CMI Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
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This Course at a Glance
- Achieve the highest CMI coaching and mentoring qualification at Level 3
- Comprehensive six-unit programme covering skills, processes, relationships, and equality
- Ideal for aspiring or current first-line managers and supervisors
- Equivalent to an A-Level or NVQ Level 3 qualification
- 100% online study
- No exams
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th January
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CMI Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Achieve the highest CMI coaching and mentoring qualification at Level 3
- Comprehensive six-unit programme covering skills, processes, relationships, and equality
- Ideal for aspiring or current first-line managers and supervisors
- Equivalent to an A-Level or NVQ Level 3 qualification
- 100% online study
- No exams
About your course
The CMI Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF) is the most comprehensive qualification in the Level 3 suite, designed for dedicated supervisors and first-line managers aiming to master all aspects of people development. This prestigious diploma in coaching and mentoring includes six core units, giving you an in-depth, rounded skill set far beyond the scope of the Award or Certificate.
By completing this Diploma, you will develop a deep understanding of coaching and mentoring principles, master the entire process from contracting to closure, and learn how to manage complex coaching relationships and address individual/ team needs effectively.
Crucially, the Diploma also includes the vital element of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace, ensuring your leadership and development strategies are ethical, inclusive, and legally compliant. This qualification validates you as a highly skilled and strategic people developer.
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 CMI coaching and mentoring programme.
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
Unit CMI 3012: Coaching and mentoring for individual and team needs
Guided Learning Hours - 20
Total Unit Time - 60
Credits - 6
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the impact on the individual and team needs of the coaching process
- Understand the impact on the individual and team needs of the mentoring process
- Understand the individual and team knowledge, skills or behaviours
- Understand the stages of a coaching process
- Understand the stages of a mentoring process
Unit CMI 3013: Coaching and mentoring relationships
Guided Learning Hours - 20
Total Unit Time - 50
Credits - 5
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the coaching and mentoring relationships
- Understand the goals of the coaching and mentoring relationship
- Understand possible barriers to the coaching process
- Understand possible barriers to the mentoring process
Unit CMI 3014: Coaching and mentoring processes
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the implementation of the coaching process
- Understand the implementation of the mentoring process
- Understand the reviewing of progress and provision of feedback
Unit CMI 3015: Completing the coaching and mentoring process
Guided Learning Hours - 20
Total Unit Time - 50
Credits - 5
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the skills of concluding the coaching process
- Understand the skills of concluding the mentoring process
Unit CMI 4008: Promoting equality and diversity
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand legislation, regulations, policies, and codes of practice relevant to equality and valuing of diversity
- Understand how organisational and individual behaviour affects individuals and teams
- Be able to use feedback to devise an improvement plan
- Understand how to encourage equality and diversity in others
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 12 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 comprehensive diploma in coaching and mentoring is assessed entirely through coursework. You will complete a series of written assignments, including Q&A and essays, across all six mandatory units.
This rigorous, assignment-based structure ensures you demonstrate an advanced understanding of coaching, mentoring, and diversity principles, validating your strategic capability in people development for the workplace.
CMI
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have achieved a nationally recognised CMI Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (qualification number: 601/0102/7).
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
The CMI coaching and mentoring Diploma signifies a superior level of competence in developing, supporting, and leading teams. Achieving this qualification positions you as an expert in people development, making you an extremely valuable candidate for managerial progression.
This qualification is an excellent career move for individuals in roles such as:
- Experienced Supervisor
- First-Line Manager
- Team Leader
- Aspiring Middle Manager
- Training and Development Coordinator
This Diploma completes the Level 3 suite, providing you with the strongest possible platform to progress your career or move on to the CMI Level 5 Professional Coaching Practice qualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th January
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th January
CMI Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Achieve the highest CMI coaching and mentoring qualification at Level 3
- Comprehensive six-unit programme covering skills, processes, relationships, and equality
- Ideal for aspiring or current first-line managers and supervisors
- Equivalent to an A-Level or NVQ Level 3 qualification
- 100% online study
- No exams
About your course
The CMI Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF) is the most comprehensive qualification in the Level 3 suite, designed for dedicated supervisors and first-line managers aiming to master all aspects of people development. This prestigious diploma in coaching and mentoring includes six core units, giving you an in-depth, rounded skill set far beyond the scope of the Award or Certificate.
By completing this Diploma, you will develop a deep understanding of coaching and mentoring principles, master the entire process from contracting to closure, and learn how to manage complex coaching relationships and address individual/ team needs effectively.
Crucially, the Diploma also includes the vital element of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace, ensuring your leadership and development strategies are ethical, inclusive, and legally compliant. This qualification validates you as a highly skilled and strategic people developer.
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 CMI coaching and mentoring programme.
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
Unit CMI 3012: Coaching and mentoring for individual and team needs
Guided Learning Hours - 20
Total Unit Time - 60
Credits - 6
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the impact on the individual and team needs of the coaching process
- Understand the impact on the individual and team needs of the mentoring process
- Understand the individual and team knowledge, skills or behaviours
- Understand the stages of a coaching process
- Understand the stages of a mentoring process
Unit CMI 3013: Coaching and mentoring relationships
Guided Learning Hours - 20
Total Unit Time - 50
Credits - 5
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the coaching and mentoring relationships
- Understand the goals of the coaching and mentoring relationship
- Understand possible barriers to the coaching process
- Understand possible barriers to the mentoring process
Unit CMI 3014: Coaching and mentoring processes
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the implementation of the coaching process
- Understand the implementation of the mentoring process
- Understand the reviewing of progress and provision of feedback
Unit CMI 3015: Completing the coaching and mentoring process
Guided Learning Hours - 20
Total Unit Time - 50
Credits - 5
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the skills of concluding the coaching process
- Understand the skills of concluding the mentoring process
Unit CMI 4008: Promoting equality and diversity
Guided Learning Hours - 30
Total Unit Time - 70
Credits - 7
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand legislation, regulations, policies, and codes of practice relevant to equality and valuing of diversity
- Understand how organisational and individual behaviour affects individuals and teams
- Be able to use feedback to devise an improvement plan
- Understand how to encourage equality and diversity in others
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 12 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 comprehensive diploma in coaching and mentoring is assessed entirely through coursework. You will complete a series of written assignments, including Q&A and essays, across all six mandatory units.
This rigorous, assignment-based structure ensures you demonstrate an advanced understanding of coaching, mentoring, and diversity principles, validating your strategic capability in people development for the workplace.
Qualifications
CMI
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have achieved a nationally recognised CMI Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (qualification number: 601/0102/7).
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
The CMI coaching and mentoring Diploma signifies a superior level of competence in developing, supporting, and leading teams. Achieving this qualification positions you as an expert in people development, making you an extremely valuable candidate for managerial progression.
This qualification is an excellent career move for individuals in roles such as:
- Experienced Supervisor
- First-Line Manager
- Team Leader
- Aspiring Middle Manager
- Training and Development Coordinator
This Diploma completes the Level 3 suite, providing you with the strongest possible platform to progress your career or move on to the CMI Level 5 Professional Coaching Practice qualifications.
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