supervisory role.
Possess the ability to complete the Level 5 course.
The course is offered in English. You must possess considerable competency in English.
For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 1,500–2,000 words and submit it online via your MyLearnDirect learning portal.
To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring, the learner must achieve two mandatory units, achieving 6 credits and 10 credits from Group 1 or 10 credits from Group 2. In short, learner must achieve 16 credits to possess this qualification.
Rules of combination
Two mandatory units (total credit value of 6)
Learners need to complete two mandatory units and 2 units from Group 1 or 2 to achieve this qualification.
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Mandatory Units |
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Units |
Level |
Credit |
GLH |
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8587-300 Understanding Good Practice in Coaching within an Organisational Context |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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8587-301 Understanding Good Practice in Mentoring within an Organisational Context |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Group 1 |
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Units |
Level |
Credit |
GLH |
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8587-302 Undertaking an Extended Period of Coaching within an Organisational Context |
3 |
7 |
14 |
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8587-303 Reflecting on Coaching Skills within an Organisational Context |
3 |
3 |
8 |
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Group 2 |
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Units |
Level |
Credit |
GLH |
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8587-304 Undertaking an Extended Period of Mentoring within an Organisational Context |
3 |
7 |
14 |
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8587-305 Reflecting on Mentoring Skills within an Organisational Context |
3 |
3 |
8 |
Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit enables learners to comprehend effective practices in workplace coaching and how to implement them efficiently within an organizational framework. It aims to cultivate the skills necessary for delivering and managing coaching sessions over an extended duration, while also emphasizing the significance of maintaining coaching records, engaging in reflective practice, and providing supervision in the coaching process.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit aims to enhance learners' capacity to evaluate their coaching skills and how they are applied. It also focuses on understanding the impact of coaching on performance and development in a workplace environment.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit aims to equip learners with the ability to undertake a minimum of 12 hours of effective mentoring within an organizational context, plus a 2-hour meeting with their supervisor, to develop their mentoring skills and understanding.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit aims to equip learners to understand the practices required for effective mentoring within an organizational context, focusing on reflecting on mentoring skills and their application.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit assists learners in comprehending the significance of effective coaching within an organizational framework, as well as the roles and responsibilities associated with being an effective coach. It also outlines the necessary skills, knowledge, and behaviors that an effective coach should possess, and discusses strategies for overcoming potential obstacles to coaching.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit intends to give learners a clear understanding of the practices that contribute to effective mentoring in an organizational context. It highlights the importance of mentorship in professional settings.
Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support but can't attend scheduled live classes, then online learning is the perfect study method. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. We are dedicated to offering extensive learning support to simplify your learning journey, so we provide the option to schedule online personal meetings with your tutor at your convenience.
Our simplified online learning facilitates you to achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
We are committed to providing unwavering support throughout your educational journey. Our dedicated support team is a crucial link between tutors and learners, ensuring that guidance, assessment feedback, and additional study assistance are delivered promptly and effectively.
We focus on providing a sophisticated, flexible learning experience. Our courses are designed with 100% online learning so your studies fit around your full-time work and other commitments, letting you study from anywhere, at your own pace.
You'll also get dedicated tutor support, scheduled personal tutor meetings whenever you need them, and access to our Dedicated Support Desk portal to raise queries or request a call back.
What is the difference between Award, Certificate and Diploma?
Depending on how detailed the qualification is and how long it might take to complete, ILM qualifications fall into three sizes:
Regulated qualifications are reviewed and accredited by a regulatory body that assures the qualification offers a quality syllabus, learning outcomes, assessment and teaching strategies. The assessments of regulated qualifications are undertaken fairly to guarantee that the certificate is recognised as a valid achievement. Regulated qualifications are recognised worldwide and provide a pathway to a higher level of study. Employers also value regulated qualifications, and employees who achieve them gain a competitive advantage over others.
In the UK, qualifications at schools and colleges are regulated by Ofqual, which maintains a register providing more details on each qualification and its awarding bodies. To ensure quality assurance, regulated qualifications are reviewed periodically so learners obtain up-to-date skills and knowledge and have confidence in the qualifications they pursue.
Are ILM courses regulated?
All ILM qualifications are awarded by The City and Guilds of London Institute which was founded in 1878 and is incorporated by Royal Charter and, are regulated by OfQual.
Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support without attending scheduled classes, then online learning is the perfect study method for you. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. Our simplified online learning helps you achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
You can schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement. When it comes to support, we have a dedicated support desk team so you can raise queries, request tutor support, and ask for a callback whenever you need guidance or assistance.
You will have access to unlimited dedicated tutor support through our centralised Support Desk portal. You can schedule personal tutor meetings whenever needed and raise queries via the MyLearnDirect learning portal at any time.
What are the payment methods?
The fee can be paid in either of the following methods:
Debit Card/Credit Card
PayPal
Bank Transfer
Do you offer a monthly payment plan?
Yes. We offer flexible, low-cost and interest-free payment plans across all our courses and study methods, so you can spread the cost monthly and focus on learning.
It is a purely online course that allows you to complete the learning at your own pace. However, there is a course expiry date for each awarding body. You are required to complete your course within the support duration specified for each course. You should inform the admissions advisor during enrollment if you need additional time.
The course duration for all the (a) award courses are 6 months, (b) certificate courses are 10 months, (c) diploma courses are 12 months and (d) extended diploma programs are 18 months.
The course support duration applies to all the programs delivered by SBTL, irrespective of the awarding bodies.
Can I interchange the units?
As an approved centre, SBTL preselects the units for each course from those listed in the awarding body's specification, and the preselected units are shown on every course's details page.
If you'd like different units, you must request this before enrolment so we can confirm the learning resources are available. Once enrolment is complete, unit interchange requests can no longer be accommodated.
What are the steps I need to follow once I decide to join you?
What does the allocated tutor provide to me?
