CMI Level 5 Award Professional Mentoring Practice
Build foundational mentoring skills and insights to support others with confidence
This CMI Level 5 Qualification is designed for individuals who want to understand the core principles of effective professional mentoring. The Award focuses on the influence of leadership, organisational culture and change in shaping mentoring practice. You’ll develop the insight and skills needed to deliver mentoring that supports individuals to progress and thrive.
Who should take this course
The Award is ideal for aspiring or practising mentors looking to build a strong foundation in mentoring practice. It’s suitable for managers, HR professionals, team leaders, learning & development specialists, and external coaches seeking to broaden their expertise.
If you want to develop your mentoring skills to help others navigate change, build confidence, and achieve their goals — and want a flexible, focused qualification that fits alongside work commitments — this Award is an excellent choice.
Course duration
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills consisting of one unit and typically takes between two and four months to complete. You can complete this unit faster or slower depending on your availability to study and learning style.
Progression opportunities
Top-up to a Certificate level after completing an Award qualification. Additionally, CMI would recommend the below qualifications as a possible progression routes:
Please see also consider the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership as a route to becoming a Chartered Manager (CMgr).
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Course content
Learners must complete one unit to a minimum of 80 TUT hours, 8 credits to achieve this qualification. The minimum GLH is 28 hours.
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Other options for Level 5
Professional Mentoring Practice
You can also achieve a Level 5 Qualification in Professional Mentoring Practice by completing a Certificate Level course.
The qualification is the same, the durations and depth of knowledge depends on the amount of units you are committed to complete, ie Award – 1 unit, Certificate – 2 units. More information on both options for this Level 5 Mentoring qualification available here.
If your goal to progress onto further study or higher level, you may want to opt for a Certificate, however if you are looking for a quick certificate to get a promotion, you may achieve your goal faster and cheaper. Please chat to one of our course specialists or complete a career assessment form if you would like more assistance when choosing which course will be most suitable for your specific requirements.
You must be 19+ years old and working as a Manager or similar to apply for this course.
CMI Level 5 Certificate Professional Mentoring Practice
Units: 2 Time: approx 8 weeks per unit
