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Coaching and Mentoring Skills Course

Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.

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Course Overview:

Coaching and Mentoring Skills Training Course is designed to develop the core competencies required to guide, support, and inspire others in professional and personal development contexts. In today’s performance- and growth-driven work environment, effective coaching and mentoring are essential for building leadership pipelines, enhancing team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. This course combines proven frameworks with interactive tools, emphasizing active listening, goal setting, feedback delivery, and behavioral development. It reflects current trends in transformational leadership, inclusive mentoring, and virtual coaching.

Course Duration:

5 Days 

Target Audience:

  • Managers and team leaders

  • HR professionals and learning & development officers

  • Trainers, supervisors, and educators

  • NGO project coordinators and community leaders

  • Anyone responsible for guiding and developing others

Personal Impact:

Participants will:

  • Improve their communication, listening, and questioning skills

  • Gain confidence to support and empower others effectively

  • Learn to set clear goals and track progress through coaching

  • Build deeper relationships based on trust and mutual growth

Organizational Impact:

  • Strengthen leadership pipelines and internal talent development

  • Improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity

  • Foster a positive, feedback-rich organizational culture

  • Enhance learning transfer and team collaboration


Course Level: Foundation

Course Outline

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate between coaching and mentoring and know when to use each

  • Apply active listening and questioning techniques in coaching conversations

  • Build rapport, trust, and mutual respect with mentees and team members

  • Use structured models (e.g., GROW, CLEAR) to guide conversations

  • Provide constructive feedback and support personal development

  • Adapt coaching approaches for individual, team, or remote settings


Course Modules

Course Outline:

Module 1: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring

  • Definitions and distinctions between coaching and mentoring

  • Benefits of coaching/mentoring for individuals and organizations

  • Roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations

  • Case Study/Project: Analyze coaching vs. mentoring scenarios in different workplace contexts

Module 2: Building Trust and Effective Communication

  • Creating a safe and supportive environment

  • Developing active listening and questioning skills

  • Establishing boundaries and confidentiality

  • Case Study/Project: Role-play coaching conversations focusing on empathy and trust building

Module 3: Coaching Models and Goal Setting

  • Introduction to coaching models: GROW, TGROW, and CLEAR

  • Structuring coaching sessions

  • Setting SMART goals and action plans

  • Case Study/Project: Conduct a coaching session using the GROW model and receive peer feedback

Module 4: Providing Feedback and Managing Progress

  • Techniques for giving supportive, developmental feedback

  • Tracking progress and adjusting goals

  • Overcoming resistance and supporting behavioral change

  • Case Study/Project: Practice feedback delivery in mentoring and coaching simulations

Module 5: Mentoring for Long-Term Growth and Virtual Coaching

  • Stages of mentoring relationships

  • Long-term career and personal development planning

  • Adapting coaching and mentoring to virtual or hybrid environments

  • Capstone Project: Design a coaching or mentoring plan for your team or organization, including session structure, goals, and metrics

Course Administration Details

Methodology

These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Training Venue

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]


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Course Schedules

We are proud to offer this course in a variety of training formats to suit your needs. We use the highest quality learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable as possible. Our face to face calendar allows you to choose any classroom course of your choice to be delivered at any venue of your choice - offering you the ultimate in convenience and value for money.

January 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
5 Jan - 9 Jan 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
5 Jan - 9 Jan 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
5 Jan - 9 Jan 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
12 Jan - 16 Jan 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
12 Jan - 16 Jan 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
12 Jan - 16 Jan 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
12 Jan - 16 Jan 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
19 Jan - 23 Jan 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
19 Jan - 23 Jan 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
19 Jan - 23 Jan 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
5 Jan - 9 Jan 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
12 Jan - 16 Jan 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
19 Jan - 23 Jan 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

February 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
2 Feb - 6 Feb 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
2 Feb - 6 Feb 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
2 Feb - 6 Feb 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
9 Feb - 13 Feb 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
9 Feb - 13 Feb 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
9 Feb - 13 Feb 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
9 Feb - 13 Feb 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
16 Feb - 20 Feb 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
16 Feb - 20 Feb 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
16 Feb - 20 Feb 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
2 Feb - 6 Feb 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
9 Feb - 13 Feb 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
16 Feb - 20 Feb 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
2 Feb - 6 Feb 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

March 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
2 Mar - 6 Mar 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
2 Mar - 6 Mar 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
2 Mar - 6 Mar 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
9 Mar - 13 Mar 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
9 Mar - 13 Mar 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
9 Mar - 13 Mar 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
9 Mar - 13 Mar 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
16 Mar - 20 Mar 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
16 Mar - 20 Mar 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
16 Mar - 20 Mar 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
2 Mar - 6 Mar 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
9 Mar - 13 Mar 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
16 Mar - 20 Mar 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
2 Mar - 6 Mar 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
30 Mar - 3 Apr 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

April 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
6 Apr - 10 Apr 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
6 Apr - 10 Apr 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
6 Apr - 10 Apr 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
13 Apr - 17 Apr 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
13 Apr - 17 Apr 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
13 Apr - 17 Apr 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
13 Apr - 17 Apr 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
20 Apr - 24 Apr 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
20 Apr - 24 Apr 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
20 Apr - 24 Apr 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
6 Apr - 10 Apr 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
13 Apr - 17 Apr 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
20 Apr - 24 Apr 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

May 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
4 May - 8 May 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
4 May - 8 May 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
4 May - 8 May 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
11 May - 15 May 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
11 May - 15 May 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
11 May - 15 May 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
11 May - 15 May 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
18 May - 22 May 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
18 May - 22 May 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
18 May - 22 May 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
4 May - 8 May 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
11 May - 15 May 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
18 May - 22 May 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
4 May - 8 May 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

June 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
1 Jun - 5 Jun 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
1 Jun - 5 Jun 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
1 Jun - 5 Jun 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
8 Jun - 12 Jun 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
8 Jun - 12 Jun 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
8 Jun - 12 Jun 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
8 Jun - 12 Jun 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
15 Jun - 19 Jun 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
15 Jun - 19 Jun 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
15 Jun - 19 Jun 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
1 Jun - 5 Jun 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
8 Jun - 12 Jun 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
15 Jun - 19 Jun 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
1 Jun - 5 Jun 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
29 Jun - 3 Jul 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

July 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
6 Jul - 10 Jul 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
6 Jul - 10 Jul 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
6 Jul - 10 Jul 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
13 Jul - 17 Jul 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
13 Jul - 17 Jul 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
13 Jul - 17 Jul 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
13 Jul - 17 Jul 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
20 Jul - 24 Jul 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
20 Jul - 24 Jul 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
20 Jul - 24 Jul 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
6 Jul - 10 Jul 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
13 Jul - 17 Jul 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
20 Jul - 24 Jul 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

August 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
3 Aug - 7 Aug 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
3 Aug - 7 Aug 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
3 Aug - 7 Aug 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
10 Aug - 14 Aug 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
10 Aug - 14 Aug 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
10 Aug - 14 Aug 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
10 Aug - 14 Aug 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
17 Aug - 21 Aug 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
17 Aug - 21 Aug 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
17 Aug - 21 Aug 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
3 Aug - 7 Aug 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
10 Aug - 14 Aug 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
17 Aug - 21 Aug 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
3 Aug - 7 Aug 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
31 Aug - 4 Sep 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

September 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
7 Sep - 11 Sep 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
7 Sep - 11 Sep 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
7 Sep - 11 Sep 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
14 Sep - 18 Sep 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
14 Sep - 18 Sep 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
14 Sep - 18 Sep 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
14 Sep - 18 Sep 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
21 Sep - 25 Sep 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
21 Sep - 25 Sep 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
21 Sep - 25 Sep 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
7 Sep - 11 Sep 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
14 Sep - 18 Sep 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
21 Sep - 25 Sep 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

October 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
5 Oct - 9 Oct 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
5 Oct - 9 Oct 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
5 Oct - 9 Oct 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
12 Oct - 16 Oct 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
12 Oct - 16 Oct 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
12 Oct - 16 Oct 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
12 Oct - 16 Oct 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
19 Oct - 23 Oct 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
19 Oct - 23 Oct 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
19 Oct - 23 Oct 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
5 Oct - 9 Oct 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
12 Oct - 16 Oct 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
19 Oct - 23 Oct 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
5 Oct - 9 Oct 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

November 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
2 Nov - 6 Nov 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
2 Nov - 6 Nov 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
2 Nov - 6 Nov 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
9 Nov - 13 Nov 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
9 Nov - 13 Nov 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
9 Nov - 13 Nov 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
9 Nov - 13 Nov 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
16 Nov - 20 Nov 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
16 Nov - 20 Nov 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
16 Nov - 20 Nov 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
23 Nov - 27 Nov 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
23 Nov - 27 Nov 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
23 Nov - 27 Nov 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
23 Nov - 27 Nov 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
2 Nov - 6 Nov 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
9 Nov - 13 Nov 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
16 Nov - 20 Nov 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
23 Nov - 27 Nov 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
2 Nov - 6 Nov 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
30 Nov - 4 Dec 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

December 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
7 Dec - 11 Dec 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
7 Dec - 11 Dec 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
7 Dec - 11 Dec 5 days Kuala Lumpur $5,900 Individual Group
14 Dec - 18 Dec 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
14 Dec - 18 Dec 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
14 Dec - 18 Dec 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group
14 Dec - 18 Dec 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
7 Dec - 11 Dec 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
14 Dec - 18 Dec 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

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