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DetailWorkplace coaching and mentoringDeveloping career resilience
ProviderThe Open UniversityThe Open University
Our rating3.94.4
CostFreeFree
Time9 hours24 hours
LevelAdvancedBeginner
Credentialstatement of participation (free)digital badge (Credly etc) (free)
Open toWorldwideWorldwide
Free inWorldwideWorldwide
Content written forAny countryAny country
SummaryA course on how workplace development has moved from formal training to ongoing learning, and how coaching and mentoring support it, with practice in basic coaching skills. It suits managers, team leaders and workplace trainers who develop other people.An eight-week course, about three hours a week, on building the resilience to handle change and setbacks at work. You assess your own resilience, look at outside pressures on careers and set practical goals. Completion earns an Open University badge and 24 CPD points.
Objectives
  • Describe the stages of the traditional training cycle
  • Weigh up the strengths and limits of training-based approaches
  • Explain what coaching and mentoring are and how they support learning
  • Practise a range of foundation coaching skills
  • Understand what career resilience is and assess your own
  • Recognise outside challenges that can affect your working life
  • Apply practical tactics to strengthen your resilience
  • Work out what support you need and where to find it
  • Set realistic resilience goals and the steps to reach them
Things to know
  • Content was last updated in June 2019
  • Level 3 (advanced) university material; reading and reflection heavy
  • A free OpenLearn account is needed to track progress and get the statement of participation
  • Badge requires sign-up and passing the quizzes
  • Last updated March 2022
  • CPD points are UK CPD Standards Office points; check acceptance with your Australian professional body
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