Coaching and Mentoring for Workplace Success
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What you'll learn
Apply coaching techniques to improve individual performance, engagement, and professional growth.
Differentiate between coaching and mentoring approaches and use them in appropriate situations.
Build trust-based relationships that support employee development and organizational success.
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June 2026
11 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
Master coaching and mentoring techniques to unlock team potential and drive performance.
Learn how to guide, support, and develop individuals effectively in any professional setting. This course provides a practical and structured approach to coaching and mentoring, helping you build essential leadership and communication skills. You will learn how to apply coaching techniques to improve short-term performance and use mentoring strategies to support long-term growth. Starting with foundational concepts, the course explores the history, types, and techniques of coaching and mentoring. You will then develop the ability to differentiate between both approaches and understand when to use each effectively. Through real-world applications, you will gain the skills needed to become a successful coach and mentor, build trust-based relationships, and enhance employee engagement. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently apply coaching and mentoring techniques to improve individual and organizational outcomes.
Learn the fundamentals of coaching, including its definition, evolution, types, and essential techniques to support performance improvement and skill development.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 46 minutes
- Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring Techniquesβ’4 minutes
- What is Coachingβ’8 minutes
- History of Coachingβ’5 minutes
- Types of Coachingβ’12 minutes
- Coaching Techniquesβ’11 minutes
- What is Mentoringβ’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Getting Started with Coachingβ’10 minutes
- Evolution of Coachingβ’10 minutes
- Core Coaching Skillsβ’10 minutes
- Foundations of Coaching & Mentoringβ’30 minutes
Explore mentoring concepts, history, types, and techniques, while understanding how mentoring supports long-term professional growth and relationship-based development.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 49 minutes
- History of Mentoringβ’4 minutes
- Types of Mentoringβ’11 minutes
- Mentoring Techniquesβ’9 minutes
- Mentoring Techniques Continueβ’8 minutes
- Difference Between Coaching and Mentoringβ’10 minutes
- Relevance of Bothβ’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Understanding Mentoringβ’10 minutes
- Practical Mentoring Skillsβ’10 minutes
- Coaching vs Mentoringβ’10 minutes
- Deep Dive into Mentoring & Comparisonβ’30 minutes
Analyze the differences between coaching and mentoring, develop key success traits, and learn how to apply the right technique in real-world scenarios.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videosβ’Total 37 minutes
- Successful Coachβ’12 minutes
- Successful Mentorβ’7 minutes
- Which Technique to Followβ’9 minutes
- Conclusionβ’8 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Becoming an Effective Guideβ’10 minutes
- Choosing the Right Approachβ’10 minutes
- Mastery & Real-World Applicationβ’30 minutes
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