Welcome to the Advanced Skills Programme, specially created for second and third-year students, as well as postgraduates, who are eager to uncover and cultivate extensive mentoring capabilities. This programme not only serves as a stellar foundation in interpersonal skills but also equips you with the tools to excel as a professional in any field.

Why Choose This Programme?
Imagine mastering skills that set you apart—effective communication, leadership, and building rapport—all vital for a successful career after graduation. This self-study pack is perfect for those who aspire to be impactful professionals, mentors, teachers, or even outstanding communicators in varied contexts.
Course Overview
This course has been designed by postgraduate researchers (PGR’s) at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Set out into five topics, designed to follow naturally from one to the other, continually up skilling the student and building increasing knowledge and confidence in themselves. 
Each topic is explored at your own pace, with continual opportunities for you to stop, digest the content and apply it to your own life. Self-reflection is a central theme to this course, with you taking charge of your own learning journey. This self study is broken down into 5 interesting and engaging topics:
1. Introduction to the World of Mentoring – What is the role of a mentor? What are the benefits to you of mastering this skill set?
2. Essential Skills of a Mentor – Learn a broad range of communication skills such as: active listening, Ice breakers, finding common ground, building trust, constructive feedback skills, Identifying goals, current reality check, signposting, supporting and storytelling skills.
3. Inclusion and Accessibility – Learn to navigate working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, of breaking down barriers, understanding lived experience, utilising non-judgmental approaches, building trust and relationships and opening doors and inspiration workshop.
4. Creativity and Flexibility – Expand your abilities to plan, develop and deliver accessible, inclusive and engaging sessions. Explore creative approaches to learning and identify your own learning style. Investigate your own leadership potential and style while gaining access to a large open-access learning resource bank.
5. Real World Scenarios & Reflections – Explore obstacles that you may encounter in the ‘field’, with competency-based scenarios that help you to ask questions and to apply your new skills and knowledge, whilst reflecting on what you have learnt on the course.

As part of this course, you’ll delve into the sacred arts of mentoring, discovering what a mentor truly is—and isn’t. You’ll receive training in a wide range of advanced skills, enabling you to provide high-level support in virtually any setting. If you’ve ever wanted to develop leadership qualities, advanced communication skills, or the capability to guide and mentor others, this course is designed for you.
Throughout the programme, you’ll hear from experts across various fields, tackle practical exercises, and gain valuable insights that will make you an exceptional mentor and professional. 
Plus, once completing this course, you’ll earn a total of 50 Rise Points, contributing to your growth and achievements at Manchester Met.
Join us on this journey and be the mentor that makes a difference. Ready to unlock your potential? Read on!