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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.