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Getting Started The ILM Level 2 Award in Effective Mentoring Skills course is designed for individuals who are seeking to acquire comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to effectively mentor others in various settings. Whether it's within an organisation, the voluntary sector, or community groups, this course aims to equip you with the necessary expertise to support and guide others in their career development and educational pursuits. By delving into the particulars of mentoring, you will gain the insight and tools needed to make a meaningful impact within your respective spheres of influence. Key Benefits For Learners Gain a comprehensive insight into the role and nature of mentoring, including its impact on professional development and organisational success. Acquire and apply advanced mentoring skills to critically evaluate personal performance, while utilising key listening and questioning techniques to facilitate meaningful and impactful interactions. Develop a thorough understanding of how to strategically organise mentoring activities and meticulously plan and execute effective mentoring sessions that drive tangible results. Engage in reflective practices to assess personal performance, define objectives, monitor progress, and identify necessary actions for continuous improvement and success. For Organisations Enables employees to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to become effective mentors within their respective roles. Fosters a culture of mentoring within the organisation by introducing key skills and techniques essential for successful mentoring. Key Highlights This qualification is intended for learners who wish to start a career in mentoring in an organizational context. It is also ideal for existing coaches and mentors. We will ensure your access to the first-class education needed to achieve your goals and dreams and to maximise future opportunities. Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home. Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our qualified tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system. Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide you with comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk. If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience. Career Pathways The ILM Level 2 Award in Effective Mentoring Skills course can open many career pathways including, but not limited to: Training Manager, with an estimated average salary of £30,163 per annum Academic Mentor, with an estimated average salary of £33,156 per annum Business Mentor, with an estimated average salary of £37,216 per annum About Awarding Body Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) is a professional body that helps people worldwide improve their leadership capabilities and advance their careers. All ILM qualifications are awarded by The City and Guilds of London Institute, founded in 1878 and incorporated into the Royal Charter. ILM qualifications are regulated and approved by Ofqual, the governing body for qualifications in the UK. What is included? Learn 100% online at your own pace Dedicated support from expert tutors Dedicated Support Desk Portal: You can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance. Elevate Knowledge: Your tutors will provide formative assessment feedback for each module, helping you improve your achievements throughout the program 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 6 months support period 24-hour access to the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect' Schedule live online classes for each module at your convenience. (Blended learning only) Quality learning resources and study guides developed by ILM-approved tutors. All assessment materials are conveniently accessible through the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect' Induction: We offer online and flexible learning induction to help you settle in and prepare for your online studies ILM Membership - You will receive 12 months of the Institute of Leadership & Management membership, bringing access to a wealth of resources to support your leadership development. ILM Digital credentials - Validate your skills and share achievements anywhere, anytime using Digital Credentials 25% off membership with EMCC UK for all ILM learners studying for a coaching and mentoring qualification. Assessment For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 1500-2000 words and submit it online at your MyLearnDirect learning portal. The submitted assignments will be assessed by your ILM-approved tutor. Entry Requirements The ILM Level 2 Award in Effective Mentoring Skills course is designed for individuals who wish to understand mentoring and develop their mentoring skills to effectively mentor others. To be eligible for this course, you must: Be 18 years of age and over Have some work experience as a mentor or related role Possess the ability to complete the Level 2 course Our friendly admissions advisors will provide the best advice, considering your needs and goals.  Why gain a ILM Qualification? The ILM Level 2 Award in Effective Mentoring Skills course is designed for individuals who wish to understand mentoring and develop their mentoring skills to effectively mentor others. The course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of mentoring. It consists of two comprehensive modules: "Understanding Mentoring" and "Developing Mentoring Skills." These modules cover a wide range of topics including the principles of effective mentoring, communication techniques, goal setting, feedback methods, and strategies for building successful mentoring relationships. By completing the course, you will gain a thorough understanding of mentoring and develop the necessary skills to become successful mentors. Successful completion of the course could lead you to progression to a range of qualifications including: • ILM Level 3 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring • ILM Level 3 Award or Certificate in Leadership & 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 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. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. UNIT1- Understanding Mentoring Reference No : 8584-200 Credit : 2 || TQT : 20 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the role of the mentor and the benefits of mentoring. 2. Understand what makes a mentor effective in their role. 3. Understand how to organise mentoring. UNIT2- Developing Mentoring Skills Reference No : 8584-201 Credit : 3 || TQT : 30 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Be able to commence mentoring sessions to develop an individual. 2. Be able to undertake 3 hours of effective mentoring. 3. Be able to review their own performance as a mentor. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.

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Strategic Thinking and Decision Making: On-Demand The goal of this course is to provide you with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the critical skill of strategic thinking. The participants will consider a four-part model that distinguishes strategic thinking from strategic planning and managing. With that understanding, you will investigate the critical components of strategic thinking and how to apply it effectively. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define strategic thinking and distinguish it from strategic planning and management Explain a high-level approach to gaining strategic thinking skills Integrate other interpersonal skills, such as self-awareness, systems thinking, leadership, constructive conflict, and collaboration, into the fabric of strategic thinking skills Select appropriate techniques to apply strategic thinking in specific situations Recognize and emulate effective strategic thinking behaviors Foundation Concepts Strategic thinking versus strategic planning, decision making and management Strategic thinking attributes Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors Strategic thinking competency and tools at an organization level Strategic Thinking Tools and Techniques at an Individual Level Interpersonal and Team Emotional Intelligence Team Leadership and Trust Constructive Conflict and Collaboration Applying the Critical Skill of Strategic Thinking Team versus client Trusted Advisor

Project Quality Management: On-Demand In today's environment, quality is the responsibility of everyone. Project success is no longer just the fulfillment of a project on schedule, on budget, and within the scope. Today, projects aren't successful unless the customer's needs are met at the highest level of quality at the lowest cost to the organization. Project Managers must know customer needs, and manage to them throughout the project lifecycle, in order to gain acceptance. Project Quality Management provides an interactive, hands-on environment for participants to practice identification of critical quality requirements (quality planning), fulfillment of those requirements through well-designed processes (Quality Assurance), and statistical awareness of technical specifications of project deliverables (Quality Control). What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan for higher quality project deliverables Measure key performance indicators on projects, processes, and products Turn data into useful project information Take action on analyzed data that will drive down non-value-added costs and drive up customer acceptance and satisfaction Reduce defects and waste in current project management processes Foundation Concepts Quality Defined Customer Focus Financial Focus Quality Management Process Management Cost of Quality Planning for Quality Project Manager Role in Planning Voice of the Customer Quality Management Plan Measurement System Accuracy Data Gathering Data Sampling Manage Quality Process Management Process Mapping Process Analysis Value Stream Mapping Standardization Visual Workplace and 5S Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Control Quality The Concept of Variation Common Cause Special Cause Standard Business Reports Tracking Key Measurements Control Charts Data Analysis Variation Root Cause Analysis Variance Management Designing for Quality

Do you want to learn how to become an effective leader? Do you want to take your leadership to the next level? Do you want to get to share your unique talents with others? If yes, then this course is for you! Description: A great leader is the one who can lead and motivate others to achieve greater heights. Our diploma course explores the vital managements aspects, for example, individual effectiveness in senior roles, leading techniques development and usage, managing change in a different, challenging and quickly developing business environment, communicating successfully and exploring talents. This program has been designed for leaders and high potential managers to upgrade their capacity to deal with competence and lead for individual and organisational achievement. Who is this course for? For leaders and high potential managers to upgrade their capacity to deal with competence and lead for individual and organisational achievement. Entrepreneurs. Business owners. Anyone who wants to be a great leader. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam, you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career path: The Leadership and People Management Diploma will be very beneficial and helpful especially to the following careers: Instructor. Leadership program developer. Manager. Businessmen. Leadership and People Management Diploma - Updated Version Leadership Module 01: Developing the Leader Within You 00:21:00 Module 02: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 00:17:00 Module 03: Communication Skills 00:26:00 Module 04: Public Speaking 00:30:00 Module 05: Critical Thinking in Problem-Solving and Decision Making 00:23:00 Module 06: Motivation and Counselling 00:16:00 Module 07: Management and Leadership 00:26:00 People Management Module 01: Introduction to Leadership 00:30:00 Module 02: Inspiration and Leadership 00:30:00 Module 03: Setting Goals and Time Management 00:22:00 Module 04: Body Language and Effective Communication 00:30:00 Module 05: Self-Esteem and Assertiveness Skills 00:24:00 Module 06: Business Management and Corporate Behaviour 00:16:00 Module 07: Meeting Management 00:21:00 Module 08: Project Management 00:23:00 Module 09: Risk Management 00:19:00 Module 10: Team Work and Team Building 00:20:00 Module 11: Performance Management 00:17:00 Module 12: Critical Thinking: Implications for Leadership 00:20:00 Leadership and People Management Diploma - Old Version Leadership Basics The Leadership Gene of HR Management 01:00:00 Becoming a Great Leader 01:00:00 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Management 01:00:00 Build Successful Teams & Relationships 01:00:00 Handle Hard Times & Conflicts Effectively 01:00:00 Managing People Introduction 00:30:00 The Opposite Side of the Coin 01:00:00 How to Lead and Influence People 01:00:00 Getting the Most from Your Team 01:00:00 Extraordinary Ways to Be a Better Leader 00:30:00 Conclusion 00:15:00 Management Management 00:30:00 Definition of Management 00:30:00 Characteristics of Management 00:30:00 Management Functions/Process of Management 00:30:00 Nature of Management 00:30:00 Levels of Management 00:30:00 Characteristics of Professional Managers 00:30:00 Principles of Management 00:30:00 Leadership and People Management Module One - Getting Started 00:30:00 Module Two - The Evolution of Leadership 01:00:00 Module Three - Situational Leadership 01:00:00 Module Four - A Personal Inventory 01:00:00 Module Five - Modeling the Way 01:00:00 Module Six - Inspiring a Shared Vision 01:00:00 Module Seven - Challenging the Process 01:00:00 Module Eight - Enabling Others to Act 01:00:00 Module Nine - Encouraging the Heart 01:00:00 Module Ten - Basic Influencing Skills 01:00:00 Module Eleven - Setting Goals 01:00:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 00:30:00 Activities Leadership and People Management Diploma- Activities 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Leadership and People Management Diploma 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Leadership and People Management Diploma 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Overview The eight 1/2 day Support Manager course is uniquely created to provide training on the fundamentals of management relative to the support environment, and to enhance the inherent skills and knowledge of the support manager. This course focuses specifically on the most common management elements that occur in the technical support centre including, managing customer satisfaction, operations and team performance management and facilitating a team while managing a dynamic service product. This course offers support managers the opportunity to develop and refine their technology support leadership skills enabling them to effectively manage the challenges of the most complex support centres. Who Should Attend The Support Manager course is for managers who have at least six months management experience and have received some basic management training. Requirements The course begins with a review and quiz on a set of pre-class reading materials. These materials are sent to each participant two weeks prior to the class start date. Participants are strongly encouraged to register at least two weeks in advance to allow time to complete these pre-class assignments. Each participant is required to bring the pre-class reading materials as well as a notebook computer with a USB port and with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint installed. These will be used as tools during the course. All other materials and tools will be provided. Homework is assigned for most evenings of the course. Please plan for study time outside of class. Some of the training objectives… Manage dynamics of change within the support centre Enhance leadership skills Effective staff utilisation Increase support centre morale and retention

Personal character is the sum of your moral and ethical qualities. It is these same qualities that provide the foundation for your working relationships. This course helps you to reflect on your work behaviour and how this manifests itself in terms of integrity. Without this it is impossible to lead and manage a team with any degree of lasting success. Nor is it possible to survive in an organisation, which is not dedicated to ethical relationships.

PMI-ACP® Exam Prep: On-Demand This course builds on the candidates' practical experience of Agile in the workplace to equip them with the broad range of knowledge and skills required for the PMI® Agile Certification exam. It will follow the PMI® requirements and reference the suggested reading list, including the Agile Practice Guide, but will not be limited to those areas. Within the profession and discipline of project management, Agile continues to develop as a significant and important aspect of bringing change to an organization. Where the products of change must be delivered to the business 'on time,' Agile is often the chosen methodology. In addition to equipping candidates for the PMI® Agile Certification examination, this course will also support candidates in taking a more informed and effective role in Agile projects. It will also enable them to take a significant role in encouraging and enabling the organization to become or develop as an Agile environment. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Appreciate the wider aspects of Agile project management tools and techniques Integrate various disciplines within Agile Tailor / customize Agile to suit the needs of different projects Prepare yourself for the PMI® Agile Certification examination Getting Started Introductions Agenda Expectations Foundation Concepts Defining 'Traditional' Project Management Project management parameters The 'traditional' approach to the parameters Strengths and weaknesses of the traditional approach Defining 'Agile' Project Management Project management parameters revisited The 'agile' approach to the parameters Strengths and weaknesses of agile Managing projects with traditional and agile methods Can the two approaches co-exist? Leveraging the benefits of both methods Options for using both methods on a project Avoiding the elephant traps Key aspects of the PMI® Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Handbook Overview Eligibility requirements Exam information Exam Blueprint Continuing certification requirements Key aspects of the PMI Agile Certification Examination Content Outline Introduction Agile exam content outline Tools and techniques Knowledge and skills Domains and tasks (not examined) An Introduction to Agile and Implementing Agile Definable work vs. high-uncertainty work Project factors that influence tailoring The Agile Manifesto and 12 Principles Agile mindset Agile domains and tasks Agile Tools and Techniques Related to PM 'Hard Skills' Planning, monitoring, and adapting The need for planning, monitoring, and adapting The Agile approach to planning and plans The Agile planning tools and techniques The Agile monitoring tools and techniques The Agile approach to adapting Product quality A definition of 'product quality' Setting the standard for product quality Agile tools and techniques for achieving product quality Risk management A definition of 'risk' What is 'at risk'? The acceptability of risks The Agile tools and techniques for managing risks Agile Tools and Techniques Related to PM 'Soft Skills' The difference between PM 'hard and soft' skills Communications The importance of communications Forms of agile communications Communications within the project Communications from the project Communications to the project Making communications the cultural norm Interpersonal Skills Defining and understanding management Defining and understanding leadership Defining and understanding servant leadership Delegating vs. empowering Playing to people's strengths Overcoming the roadblocks Core Agile Tools and Techniques The philosophy of core Agile tools and techniques Agile estimation Will traditional forms of estimating work for agile? The relationship between estimating and guessing The relationship between estimating and sizing The where, who, and how of agile estimating Agile analysis and design Product analysis and design from a user point of view Product analysis and design from a supplier point of view Product analysis and design from an agile project point of view Value-Based Agile Tools and Techniques The role of value-based tools and techniques in bridging traditional PM with Agile Value-based prioritization Value-based prioritization and agile projects Investment appraisal methods Regulatory driven Customer driven Ranking methods (MMF, MoSCoW) Metrics What should we measure / track? Methods of measuring / tracking Adding value with metrics Process Improvement Value-stream analysis Value-stream mapping Agile Knowledge and Skills Context of Agile Knowledge and Skills vis-à-vis Agile Tools and Techniques Agile Knowledge and Skills Process focused People focused Product focused Project focused Exam Preparation and Course Closure The application process - where are you now? The 'Exam-Focused Journal' - what you still have to do Further preparation - self-study schedule Exam topic review Practice exam Practice exam debrief Course closure

Understand how to identify the symptoms of complacency that include feeling stuck, fear of change, boredom and if left unchecked and depression. All people experience complacency at different times, typically after a reaching a success. Implement strategies for overcoming complacency before it spreads. Learning Objectives Explain the dangers of team complacency, Apply eight ways to defeat complacency Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Understand opportunities for providing feedback that include opinion, recurring errors, behaviors, and work habits. Learn how to deliver positive feedback by being specific, timely, and avoiding pitfalls mistakes. Deliver opportunity feedback with planning, remembering to point out what's going well with your observations and invite a discussion. Learning Objectives Explain the conditions for giving constructive feedback, Effectively deliver positive feedback, Apply a Fast Feedback technique Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams