MENTORING SKILLS

Mentoring Essentials for Mentors

This short course serves as a foundational stepping stone for mentors, designed to equip you with essential knowledge in mentoring.

You will explore mentoring and how it differs from other supportive roles. We will delve into the principles of effective mentoring, helping you recognise the key elements that contribute to successful mentoring relationships. You will also identify critical competencies that every mentor should possess and recognise fundamental mentoring micro-skills and models to enhance overall mentoring effectiveness.
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Format

Self-paced online course material

Starting date

Start and study
any time, to fit to your schedule

Short course

Learn quickly without significant time commitment

Target audience

  • SMG mentors
  • New and experienced mentors

Duration

30- 55 minutes recommended learning time,
12 months access

Course fee

$90+ GST

SMG mentors gain complimentary access to the course 

Course topics

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  • What is mentoring?
  • Principles of effective mentoring
  • Key mentoring competencies
  • Mentoring micro-skills
  • Useful models for mentoring

Course objectives

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  • Understand what mentoring is and how it differs from other forms of support.
  • Identify the key principles that contribute to successful mentoring relationships.
  • Recognise essential competencies required for effective mentoring.
  • Identify mentoring micro-skills that mentors can utilise to support their mentees effectively.
  • Recognise and explain three applicable models—the Johari Window, Prochaska’s Model of Change, and the GROW Model—that support effective mentoring practices and enhance mentee development.