ILM Level 3

Coaching and Mentoring Qualifications
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Qualification overview

Effective Coaching & Mentoring

The level 3 qualifications in coaching and mentoring are popular with new coaches in organisations who will be supporting members of their team or other colleagues. 

Level 3 is suitable for beginners as well as those who have already undertaken some skills training and/or practical experience.

You can find out more about the Award and Certificate options in the menu below, including a full list of unit requirements. Select the qualification that best suits your development needs and time committment.

The Level 3 ILM coaching and mentoring qualifications are available as distance learning for individuals (start any time) or we can design and deliver a bespoke porgramme for your organisation.

All our ILM coaching courses include the option to complete a free Diploma in NLP Coaching.

To find out about our alumni support click here.

Call us on 01380 888013 to find out more or use the enquiry form at the bottom of the page.

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Getting started

Chosing the right qualification

There are no formal entry requirements – you are welcome to give us a call for an informal chat about the different options and levels. It can be a minefiled deciding on the best option and knowing where to start – we will give you impartial advice.

Scroll down to find out more about each qualification, including prices, learning materials and how you will be assessed. 

You can browse testimonials from our clients too.

If you want to find out about the level 5 or 7 coaching & mentoring qualifications, return to the ILM homepage.

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Award

ILM Level 3 Award - Effective Coaching

You will be required to complete three written assignments. The first written assignment examines the theory and best practice in workplace coaching. This is followed by 6 practical hours of coaching and the submission of a portfolio of evidence. The final assignment is a reflection on your strengths and areas for development, plus planning for your future CPD as a coach. You will receive plenty of tutor support, student membership of the Association for Coaching, access to Coaching at Work magazine and plenty of webinars and virtual workshops to develop your practical skills. Scroll down this page for a full list of units and more detail about how we will look after you during your studies.

  • Know what it takes to be an effective coach
  • Understand how coaching works
  • Learn a recognised coaching model, and the tools and techniques to support it
  • Put  new skills into practice and carry out supervised coaching sessions
  • Analyse coaching performance in order to improve own ability
 

• 1 year for completion
• 3 written assignments
• £1,195 + VAT

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Award

ILM Level 3 Award - Effective Mentoring

You will be required to complete three written assignments. The first written assignment examines the theory and best practice in workplace mentoring. This is followed by 6 practical hours of mentoring and the submission of a portfolio of evidence. The final assignment is a reflection on your strengths and areas for development, plus planning for your future CPD as a mentor. You will receive plenty of tutor support, student membership of the Association for Coaching, access to Coaching at Work magazine and plenty of webinars and virtual workshops to develop your practical skills. Scroll down this page for a full list of units and more detail about how we will look after you during your studies.

  • Know what it takes to be an effective mentor
  • Understand how mentoring works
  • Learn a recognised mentoring model, and the tools and techniques to support it
  • Put  new skills into practice and carry out supervised mentoring sessions
  • Analyse mentoring performance in order to improve own ability
 

• 1 year for completion
• 3 written assignments
• £1,195 + VAT

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Certificate

ILM Level 3 Certificate - Effective Coaching

You will be required to complete three written assignments. The first written assignment examines the theory and best practice in workplace coaching. This is followed by 12 practical hours of coaching and the submission of a portfolio of evidence. The final assignment is a reflection on your strengths and areas for development, plus planning for your future CPD as a coach. You will receive plenty of tutor support, student membership of the Association for Coaching, access to Coaching at Work magazine and plenty of webinars and virtual workshops to develop your practical skills. Scroll down this page for a full list of units and more detail about how we will look after you during your studies.

• 1 year for completion
• 3 written assignments
• £1,595 + VAT

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Certificate

ILM Level 3 Certificate - Effective Mentoring

You will be required to complete three written assignments. The first written assignment examines the theory and best practice in workplace mentoring. This is followed by 12 practical hours of mentoring and the submission of a portfolio of evidence. The final assignment is a reflection on your strengths and areas for development, plus planning for your future CPD as a mentor. You will receive plenty of tutor support, student membership of the Association for Coaching, access to Coaching at Work magazine and plenty of webinars and virtual workshops to develop your practical skills. Scroll down this page for a full list of units and more detail about how we will look after you during your studies.

• 1 year for completion
• 3 written assignments
• £1,595 + VAT

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Certificate

ILM Level 3 Certificate - Effective Coaching and Mentoring

You will be required to complete four written assignments. The first written assignment examines the theory and best practice in workplace mentoring.  The second assignment examines the theory and best practice in workplace coaching. This is followed by 12 practical hours of mentoring or coaching and the submission of a portfolio of evidence. The final assignment is a reflection on your strengths and areas for development, plus planning for your future CPD as a coach or mentor. You will receive plenty of tutor support, student membership of the Association for Coaching, access to Coaching at Work magazine and plenty of webinars and virtual workshops to develop your practical skills. Scroll down this page for a full list of units and more detail about how we will look after you during your studies.

• 1 year for completion
• 4 written assignments
• £1,795 + VAT

Qualification - Units of study for the single qualifications

Scroll down for a quick summary of the three units required for the Award (300, 301 and 303) or Certificate (300, 302 and 303)

The Award requires 6 hours of practical work and the Certificate requires an extended period of 12 hours.

If you wish to achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (4 units), just let us know and we will send you the unit details. 

This unit aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the practice required for effective mentoring within an organisational context.

This unit aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the practice required for effective coaching within an organisational context.

This unit (Award only) requires learners to undertake a minimum of 6 hours of effective mentoring within an organisational context plus a 1 hour meeting with their supervisor/tutor.  Learners will be able to identify areas for improvement through ongoing review and feedback.

This unit (Award only) requires learners to undertake a minimum of 6 hours of effective coaching  within an organisational context plus 1 hour of supervision.  Learners will be able to identify areas for improvement through ongoing review and feedback.

This unit (Certificate only) requires learners to undertake a minimum of 12 hours of effective mentoring within an organisational context plus 2 hours of supervision. Learners will be able to identify areas for improvement through ongoing review and feedback.

This unit (Certificate only) requires learners to undertake a minimum of 12 hours of effective coaching within an organisational context plus 2 hours of supervision. Learners will be able to identify areas for improvement through ongoing review and feedback.

This unit aims for the learner to reflect on their ability to perform effectively as a mentor  within an organisational context

This unit aims for the learner to reflect on their ability to perform effectively as a coach within an organisational context

What you will receive:

Password access to our extensive library of study resources via our website. This includes templates for practical coaching activities and processes, plus a wealth of articles and other information for wider reading.

A customised learning journey for the qualification to help you plan your study. This will include monthly activities and milestones.

An induction pack which includes full details of the learning resources available to you, the assessment process and advice on how to write your assignments.

Assignment writing templates and indicative content to help you structure your assignments correctly, plus hints and tips. 

Assignment results and feedback within 21 days after submission, and normally much quicker than this!

You will also receive two published coaching or mentoring books of our choice, a pack of coaching cards and Clare’s three eBooks. 

Access to Coaching at Work magazine and student membership of the Association for Coaching are also included (1 year).

You will benefit from a named personal tutor (T&Cs apply) who will offer:

  • Plenty of email contact to answer your questions and give you guidance
  • Very prompt responses and plenty of encouragement
  • The option to arrange additional telephone / MT / Zoom support
  • Advice to help you understand assignment tasks and the assessment process
  • Signposting to useful resources
  • Review and feedback on draft work for your first assignment.
  • Review and feedback on your practical reflective logs and help with compiling your portfolio of evidence.
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Next steps...

Feel free to call us for a chat, especially if you are unsure which qualification is right for you. Clare or Sally will be able to give you plenty of advice (and you definitely won’t get stuck in sales call!).

Choosing the best coaching qualification to suit your needs can be a minefield and we are very happy to give you impartial advice and help you find what you need and want, even if this means we’re not the right provider for you. We can explain different qualification and accreditation options to help you navigate the choices available.

Payment plans available.

inspired2learn are proud to be an approved ELCAS supplier (enhanced learning credits) assisting HM Forces personnel wanting help with high quality resettlement training and qualifications for career transition into civilian life.

Email enquiries@inspired2learn.co.uk to arrange a chat with Clare or to request an application form.

Find out which qualification is right for you

ILM Level 3 - Effective Coaching & Mentoring - the options

Get in touch to find out more!

Email enquiries@inspired2learn.co.uk with your questions or call +44 (0)1380 888013

Award

£1,195+VAT

Certificate - single

£1,595+VAT

Certificate - double

£1,795+VAT

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Your coaching webinars are fantastic and really helped me to get back to the essence of coaching. Following on from my experience within the online coaching industry (I think it should be renamed as online marketing industry ??) I questioned my skills, my passion for it and the purpose of coaching, but your work and sessions helped me to get back to the heart of why I was passionate about it in the first place and reminded me of the power of real/true coaching ?.

i2l webinars gave me practical tools to use straight away
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