Advanced Mentoring & Coaching - Online (PG Cert)

About the Course

This Postgraduate Certificate (60 Level 7 Credits) comprises two x 30 credit modules that are designed to provide the theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of mentoring and coaching, which is relevant to their role as a mentor in a variety of capacities such as a trainee teacher mentor, induction tutor or mentor to a new school leader. The programme draws significantly on a professional learning model that encourages students to make clear connections between relevant research, theory and practice.

Read a PG Cert Advanced Mentoring & Coaching Case Study case study to see how this course can help you in your career.

Curriculum Overview

Module 1: Principles and Practice of Effective Mentoring/Coaching (30 Credits)

• Consideration of the current policy discourse around mentoring and coaching.
• Critical consideration of the skills and qualities required for mentoring and coaching a colleague.
• Exploring interpersonal relationships and communication skills in the mentoring and coaching (or training) dynamic, in order to develop the learning conversation.
• Exploration of the role of reflection in the mentoring and coaching process.
• Evaluating best practice in the mentoring, coaching process using a range of settings.

Module 2: Theory and Research in Effective Mentoring/Coaching (30 Credits)

• Consideration of the current research and policies concerning mentoring and coaching.
• Critical consideration of the key concepts and principles required for effective mentoring and coaching.
• Reflection on the importance of context and relationships within effective coaching and mentoring processes.
• Exploration of the role of reflection in the mentoring and coaching processes.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification.
• Applications from students who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent), but have appropriate professional experience may be considered.
• Participants must be either actively mentoring when they start the course or be about to start mentoring

International Entry Requirements

For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 minimum of all components. In addition to this, we also accept a wide range of International Qualifications, for more information please visit our English Language Requirementspage.

For additional information about country specific entry requirements visit the your country pages. 

Teaching and Research

Both modules will be delivered on a part-time basis, through fully online learning, including:

• Participation in online webinars.

• Access to the extensive Liverpool Hope University Library including e-books and journal collections.

• Academic tutorial support via zoom and email.

• Online discussion forums with academics and other students

• Practice -based reflection. 

• Online support from Liverpool Hope University including IT support and library support.

UK/EU Tuition Fees

Modules 1 &2 – Full Postgraduate Certificate (60 Masters Credits)

Full rate: £1,733

Graduate 600*: £1,533

Partner school rate*: £1,386

* Graduate 600 - Reduced Fee for Liverpool Hope students who have obtained a 2.1 or 1st class degree.

** A Partner School is any school that has an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) partnership arrangement with Liverpool Hope University and who work with our students on providing school placements.

Funding

We offer a number of scholarships and loans to help fund your postgraduate studies. Visit our scholarships pages for more details.

International Tuition Fees

Modules 1 &2 – Full Postgraduate Certificate (60 Masters Credits)

Full rate for international students: £4,167

Careers

This is a professional learning course designed specifically to provide up-to-date knowledge support for professionals with a coaching and mentoring role. The 60 Masters-level credits can also be used towards a Masters in Education.