Postgraduate Certificate in Mentoring (fully online) at University of Buckingham

Evolve your mentoring skills and critically examine what makes an effective mentor in the Education sector. Mentoring in Education has been the subject of debate for a number of years and recent developments in schools, teacher training and universities have made it even more important to examine what makes an effective mentor. Since September 2024 all schools are required to have trained Mentors to monitor teacher trainees in schools. Whilst ITTECF process covers mentoring, this course delves more thoroughly into the thought processes and critical thinking needed to make an excellent mentor.

Faculty: School of Education  |  Duration: 6 months part-time  |  Study mode: part-time (online)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Engage with Coaching and Mentoring specialists Apply your findings within your own education setting Join discussion-based sessions, with the opportunity to network with colleagues in other schools The course runs from January each year with the final assessment submission at the beginning of the following September. Module One runs from January to April and Module Two runs from after Easter until July, with time to write up assignments for submission at the start of September. There are induction sessions to introduce you to how the course will run.

Career pathways

Pursuing mentoring roles; Applying for specialist roles relating to your research; Continued research on your area of interest; Sharing your research with others through conferences and writing

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