CMI Coaching and Mentoring Qualification
CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
Develop recognised coaching and mentoring skills to support individuals, teams and workplace performance
The CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring is a recognised professional qualification for supervisors, first-line managers and professionals who want to develop effective coaching and mentoring skills. This flexible online coaching and mentoring course explores coaching and mentoring principles, communication skills, individual and team development needs, performance gaps and structured approaches to supporting people in the workplace.
- ✓Recognised CMI qualification
- ✓100% online learning
- ✓Dedicated tutor support
- ✓Written assignment-based assessment
CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring course snapshot
Develop Professional Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Why Study a Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring Course?
Effective coaching and mentoring can help individuals and teams identify development needs, build confidence, improve performance and work towards agreed objectives. These capabilities can be particularly valuable for supervisors and first-line managers who have responsibility for supporting and developing others.
The CMI Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring Certificate provides broader learning than the Award by exploring both the principles of coaching and mentoring and how structured coaching and mentoring processes can respond to individual and team needs. Learners develop knowledge that can support professional development, people management and workplace performance.
Understand Core Principles
Explore the purpose, roles and professional skills associated with coaching and mentoring in workplace settings.
Identify Development Needs
Consider individual and team knowledge, skills and behaviours and identify gaps between current and expected performance.
Develop Effective Processes
Understand the stages of coaching and mentoring processes designed around identified individual and team needs.
Support Performance Improvement
Explore expected improvements in performance and behaviour resulting from effective coaching and mentoring.
Recognised Professional Development
Gain a Recognised CMI Coaching and Mentoring Certificate Online
The CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring is awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) . This recognised coaching and mentoring qualification carries qualification number 600/9464/3 and CMI code 3C2V2.
The qualification is designed to help supervisors and first-line managers develop coaching and mentoring skills and techniques that can support individuals and teams while contributing to organisational objectives.
HHF Training delivers the Certificate through Units 3011V1 and 3012V1, providing a combined 13 credits.
| Qualification | CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring |
|---|---|
| Awarding organisation | Chartered Management Institute |
| Qualification number | 600/9464/3 |
| CMI code | 3C2V2 |
| Qualification level | Level 3 |
| Credits | 13 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 50 hours |
| Total Qualification Time | 130 hours |
| HHF selected units | 3011V1 and 3012V1 |
| Study mode | 100% online |
| Assessment | Written assignments |
| Course fee | £545 |
Knowledge and Professional Skills
What You Will Learn on This CMI Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring Course
Core Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Understand coaching and mentoring purposes, roles, communication skills, confidentiality, feedback, support and professional relationships.
Individual and Team Development Needs
Explore current knowledge, skills and behaviours and identify gaps between current performance and expected outcomes.
Effective Coaching and Mentoring Processes
Understand how structured coaching and mentoring processes can be developed to meet agreed individual or team needs.
Qualification Structure
Two Units Build Your Coaching and Mentoring Knowledge
HHF Training delivers the CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring through Units 3011V1 and 3012V1.
Unit 3011V1 – Principles, Skills and Impact of Coaching and Mentoring
7 Credits
30 GLH
70 Total Unit Time (TUT)
This unit develops understanding of the core principles, professional skills and impact of coaching and mentoring on individuals, teams and organisations.
- Understand the principles of coaching and mentoring
- Understand the skills required of a coach
- Understand the skills required of a mentor
- Understand the impact of coaching on individual, team and organisational performance
- Understand the impact of mentoring on individual, team and organisational performance
Unit 3012V1 – Coaching and Mentoring for Individual and Team Needs
6 Credits
20 GLH
60 Total Unit Time (TUT)
This unit focuses on understanding individual and team development needs and considering how coaching and mentoring processes can be constructed to respond to those needs.
- Understand the impact of coaching on individual and team needs
- Understand the impact of mentoring on individual and team needs
- Understand individual and team knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Understand the stages of a coaching process
- Understand the stages of a mentoring process
Flexible Assessment
Complete Your CMI Coaching and Mentoring Certificate Through Written Assignments
This online coaching and mentoring qualification is assessed through written assignments covering Units 3011V1 and 3012V1. The assessments allow you to demonstrate your understanding of coaching and mentoring principles, development needs and structured coaching and mentoring processes.
Learners can apply their responses to their own employment context or another organisation with which they are familiar. Your assessor reviews the evidence against the relevant assessment criteria and provides constructive feedback.
There is no written examination for this HHF Training delivery route. Where additional development is required, your assessor will provide guidance on the areas that need further evidence.
1
Study
Work through the online learning resources for both units.
2
Prepare
Use tutor guidance to prepare your assignment responses.
3
Submit
Upload your completed written assessments for marking.
4
Receive Feedback
Your assessor confirms the outcome and any required next steps.
Ready to Develop Your Coaching and Mentoring Skills?
Enrol on a recognised CMI Level 3 qualification and study online with structured learning resources, tutor support and assignment-based assessment.
Support Throughout Your Studies
Receive Tutor Guidance Throughout Your Learning Journey
Structured Online Resources
Access learning materials designed around the knowledge and assessment requirements of Units 3011V1 and 3012V1.
Tutor Guidance
Receive support with understanding key coaching and mentoring concepts and approaching the assignment requirements appropriately.
Assignment Feedback
Receive constructive assessment feedback and guidance where additional evidence or development is required.
Support for Registered CMI Learners
Access CMI Thrive During Your Studies
During your studies as a registered CMI learner, you can access CMI Thrive in line with CMI’s current learner access arrangements.
Thrive provides digital learning and professional development resources designed to complement qualification study and support continuing professional development.
CMI may update platform features, resources and learner access arrangements from time to time.
CMI Thrive Resources May Include:
- Management and leadership learning resources
- Videos, articles and digital content
- Learning resources aligned to development needs
- Professional development and CPD tools
- Resources available through supported devices
Study with Confidence
Why Study Your CMI Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring Course with HHF Training?
CMI Approved Centre
Study through a centre delivering quality-assured CMI qualifications.
Flexible Online Study
Access your learning online and organise study around work and personal commitments.
Assignment-Based Assessment
Complete structured written assignments without a written examination for this HHF Training delivery route.
Career-Relevant Learning
Develop coaching and mentoring knowledge relevant to supporting individuals, teams and workplace development.
Plan Your Study
Understand the Study Commitment Before You Enrol
The CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring has a Total Qualification Time of 130 hours. HHF Training’s selected units together provide 50 Guided Learning Hours and 130 hours of Total Unit Time.
Your actual completion time will depend on your previous experience, available study time and the pace at which you complete the learning and assignments.
| Weekly Study | Illustrative Completion Time |
|---|---|
| 3 hours per week | Around 43–44 weeks |
| 5 hours per week | Around 26 weeks |
| 7 hours per week | Around 18–19 weeks |
| 10 hours per week | Around 13 weeks |
These completion periods are illustrative only and should not be treated as guaranteed completion dates.
Your Learning Journey
Know What Happens After You Enrol
1
Enrol Online
Complete secure checkout for the course.
2
Registration
HHF confirms your course and learner registration.
3
Access Learning
Begin using the online learning resources.
4
Study and Prepare
Work through both units and prepare your assignments.
5
Submit Assignments
Upload your completed written assessments.
6
Receive Feedback
Your assessor confirms the outcome and next steps.
Course Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About the CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
What is the CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring?
It is a Level 3 CMI qualification that develops knowledge of coaching
and mentoring principles, individual and team needs, performance gaps
and structured coaching and mentoring processes.
Who is this Level 3 coaching and mentoring course suitable for?
The qualification is particularly relevant to supervisors and
first-line managers who want to develop coaching and mentoring skills
and techniques for supporting individuals and teams.
Can I study the CMI Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring Certificate online?
Yes. HHF Training delivers the qualification through flexible online
learning, allowing you to access learning resources and complete your
assignments around existing work and personal commitments.
What coaching and mentoring skills will I develop?
You will develop knowledge of coaching and mentoring principles,
communication, feedback, individual and team development needs,
performance gaps and structured coaching and mentoring processes.
Which units will I complete?
HHF Training delivers Unit 3011V1,
Principles, Skills and Impact of Coaching and Mentoring,
and Unit 3012V1,
Coaching and Mentoring for Individual and Team Needs.
How many credits does the Certificate carry?
The qualification requires 13 credits. HHF Training’s selected
units provide exactly 13 credits in total.
Are there any written examinations?
No written examination is used for this HHF Training delivery route.
Assessment is completed through written assignments.
How much study time is required?
The qualification has a Total Qualification Time of 130 hours.
Your actual completion time depends on your experience, available
study time and learning pace.
What tutor support will I receive?
Learners receive online resources, tutor guidance, assessment
support and constructive feedback on submitted work.
Will I have access to CMI Thrive?
Registered CMI learners can access CMI learning and professional
development resources through CMI Thrive in line with CMI’s current
learner access arrangements.
Can I pay by instalments?
If you are interested in an instalment option, please complete our
contact form
and mention that you would like to pay by instalments. A member of
the HHF Training team will contact you to discuss the available
options.
How much does the CMI Level 3 Certificate cost?
The current HHF Training course fee is £545.
Build Your Professional Coaching and Mentoring Capability
Enrol on the CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring and develop recognised coaching and mentoring skills through flexible online study, dedicated tutor support and assignment-based assessment.
Looking for an instalment option?
Please complete our contact form and mention that you are interested in paying by instalments. A member of the HHF Training team will contact you to discuss the available options.
Please complete our contact form and mention that you are interested in paying by instalments. A member of the HHF Training team will contact you to discuss the available options.