Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring

About the course

Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring

This CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring is designed for early years professionals and settings looking to build strong, confident coaching and mentoring practice.

Whether you’re an individual practitioner developing your skills or an employer supporting staff development, this programme equips learners with practical coaching and mentoring techniques that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

This course is fully funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, meaning eligible learners can access the qualification at no cost to them or their employer.

Who is this course for?

This qualification is ideal for:

• Practitioners supporting or looking to support staff development
• Practitioners looking to move into coaching or mentoring roles
• No prior coaching qualification is required.

Course overview

• Qualification: CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
• Guided Learning Hours: 50
• Duration: Approximately 5 months
• Delivery: Online, tutor-led

What’s included:

• Programme introduction session 
• Live tutor-led sessions 
• Guided support sessions with tutor
• Careers coaching session
• Ongoing group support and peer discussion

What you’ll learn

You’ll develop a strong foundation in both coaching and mentoring, covering:

• The difference between coaching and mentoring
• Effective communication and active listening
• Ethics, sensitivity and confidentiality
• Coaching techniques and models
• Structuring effective coaching conversations
• Mentoring skills and practical application
• Giving feedback that works
• Supporting performance, development and career progression
• Coaching and mentoring for organisational success

You’ll also explore applied mentoring within Early Years practice, making the learning especially relevant for those supporting practitioners in education and care settings.

Benefits of the qualification

• Gain a nationally recognised CMI Level 3 qualification
• Build confidence in coaching and mentoring conversations
• Develop transferable leadership and people-management skills
• Support staff development and organisational success
• Apply learning immediately in real workplace contexts

Why do this course?

Our supportive, structured approach ensures you’re not just learning theory, you’re developing real-world coaching and mentoring capability, with expert guidance every step of the way.

Whether you’re enhancing your current role or preparing for future progression, this course provides the tools to make a meaningful impact.

Working in early years? Apply for your free place today by filling in the form below.