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CMI Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)

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OUR PASS RATE
Professional Skills (National Average 82.6%)
90.9%

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
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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

It is the most advanced CMI coaching and mentoring qualification at Level 3, covering six mandatory units to provide an expert-level understanding of principles, processes, relationships, and promoting equality and diversity in team development.
The Diploma is far more in-depth than the Certificate (which covers two units). The Diploma provides three extra units focusing on relationships, closing the process, and a crucial unit on promoting equality and diversity, offering the most comprehensive skill set at this level.
Yes. While the qualification is aimed at first-line managers and supervisors, the depth of study in this diploma in coaching and mentoring provides a robust foundation for anyone wishing to pursue a dedicated internal or external coaching/mentoring role.
The average time it takes for learners to complete the Diploma is 12 months. You have 24 months of course access, giving you flexibility to study around your commitments.
This qualification is designed for supervisors and first-line managers who are responsible for developing others and achieving objectives through their teams. It is a foundational management qualification equivalent to an A-Level standard.
  • 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.

Excellent Marking

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

CMI logo

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

It is the most advanced CMI coaching and mentoring qualification at Level 3, covering six mandatory units to provide an expert-level understanding of principles, processes, relationships, and promoting equality and diversity in team development.
The Diploma is far more in-depth than the Certificate (which covers two units). The Diploma provides three extra units focusing on relationships, closing the process, and a crucial unit on promoting equality and diversity, offering the most comprehensive skill set at this level.
Yes. While the qualification is aimed at first-line managers and supervisors, the depth of study in this diploma in coaching and mentoring provides a robust foundation for anyone wishing to pursue a dedicated internal or external coaching/mentoring role.
The average time it takes for learners to complete the Diploma is 12 months. You have 24 months of course access, giving you flexibility to study around your commitments.
This qualification is designed for supervisors and first-line managers who are responsible for developing others and achieving objectives through their teams. It is a foundational management qualification equivalent to an A-Level standard.
OUR PASS RATE
Professional Skills
90.9%
(National Average 82.6%)
100% online
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6 units
150 guided
learning hours

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