Advanced Mentoring & Coaching - Online(PG Cert)
Duration: Up to 12 months (part-time)|Hope Park|Start month: October or January
International students can apply
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
- First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant discipline (applications from students who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent), but have appropriate professional experience may be considered).
- Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status or Early Years Teacher Status, or equivalent.
- 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 Requirements page.
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 within the last 3 years.
** 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 school-based professionals with a coaching and mentoring role. The 60 Masters-level credits can also be used towards a Masters in Education.