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Coaching and Mentoring Skills

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Fee $150

Course Date

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Course Overview

Effective coaching and mentoring are essential leadership skills that help individuals and teams improve performance, develop new capabilities, and achieve their professional goals. This practical course provides participants with the knowledge and techniques needed to coach and mentor employees effectively, foster continuous learning, build trust, and support career development within the workplace.

Through interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and practical coaching exercises, participants will learn how to conduct effective coaching conversations, provide constructive feedback, and create development plans that encourage long-term growth and performance improvement.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the differences between coaching, mentoring, and managing.

  • Recognize the role of a coach and mentor in employee development.

  • Build trust and establish productive coaching relationships.

  • Apply effective communication and active listening techniques.

  • Ask powerful coaching questions that encourage reflection and problem-solving.

  • Deliver constructive feedback that motivates performance improvement.

  • Develop individual coaching and mentoring plans.

  • Support employees in setting and achieving professional goals.

  • Handle challenging coaching situations with confidence.

  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

  • Understanding coaching and mentoring

  • Key differences between coaching, mentoring, training, and managing

  • Benefits to individuals and organizations

  • Characteristics of effective coaches and mentors

Module 2: Building Effective Coaching Relationships

  • Establishing trust and credibility

  • Setting expectations and boundaries

  • Confidentiality and ethics

  • Developing rapport

Module 3: Communication Skills for Coaches

  • Active listening techniques

  • Powerful questioning skills

  • Emotional intelligence in coaching

  • Understanding different communication styles

Module 4: Coaching Models and Techniques

  • Introduction to the GROW Model

  • Goal setting and action planning

  • Encouraging accountability

  • Coaching for performance improvement

Module 5: Mentoring for Career Development

  • Supporting employee growth

  • Knowledge sharing and experience transfer

  • Developing future leaders

  • Career planning discussions

Module 6: Giving Feedback and Handling Difficult Conversations

  • Constructive feedback techniques

  • Performance coaching conversations

  • Managing resistance to change

  • Resolving common coaching challenges

Module 7: Developing Coaching Action Plans

  • Creating individual development plans

  • Measuring coaching effectiveness

  • Follow-up and continuous improvement

  • Personal coaching practice

Training Methodology
  • Interactive presentations

  • Group discussions

  • Practical coaching exercises

  • Role plays and simulations

  • Case studies

  • Individual and team activities

  • Peer coaching sessions

Course Details
  • Duration: 2 days

  • Time: 09:30 - 15:00

  • Language: English

  • Format: Classroom-based (online option available based on request)

  • Location: Erbil

  • Refreshments: included

  • Lunch: not-included

Certification Requirements

Participants will receive an mselect Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the training, provided they meet the following requirements:

  • Attend at least 80% of the training sessions.

  • Actively participate in discussions, practical exercises, and group activities.

  • Successfully complete all required practical activities and assessments (where applicable).

Payment

Must be made 7 working days before the start of the course. Payment can be made in cash, by bank transfer or through exchange offices.

How do I register?

You can register by emailing training@mselect.com with the following details:

  • Full Name:

  • Position/Title (If applicable):

  • Email Address:

  • Phone number:

  • Name of the course: