About this course

Mentoring Fundamentals will develop your knowledge and awareness of mentoring within defence.

The course provides interactive content with:

*podcasts
*videos
*guides
*mentoring journals

This course is accessible online through the Defence Learning Environment (DLE).

What you will learn

You will be able to:

*identify what mentoring is and the different types of mentoring
*recognise the similarities and differences between mentoring and coaching
*describe the role and expectations of a mentor and a mentee
*explain the different stages within the mentoring process and the importance of the process for an effective mentoring relationship
*recognise the different elements of a mentors skillset; reflective practice, effective questioning, active listening and goal setting to be an effective mentor
*identify the challenges and benefits of mentoring for key stakeholders when embedding a mentoring culture
*identify the essential aspects to consider when designing and sustaining a mentoring scheme

How this course will help your career

This course will increase your knowledge and awareness of mentoring in defence.

Who can attend this course
Military
MOD civil servants
Before you attend

You must have a Defence Gateway account with access to the DLE.

How the course will be taught
e-Learning (DLE)
How you will be assessed

Completion of the full course to attain a certificate of completion.