Description

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The Mentoring Others eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the principles and practices involved in supporting another person's learning, development and professional growth through mentoring.

The course explores the role of a mentor, establishing effective mentoring relationships and using communication, questioning and feedback to support development. Learners will consider how to set appropriate goals, encourage reflection, maintain professional boundaries and help mentees take responsibility for their own learning and progress.

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees who mentor or support colleagues.
• Managers and supervisors.
• Team leaders and aspiring managers.
• Employees responsible for supporting new or developing team members.
• Experienced employees who share knowledge and experience with others.
• Employees preparing to take on a mentoring role.
• Anyone looking to develop effective workplace mentoring skills.

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What You Will Learn

• What is meant by mentoring.
• The purpose and benefits of workplace mentoring.
• Understanding the role and responsibilities of a mentor.
• Recognising the difference between mentoring and other forms of workplace support.
• Establishing an effective mentoring relationship.
• Building trust and rapport with a mentee.
• Agreeing expectations and responsibilities at the beginning of a mentoring relationship.
• Establishing appropriate professional boundaries.
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Identifying the mentee's development needs and priorities.
• Supporting mentees to establish appropriate goals.
• Developing realistic and achievable mentoring objectives.
• Using effective questioning techniques.
• Applying active listening skills.
• Encouraging mentees to reflect on their experiences.
• Helping mentees identify their own solutions and approaches.
• Sharing knowledge and experience appropriately.
• Providing constructive and useful feedback.
• Encouraging confidence and independent thinking.
• Supporting mentees through challenges and setbacks.
• Recognising different learning and communication preferences.
• Reviewing progress against agreed goals.
• Adjusting mentoring approaches where appropriate.
• Recognising when additional support or expertise may be required.
• Bringing a mentoring relationship to an appropriate conclusion.
• Reflecting on personal effectiveness as a mentor.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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