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    Learn mentoring techniques for personal and professional development. Understand how to support, guide, and motivate mentees.

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    • I

      IESE Business School

      Career Path Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Market Trend, LinkedIn, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Copywriting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Clinical Supervision, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Experience, Clinical Leadership, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback, Patient Safety, Mentorship, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      McMaster University

      Szemléletváltás

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Professional Development, Mentorship, Personal Development, Stress Management, Creativity, Time Management, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Essential Skills for Your Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Willingness To Learn, LinkedIn, Adaptability, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Social Media Content, Interviewing Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Building and Managing Superior Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Peer Review, Training Programs, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Personal Development, People Development, Human Capital, Talent Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Large Language Modeling, Portfolio Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Productivity, Team Building, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness, Communication

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Peer Review, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Strategic Planning, Content Creation, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, LinkedIn, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Investigation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Training and Learning Online

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      البحث عن عمل في العصر الرقمي | Job Search in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Professional Networking, Writing, Professional Development, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Business Writing, Personal Development, Communication, Branding

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Social Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Interviewing Skills, Brand Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Accountability, Leadership, Resilience, Visionary, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mentoring courses

    • Career Path Essentials: IESE Business School
    • Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Szemléletváltás: McMaster University
    • Essential Skills for Your Career Development: University of Leeds
    • Building and Managing Superior Skills: The State University of New York
    • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York
    • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
    • البحث عن عمل في العصر الرقمي | Job Search in the Digital Age: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying: Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

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    Change Management (14)
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    Negotiation (14)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Mentoring

    Mentoring describes a learning relationship between two people, usually in a work or school environment. The mentor guides, supports, and offers feedback to the mentee about a variety of topics, including career-related decisions, work-life balance, and organizational skills. This arrangement aims to maximize the potential of a mentee who's adjusting to a new work environment or establishing a career path.‎

    It's important to learn how to mentor because it makes you a better employee and gives you an opportunity to give back to others. Ideally, the mentor-mentee relationship is reciprocal, and both people benefit from the work they do together. When you mentor a new employee, you build your leadership and communication skills, which can open advancement opportunities. It also lets you view your work from a new perspective and gives you a sense of satisfaction that you're helping others.‎

    Learning how to mentor and putting into action the skills you develop put you in a position for leadership roles within your organization. You may earn a promotion to a supervisory or managerial position. The process of mentoring other people also deepens your knowledge of your own position. Your productivity may increase and lead to other jobs with your current or future employers.‎

    The kind of people best suited for roles in mentoring are, first of all, enthusiastic about their work. They are often experts in their field, but continually seek to learn as much as possible about the field and how to improve their performance. At the same time, they want to pass on their knowledge.

    Successful mentors understand the power of active listening. They listen to their mentees so they fully understand their needs and can develop a plan to address them. Mentors should have empathy and genuine respect for their mentees and be able to give them honest feedback.‎

    Online Mentoring courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Mentoring skills. Choose from a wide range of Mentoring courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Mentoring, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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