CMI Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
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This Course at a Glance
- Gain a recognised coaching and mentoring Level 3 qualification
- Master the foundational principles, skills, and impact of coaching and mentoring
- Ideal for supervisors and first-line managers
- Equivalent to an A-Level or NVQ Level 3 qualification
- 100% online study
- No exams
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CMI Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Gain a recognised coaching and mentoring Level 3 qualification
- Master the foundational principles, skills, and impact of coaching and mentoring
- Ideal for supervisors and first-line managers
- Equivalent to an A-Level or NVQ Level 3 qualification
- 100% online study
- No exams
About your course
The CMI Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF) is the perfect introduction for supervisors and first-line managers looking to develop essential people management skills. This concise Level 3 coaching course focuses on a single, vital unit, equipping you with the foundational principles and skills necessary to effectively coach and mentor individuals and teams.
By completing this Award, you will gain a strong understanding of the distinct skills required for both coaching and mentoring, and how to use these techniques to improve performance, support individual development, and help your team achieve organisational objectives. This qualification is a key stepping stone in your journey as a leader, validating your ability to support and develop others.
Getting started
With learndirect, you’ll study entirely online, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace while balancing work and personal commitments. Our user-friendly platform is available 24/7, and you’ll benefit from expert tutor support throughout your Level 3 coaching course.
As part of your enrolment, you’ll also receive Affiliate CMI Membership (if you’re not already a member). This gives you access to exclusive resources, tools, and professional networks to support your development.
Modules
Unit CMI 3011: Principles, skills and impact of coaching and mentoring
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the principles of coaching and mentoring
- Understand the skills required of a coach
- Understand the skills required of a mentor
- Understand the impact of coaching on individual, team and organisational performance
- Understand the impact of mentoring on individual, team and organisational performance
Entry Requirements
As this is a Level 3 qualification, learners will be expected to have a good standard of written English and will be expected to use an appropriate referencing system.
Minimum age restriction
You must be aged 16 or above to enrol on this course.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 6 months.
Assessment requirements
Your assessments will consist of: Q&A, Essay
Placement or practical required
No placement required, but learners do need to be in an appropriate work setting to allow them to satisfy the criteria of the qualification.
If placement or practical required, when?
Learners need to be in an appropriate work setting for the duration of the course.
Is membership required?
Membership is required and purchased by us.
Certification timeframe
You should receive your certificate in 12 weeks, but that can be extended if an EQA sample is required.
Course fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans, including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
You will have access to the course for 24 months.
This online coaching and mentoring Level 3 course is assessed entirely through coursework. You’ll complete written assignments, including Q&A and essays, that require you to demonstrate your theoretical understanding of coaching and mentoring principles and skills.
This assignment-based approach ensures that the knowledge you gain is relevant and can be applied directly within your role as a supervisor or first-line manager.
CMI
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have achieved a nationally recognised CMI Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring (qualification number: 600/9463/1).
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
Achieving this CMI coaching and mentoring Level 3 Award demonstrates to your employer that you possess the fundamental skills necessary to develop others, a key function of any effective supervisor or first-line manager.
This qualification is an excellent career move for individuals in roles such as:
- First-Line Manager
- Supervisor
- Team Leader
- Junior Manager
The Award also provides a clear and defined pathway to expand your expertise by progressing onto the CMI Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th January
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th January
CMI Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Gain a recognised coaching and mentoring Level 3 qualification
- Master the foundational principles, skills, and impact of coaching and mentoring
- Ideal for supervisors and first-line managers
- Equivalent to an A-Level or NVQ Level 3 qualification
- 100% online study
- No exams
About your course
The CMI Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF) is the perfect introduction for supervisors and first-line managers looking to develop essential people management skills. This concise Level 3 coaching course focuses on a single, vital unit, equipping you with the foundational principles and skills necessary to effectively coach and mentor individuals and teams.
By completing this Award, you will gain a strong understanding of the distinct skills required for both coaching and mentoring, and how to use these techniques to improve performance, support individual development, and help your team achieve organisational objectives. This qualification is a key stepping stone in your journey as a leader, validating your ability to support and develop others.
Getting started
With learndirect, you’ll study entirely online, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace while balancing work and personal commitments. Our user-friendly platform is available 24/7, and you’ll benefit from expert tutor support throughout your Level 3 coaching course.
As part of your enrolment, you’ll also receive Affiliate CMI Membership (if you’re not already a member). This gives you access to exclusive resources, tools, and professional networks to support your development.
Modules
Unit CMI 3011: Principles, skills and impact of coaching and mentoring
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the principles of coaching and mentoring
- Understand the skills required of a coach
- Understand the skills required of a mentor
- Understand the impact of coaching on individual, team and organisational performance
- Understand the impact of mentoring on individual, team and organisational performance
Entry Requirements
As this is a Level 3 qualification, learners will be expected to have a good standard of written English and will be expected to use an appropriate referencing system.
Minimum age restriction
You must be aged 16 or above to enrol on this course.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 6 months.
Assessment requirements
Your assessments will consist of: Q&A, Essay
Placement or practical required
No placement required, but learners do need to be in an appropriate work setting to allow them to satisfy the criteria of the qualification.
If placement or practical required, when?
Learners need to be in an appropriate work setting for the duration of the course.
Is membership required?
Membership is required and purchased by us.
Certification timeframe
You should receive your certificate in 12 weeks, but that can be extended if an EQA sample is required.
Course fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans, including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
This online coaching and mentoring Level 3 course is assessed entirely through coursework. You’ll complete written assignments, including Q&A and essays, that require you to demonstrate your theoretical understanding of coaching and mentoring principles and skills.
This assignment-based approach ensures that the knowledge you gain is relevant and can be applied directly within your role as a supervisor or first-line manager.
Qualifications
CMI
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have achieved a nationally recognised CMI Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring (qualification number: 600/9463/1).
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
Achieving this CMI coaching and mentoring Level 3 Award demonstrates to your employer that you possess the fundamental skills necessary to develop others, a key function of any effective supervisor or first-line manager.
This qualification is an excellent career move for individuals in roles such as:
- First-Line Manager
- Supervisor
- Team Leader
- Junior Manager
The Award also provides a clear and defined pathway to expand your expertise by progressing onto the CMI Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring.
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