Module Four: Your Progress and Review 

The final step of your level one mentor training is to complete a self-evaluation reflecting on your own strengths and areas for development linked to the National standards for Mentoring. 

Once completed please submit your self evaluation and a certificate of completion will be emailed to you. 

Thankyou for completing  the core mentor training.

The professional development activity conpleted in the core mentor training (Level 1) can be counted towards a full Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Mentoring & Training. This PG Certificate comprises two 30 credit modules. 

To complete Module One of the PG Certificate: Principles and Practices of Effective Mentoring and Coaching, mentors will be required to complete 3 online top up sessions, an optional one-to-one tutorial and submit an assessment. Click on the link for further details. 

If you are interested in developing your mentoring and coaching skills further please contact either Partnership  partnershipoffice@hope.ac.uk  or the CPD team CPD@hope.ac.uk 

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