Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
Develop advanced coaching and mentoring capability to support, lead and influence professional growth across your organisation.
The TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF) is designed for experienced staff, aspiring senior leaders, managers and professionals who are responsible for developing others.
This qualification provides a deep understanding of coaching and mentoring practice, the skills required to support individuals and teams, and the techniques needed to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching/mentoring programmes in real organisational settings.
This Level 5 programme is perfect for those who want to enhance their leadership approach, improve workplace performance or move into a professional coaching or mentoring career.
Who is this for?
This course is ideal for:
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Managers with coaching or mentoring responsibilities
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Senior staff supporting team performance, wellbeing or development
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HR, L&D, training and people-development professionals
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Coaches and mentors wanting a formal qualification
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Professionals transitioning into a freelance coaching or mentoring career
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Individuals aged 18+ with strong written and reflective skills
There are no formal entry requirements, although Level 2 literacy and numeracy are recommended.
What you’ll learn
This advanced qualification will help you develop:
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A critical understanding of coaching and mentoring at an organisational level
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Ethical, professional and evidence-based practice
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Advanced communication, questioning and rapport-building techniques
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Strategies for planning structured coaching and mentoring programmes
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Skills for delivering sessions, maintaining accurate records and reviewing progress
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Insight into organisational impact, performance outcomes and cultural growth
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The ability to evaluate your own coaching or mentoring practice to drive improvement
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification, learners must complete three mandatory units:
1. Preparing for the Coaching Role
This unit helps you understand:
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Your responsibilities as a coach
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Professional and ethical standards
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Communication skills and feedback methods
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Creating safe, confidential coaching environments
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How coaching supports learning and development
2. Preparing for the Mentoring Role
This unit focuses on:
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Skills and qualities of an effective mentor
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Building relationships and trust
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Maintaining boundaries and professional standards
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Understanding mentoring in different organisational contexts
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Supporting mentees in goal setting and development
3. Coaching and Mentoring
This advanced unit develops your ability to:
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Understand the principles and processes of coaching and mentoring
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Analyse individual, team and organisational benefits
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Plan, deliver and record structured coaching/mentoring programmes
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Review progress with coachees or mentees
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Evaluate your own practice through feedback and reflection
Qualification Details
Award: Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (RQF)
Credits: 13 credits total
Units: 3 mandatory units
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 60 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 130 hours
Assessment: Internally assessed portfolio (no exams)
Delivery: 100% online with tutor support
Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements, although Level 2 literacy and numeracy are recommended.
Why choose Cubitt Education?
✨ Courses delivered by expert tutors with leadership, coaching and organisational development experience
✨ Fully qualified teachers, assessors and IQAs
✨ Interactive, engaging and supportive learning environment
✨ Clear feedback and guidance throughout the programme
✨ Flexible delivery to suit professional commitments
✨ High-quality resources, templates and practical tools included
Pricing & enrolment options
Standard Individual Enrolment
✨ £550 per learner
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Full online learning access
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Tutor support & feedback
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Assessment & IQA fees
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Certification
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Templates, tools & downloadable learning resources
Group / Workplace Programmes
✨ Discounted rates for 6+ learners — ideal for employers wanting to develop new or existing team leaders.
✨ Group packages can include:
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Live virtual workshops or blended delivery
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Contextualised examples and case studies for your organisation
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Employer progress reports and check-ins
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Support with aligning to internal leadership frameworks
✨ Contact us for a tailored quote for your organisation.
Successful learners can progress to:
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Level 5 Leadership & Management qualifications
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Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring
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Level 7 Coaching Supervision
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Senior coaching/mentoring roles within organisations
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Freelance coaching and mentoring practice