Delivery: Online + Workbook | Est. Length: 4 Seat Hours | Price: $370.00
Course Overview
The NCTI Mentoring 101 course is the essential starting point for anyone looking to accelerate their career—or help others accelerate theirs. A strong mentoring culture benefits the mentor, the mentee, and the entire organization.
This course provides a structured framework for establishing productive relationships. Students will learn the Four Stages of the Mentoring Process, how to find the right mentor, and how to embrace the “5 Critical Skills of Mentoring.” Whether you are looking for guidance or offering it, this curriculum teaches the soft skills of Active Listening, trust-building, and setting SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
Includes Digital Toolkit:
- Mentoring 101 Learner Workbook (eBook): Contains thought-provoking exercises to guide you in creating a new mentoring relationship immediately.
- Group Discussion Guide: A resource to nurture communication and share insights across teams.
Who Should Attend:
- Aspiring Mentors and Mentees
- Team Leaders
- HR Professionals managing mentorship programs
- High-Potential Employees
What You Will Learn
Upon completion, students will be able to engage effectively in the mentoring process, utilizing active listening and goal-setting strategies to drive professional growth.
Core Competencies:
- The Mentoring Ecosystem: Explain the purpose and benefits of mentoring at both a personal and organizational level.
- Relationship Dynamics: Identify the 6 Mentoring Relationships everyone should have and the positive attributes of effective participants.
- The Process: Navigate the Four Stages of the mentoring lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
- The 5 Critical Skills: Master the core behaviors of a great mentor/mentee, including Active Listening, building trust (“Trust Busters” vs. “Trust Builders”), and inspiring others.
- Goal Setting: Create and implement actionable goals using the S.M.A.R.T. strategy.
- Feedback Loop: Learn to provide and receive both positive and corrective feedback constructively.
Certification and Benefits
Cultivate a Culture of Growth
Mentorship is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve employee retention and satisfaction. This course gives you the roadmap to do it right.
Additional Benefits:
- Industry Recognition: Receive the NCTI Certificate of Graduation.
- Immediate Application: The included workbook ensures students can apply these concepts to their real-world career path immediately.
- Flexible Learning: A focused 4-hour curriculum that fits into any schedule (4-month access window).
Course Outline
Module 1: Why Mentoring?
- The purpose and organizational benefits of mentoring.
- The 6 Mentoring Relationships.
- Attributes of effective Mentees and Mentors.
Module 2: The Mentoring Process and Skills
- The Four Stages of the Mentoring Process.
- The 5 Skills: Identifying and applying critical mentoring skills.
- SMART Goals: Developing specific and measurable objectives.
- Communication: Active listening, building trust, and delivering feedback.