Intermediate Certificate in Organisational Coach-Mentoring

On successful completion of the programme, you’ll be able to:

• act with confidence as a consistently effective coach-mentor
• exhibit knowledge and understanding of models and application strategies for the development and improvement of coaching and mentoring programmes
• develop specialist knowledge of coaching through change and team coaching
• reflect on your own strengths and needs as a coach-mentor
• develop critical independent thought as a basis for enhanced professional practice
• support organisational change programmes by coaching and mentoring individuals to translate organisational aims into personal development goals
• cascade coaching and mentoring programmes throughout organisations, so you get maximum return on your investment.

The Certificate in Organisational Coach-mentoring is made up of a number of workshops, coach-mentoring sessions, knowledge modules, learning resources, self assessments and discussion threads.

To be awarded the qualification, you must:

• attend a one-day briefing session at the beginning of the programme where a personal learning plan will be agreed
• hold five telephone coaching sessions with your coach-mentor
• hold five sessions with three learners to practise and develop your own coach-mentoring expertise
• attend two further skills development workshops
• submit a 180-degree online benchmarking exercise from yourselves and your learners, used to evaluate your progress against required standards
• participate in six internet-based discussion groups
• complete online self-assessment exercises
• complete five prescribed online and knowledge reading modules
• complete a series of reflection notes
• complete an online submission file which includes evidence for the award and reflections from the coaching sessions and experiences that occurred throughout the programme.

First-class tutors 

Whether you’re doing a course, qualification, or in-house programme, the tutors you will meet have in-depth knowledge of their subject, and combine academic expertise with years of hands-on business and industry experience. They are passionate about their specialist areas, and have proven time and time again their ability to facilitate top-quality learning and provide the best possible learning experience. So, whilst theory and models matter (and you’ll get them), they are skilled in helping you ‘translate’ them into your day-to-day reality.

Take a look at the Tutors tab on this page to view biographies of just some of the tutors you’re likely to meet on the programme. Why not look them up on Google – we’re proud of the fact that many of our tutors are among the UK’s leading experts in their specialist area.

Unlimited support from your personal tutor 

When you start your qualification programme, you’ll be assigned a personal tutor, who will provide support, guidance and encouragement throughout your studies by phone or email – invaluable when you’re juggling the challenge of studying with a busy home and work life.

Comprehensive additional resources – on and offline

You’ll be provided with comprehensive documentation and reference material to support you in your studies, including textbooks (where relevant), in addition to which (on most programmes) you’ll also have access to an online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The VLE includes extensive additional learning resources and links to articles, research, surveys and practical tools relevant to your studies. It also enables you to network with your fellow learners and participate in networked discussion forums facilitated by your tutor between face-to-face learning days. Plus you’ll find tips and guidance on how to do assignments, and for exam-based qualifications, revision tips, past exam papers, examiner’s reports, online exam tutorials and much more.

A blended approach

Most of our programmes take a blended approach – combining face-to-face learning with self-study and online working (via the Virtual Learning Environment). This powerful mix is one of the best ways to achieve sustained skills enhancement, and also minimises the time you need to spend away from the office.

Practical and applicable

For your learning to work, it has to be relevant to your workplace. That’s why our programmes focus on providing you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply your learning back at work straight away. You’ll explore your own needs and issues, as well as share experiences, challenges and insights with other participants and your expert tutor. We constantly update and improve our programmes, to ensure they are aligned with your changing needs and prepare you for the issues facing your profession.

You’ll be given extensive resources to help you put your learning into practice as soon as you return to work. Our qualification programmes provide you with comprehensive documentation and reference material to support you in your studies.

Other unique features of this programme include:

• unique cascade structure to integrate your own learning and skills by coaching other learners as you go through the programme
• access to high-quality blended learning tools specially designed internet-based self-assessment tools
• national and professional standards – providing professional and academic accreditation by the OCM/Oxford Brookes University and EMCC
• highly qualified and experienced coach-mentors to fully support you through the programme
• quality assurance subject to rigorous feedback, testing and measurement through a 180 feedback benchmarking process
• credibility – devised by leading international experts in the field of coaching and mentoring and by CIPD's own learning delivery arm.