Location
Online
Dates
Can be taken anytime
Course Type
Professional Training Course
Accreditation
Yes (Details)
Language
English
Price
$370 $40 only

Course Overview

Develop your skills as an successful, influential life coach with this Advanced Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring. You will learn how to best aid individuals, groups and entire businesses in achieving their personal and organisational goals, with lessons covering the most effective strategies for life coaching, self-improvement techniques and understanding human behaviour, delivered through videos, electronic handouts and online assessments.

Description

Whether you're an established development instructor or a passionate professional looking to start their career as a life coach or mentor, this innovative distance learning course will help you develop your skills, enhance your CV and earn a CPD and IAO-accredited diploma as evidence of your expertise. You will begin by establishing knowledge of psychological theories of human behaviour and motivation, before learning to apply them using different coaching and mentoring techniques.

Benefits of studying with Victoria Education include

  • Easy-to-understand course materials designed by industry experts, accessible through your smartphone, laptop, desktop or tablet device
  • No hidden fees or costs - study a professional course and earn a professional e-certificate upon successful completion
  • Get instant feedback from automated assessments and mock exams to gauge your progress
  • No formal deadlines or teaching schedule, meaning you can learn at your own pace
  • 24/7 help and support from your online tutors, through email and via our live online chat
  • Qualify for an NUS Extra card and gain access to over 200 fantastic deals from high street brands and one free year of ISIC unlocking over 42,000 international discounts

Who should take this course

Who is this course for?

The course is aimed at anyone wishing to start working in such roles, or existing professionals wishing to boost their skills and employability.

Our courses are open to learners of all levels with no formal experience or qualifications required to enrol. However, learners should be aged 16 or over and have a good understanding of English language, numeracy and IT.

Accreditation

CPD

Course content

How is this qualification delivered?

Our courses are taught entirely online, meaning you can access the materials wherever, whenever, at a pace that suits you, without formal deadlines or teaching schedules.

The courses are delivered through

  • Video lessons
  • PDF handouts
  • Mock exams
  • Online assessment

These can be accessed through any device with an internet connection. Our e-learning platform is optimised for use on mobile, tablet, laptops and desktop computers.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Essentials of Life Coaching

  • Getting started
  • The life calling model
  • Different approaches to life coaching
  • What coaching looks like
  • Effective coaching strategies
  • Key skills of the life coach
  • Keeping good records

Life Coaching

  • Motivation and self-improvement
  • Setting effective targets
  • What's the difference between goals and values?
  • The qualities of a successful person
  • Managing stress
  • Time Management
  • Challenging yourself to be motivated
  • How to maximise your potential
  • Overcoming mental blocks
  • Positive behaviours to emulate
  • The importance of staying motivated
  • Education as a form of self-development
  • Understanding your social roles
  • The key to good work/life balance
  • Avoiding common mistakes
  • Common challenges
  • Steps towards a successful life
  • The function of motivation

Essentials of Mentoring

  • Establishing a good relationship
  • Benefits of a protege
  • Finding a protege
  • Selecting a protege
  • Starting a dialogue
  • Mentoring skills
  • Ending the relationship
  • Working with multiples
  • Live and learn
  • How to be a professional altruist

Coaching and Mentoring

  • Introduction
  • What is coaching and mentoring?
  • How to establish clear goals
  • Identifying limitations
  • Putting together a viable training strategy
  • Creating a development plan
  • Establishing a trusting environment
  • Understanding the importance of effective feedback
  • Strategies for overcoming common obstacles
  • Knowing when you've achieved success
  • The relationship between coaching and mentoring
  • Conclusion
  • Practical exercises

Mandatory units

The course consists of four mandatory modules

  • Life Coaching Basics
  • Life Coaching
  • Mentoring Basics
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Assessment

The assessment at the end of each course is a multiple-choice exam taken through our online platform. The system is fully automated so you will receive your results instantly upon completion.

Certification

Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification. You can order a print copy sent by post for GBP12.

About Course Provider

Victoria Education is a leading provider of online training, practical courses and professional accreditation.

Our mission is to make learning accessible, affordable, and available to all, regardless of experience or qualifications.

Frequently asked questions

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