The "CIPD: Coaching, Mentoring & Continuous Professional Development" course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the vital role coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development play in building high-performing organisations. Beginning with an exploration of the core concepts and ethical frameworks of coaching and mentoring, the course outlines how these practices contribute to personal and organisational success. Students learn the distinctions between coaching and mentoring, the importance of setting clear boundaries, and the ethical considerations required to foster trust-based relationships.

The course moves into practical coaching techniques, introducing models such as GROW and solution-focused methods. Learners develop critical skills including active listening, powerful questioning, and reflective practice to facilitate growth-focused conversations. Techniques for providing feedback effectively are integrated to ensure that coaching sessions lead to actionable outcomes. Alongside coaching, the course offers comprehensive insights into mentoring frameworks, covering the mentoring life cycle, skills of an effective mentor, and strategies for overcoming common challenges in mentoring relationships.

Developing structured coaching and mentoring programmes is a major focus, teaching students how to align initiatives with organisational goals and evaluate their impact. Real-world case studies demonstrate how successful organisations integrate these programmes into their leadership development strategies and succession planning models.

The course also explores the principles of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as a foundation for sustainable professional growth. Learners study how to identify learning needs, set CPD goals, and use various tools and methods to track and reflect upon their development. Strategies for embedding learning into everyday practice are covered, with a strong focus on reflective practice as a tool for deeper personal and professional transformation.

Students further develop practical skills to build Personal Development Plans (PDPs), network within professional communities, and leverage digital tools for ongoing career advancement. The course concludes with an emphasis on lifelong learning, the importance of personal mastery, and preparing learners to create their own coaching, mentoring, and CPD strategies for both individual success and organisational benefit.