Work-Related Mentoring & Coaching

Certificate in Work-Related Mentoring & Coaching
Welcome to our Certificate in Work-Related Mentoring and Coaching, a transformative program designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge essential for fostering professional growth and development. In today’s dynamic and fast-paced work environment, the ability to mentor and coach effectively has become a cornerstone for personal and organizational success.

This program is crafted to provide participants with an understanding of mentoring and coaching principles, equipping them with the tools to inspire and guide others towards realising their full potential. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to enhance your leadership abilities or someone aspiring to take on a mentoring role, this program offers a structured curriculum that blends theory with practical applications.

The Certificate in Work-Related Mentoring & Coaching comprises 20 ECTS and is being offered as a Minor Award. It will supplement existing academic and professional learning among graduates who seek to understand and utilise psychological theories relating to work. This combined with organisational psychology within work situations, will optimise employee engagement, well-being and organisational effectiveness.

The overall aims of this Level 9 Certificate in Work-Related Mentoring & Coaching (20 ECTS) are as follows:
1. Provide a programme which supports comprehensive theoretical discourse and understanding of the key principles of Work-Related Mentoring & Coaching.
2. Develop a critical understanding of the interface between/application of psychological theory and research findings to work contexts.
3. Provide a postgraduate qualification in Work-Related Mentoring & Coaching for professionals who work with (or seek to work with) individuals in work settings to support their wellbeing and participation in work contexts.
4. Support graduates to develop and apply theoretical knowledge related to occupational health psychology to work-related contexts.
5. To employ Work-Related Mentoring & Coaching competencies as a strategy for informing management and leadership practice.
6. Provide access routes to appropriate Higher Education for participants to specialise based on their current professional needs, individual professional interests and/or career orientation.

This programme is expected to enhance the skills, competence and knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of work for those who wish to specialise in management and leadership roles in a range of work-related contexts, where they will be able to support and guide workforces in a range of settings, through extended study of key aspects of Work-Related Psychology. The programme focusses on a non-clinical, analytical and consultancy-oriented perspective of Work-Related Psychology.

Structure of Course:
Course Delivery
The timetable has been structured to optimise the utilisation of hybrid learning. It thus allows the learner to access classes in person or online to allow for a better work/life/study balance. This course can be taken over 1 Semester on a full-time basis or 2 Semesters on a part-time basis. (20 ECTS) at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

This programme comprises 20 ECTS and is being offered as a Minor Award. It will supplement existing academic and professional learning among graduates of relevant undergraduate programmes, providing the opportunity for students to engage with subject material supporting their work related roles.

Mandatory Modules
• Principles Competencies and Practices of Mentoring & Coaching 10 ECTS
• Learning, Engagement and Wellbeing in the Workplace 10 ECTS

Entry Requirements & Selection Criteria
• The Certificate in Work-Related Mentoring & Coaching is designed for graduates of a relevant Level 8 programme at a minimum of a 2.2 standard) who wish to engage in further study in this field. Relevant programmes may include but not limited to graduates of psychology and business-related programmes, graduates of Humanities and Human Science such as health sciences, nursing, social care, social work and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the use, effectiveness and appropriateness of the principles of Work-Related Mentoring & Coaching.
• Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied, may apply for admission to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Second Class Honours (2:2) award at Level 8.
• The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5.
• All applicants will be required to have a minimum of ordinary-level maths at Leaving Certificate standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency in maths at this level.
• All applicants are required to be over 23 years of age.

1 Semester (12 Weeks Full Time) & 2 Semesters (24 Weeks Part Time)

Available at our Dublin and Limerick Campuses

Start Date: September 2024