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Course Overview
Effective leaders know that the right conversations can help people grow, build confidence and improve performance. The CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (RQF) helps experienced professionals use coaching and mentoring to support individual development and wider business goals. Awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and regulated by Ofqual, this qualification is suited to senior professionals who want to strengthen their approach to developing people and leading organisational change.
Through this Level 7 leadership coaching and mentoring course, you'll explore how to plan and introduce coaching and mentoring programmes, address resistance, establish ethical guidelines and evaluate programme outcomes. You'll also assess your own coaching and mentoring skills and create a personal development plan. The award is designed for senior managers, directors and learning and development professionals responsible for implementing coaching and mentoring strategies within their organisations.
With Global Edulink, you can study this CMI Level 7 coaching and mentoring qualification online around your professional commitments. At an estimated two hours of study per day, you could complete the course in approximately 15 days. Personal mentor support helps guide you through your learning, while a written assignment allows you to demonstrate your understanding using examples from your own workplace. There are no formal examinations, and eligible learners who are not already CMI members receive free Affiliate membership until they complete their studies.
Completing this Level 7 coaching and mentoring award may support career ambitions in business coaching, senior corporate coaching or senior learning and development management, depending on your experience and career goals. You can also progress to the CMI Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring, or explore CMI-recommended Level 7 qualifications in strategic management and leadership. By developing your coaching skills, you can help people become more confident, capable and independent in their work.
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Course Highlights
Self-paced online study that fits around a senior role.
A regulated CMI qualification built around leading coaching and mentoring in an organisation.
A single focused unit that you can apply directly in your own workplace.
A clear route to the Certificate, the Diploma and CMI Level 7 strategic management study.
Why Choose This Course?
Experience a flexible and supportive learning journey with comprehensive course materials, dedicated guidance and valuable features designed to help you successfully complete your qualification.
Why Study With Global Edulink
Global Edulink combines endorsed programmes with flexible delivery, expert mentors, and learner-first support.
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24/7 access to a digital study portal for flexible learning
Affordable pricing, discounts, and instalment-free payment plans
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Dedicated Mentor Support
Expert – designed course content
Learning Outcomes
Understand how coaching and mentoring programmes support business objectives.
Understand how to put coaching and mentoring into practice and overcome resistance to them.
Evaluate the impact of coaching and mentoring on organisational culture.
Understand how to develop your own skills as a leader in coaching and mentoring.
Who is This Course For?
- •Senior managers and directors who are responsible for developing people across an organisation.
- •Leaders who plan to introduce or improve a coaching and mentoring programme.
- •Learning and development professionals who want a recognised Level 7 qualification.
- •Learners who want to study leadership coaching and mentoring online, at their own pace.
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
There are no additional national entry requirements to fulfil.
We understand that every learner has a different educational and professional background. If you do not see your qualification listed or are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, our team is happy to help. We also welcome applicants without formal qualifications, particularly where relevant work experience or other learning can demonstrate suitability for the course.
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Skills Gained
This course gives you practical coaching and mentoring skills that you can use in your role straight away, with support at every stage.
Evaluate the benefits of coaching and mentoring to an organisation and its business objectives.
Plan and carry out a coaching and mentoring programme, including how to deal with resistance.
Write ethical guidelines and protocols for coaching and mentoring activity.
Assess your own coaching and mentoring skills and build a personal development plan
Course Curriculum
25 Guided Learning Hours
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The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) was established in 1947 and is the UK’s leading professional body for management and leadership. CMI qualifications and membership support individuals in developing effective management skills, strengthening leadership capability, and progressing in their professional careers.
Course Advantages
Make the most of our extra support.
Learn about your progression options after you complete the course.
Study through professionally narrated e-learning modules.
Gain both theory and practical coaching and mentoring skills.
Improve your employability with knowledge that employers value.
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Method of Assessment
Written assignments for each unit.
Assessed internally, with external moderation by CMI.
No end-of-course examinations.
Graded Pass or Refer. You pass when you meet every assessment criterion.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (RQF), awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Career Progression
After you complete this qualification, you can apply for senior coaching, mentoring and development roles.
1
Business Coach or Mentor
₹78,000 Approx./pa
2
Senior Corporate Coach or Mentor
₹69,000 Approx./pa
3
Senior Learning and Development Manager
₹68,000 Approx./pa
Academic Progression
Successfully completing this qualification can help you with further study.
Move on to the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring.
Continue to the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring.
Study the CMI Level 7 qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership, which CMI recommends as the next step.
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