How to Become a Certified Mentor in the UK

Becoming a mentor can be an extremely rewarding career, because you’re enabling others to improve and develop themselves, usually in a work or education setting. Certain personal qualities will be beneficial, but to do the job really effectively, it’s important that you develop the specific skills you’ll need to help your clients learn and grow – and the best way of doing that is to take a structured course.

But before we get into the specifics of how you can become a certified mentor in the UK, it’s worth reminding ourselves of what a mentor is and what one does.

What is a mentor?

A mentor is someone who provides encouragement, support and personal guidance to a client undergoing a learning or training process. Unlike a tutor, a mentor doesn’t teach a subject – he or she is there to act as a role model and to use their experience to help clients overcome the challenges that can arise during their studies. 

What qualities do you need to be an effective mentor?

We mentioned earlier that there are personal qualities a mentor will need if they want to be effective in their role. These include:

• Good listening and communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Problem-solving skills
• A commitment to supporting others
• Flexibility

How can you become a qualified mentor in the UK?

Getting the mentoring qualification that can give your career a boost couldn’t be easier. Here at CTC Training, we offer online training in the following Ofqual-regulated courses:

• The Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring
• The Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring

Each course has been designed to provide the skills and knowledge you’ll need to be an effective mentor to your clients. The Level 3 Award is suitable for those starting out in the field, while the Level 5 Certificate is more suited to those who already have some experience, whether as a volunteer or within their current workplace.

What are the benefits of a mentoring qualification?

Having a mentoring qualification provides numerous benefits. These include:

• Specialist skills: From providing useful feedback and building constructive relationships with your clients, you’ll learn the skills you’ll need to handle a broad variety of mentoring situations.
• Practical application: Your training won’t just be about learning. It will also include understanding how to apply your newfound knowledge to practical situations. 
• Confidence: To be an effective mentor, it’s important that your clients trust you. Our qualifications will help you develop the confidence you’ll need to be open and honest with them.
• Career advancement: Having relevant qualifications will make your CV stand out from the crowd and give you a better chance of getting better jobs, both now and in the future.
• Marketing: If you decide to set up your own mentoring business at a later date, qualifications will be a positive marketing tool that will demonstrate both your expertise and your commitment to delivering best practice.

With completely online courses from CTC Training, you can earn your mentoring qualifications in your own way and at your own pace. Our 24/7 portal holds all your course materials and content, while you’ll also have unlimited access to your own personal tutor.

Contact us to find out more or enrol for your coaching and mentoring training online today.