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Coaching, Mentoring and Networking

Overview:

Develop and enhance your mentoring and coaching abilities with the Coaching, Mentoring and Networking course. Strengthen employee engagement, organizational innovation and employee development in your organization by learning how to apply mentoring and coaching tools to a variety of settings, including fast-paced environments. This course will help you become a stronger and more effective leader by teaching you how to identify and draw out the potential of your employees through mentoring and coaching.

This course applies to the Professional Communications Certificate Program.

2023 Registration


Who should attend?

You may use the knowledge and skills developed through this course to enhance your mentorship, coaching and leadership skills, such as:

  • Executives, managers/supervisors, team and project leaders;
  • Industry leaders;
  • Trainers and Human Resource professionals;
  • Alumni participating in school mentorship programs;
  • Volunteers and professionals in coaching and mentorship related fields;
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners.

What you'll learn:

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Identify your style of influencing others and its appropriateness;
  • Use coaching as a key management and leadership skill;
  • Use coaching as a tool to diminish micro-management;
  • Use coaching as a tool to strengthen employee engagement;
  • Use coaching as a tool to enhance organizational innovation;
  • Improve your coaching skills through the use of a variety of practical tools;
  • Become an effective mentor in relation to a mentee's career aspirations.

Fall 2023:

Coaching, Mentoring, and Networking (Part 1)
Tuesday November 7, 2023     9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Coaching, Mentoring and Networking (Part 2)
Thursday November 9, 2023   9 a.m. to 12 p.m

*Schedule is subject to change. 

Registration is open to all!

COVID-19 update: All Continuous Learning sessions are being offered online until further notice. Online participation instructions will be emailed to registered learners before the start of their courses/workshops. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.

Online meeting times

This program has online meeting times. This means you must attend the virtual class at the specified date and time (see the Schedule tab).

Zoom Virtual Classroom (through Catalog) will be used for online delivery of this program to support interaction and engagement.

This course may include, but is not limited to:

  • Content presentations and/or videos;
  • Hands-on exercises;
  • Case discussions and simulations;
  • Group and individual work (assignments/quizzes);
  • Concept and topic discussions; and
  • Topic reflections.

Technology requirements

Video conferencing
  • Computer or device with internet access
  • Stable internet or data connection
  • Microphone
  • Webcam*
  • Audio device (examples: speakers, headphones/earbuds, headset)

*Webcam is preferred but not required.

Material requirements

There are no additional materials required for this program. 

Fees

$450 CAN for course + HST

Discounts

The Alumni/Staff Discount applies to registration in this full program and these individual classes.

If you are alumni or staff, contact continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca with your Student/Banner ID before registering for details about how to apply this discount.

Registration

You can register for this course through the secure online registration form. All course fees must be paid at the time of registration.

To successfully complete the course, you must:

  • Register and make full payment for the course;
  • Attend all course meeting times; 
  • Actively participate in all components of the course; and
  • Successfully complete any assigned work.

Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario

This is a Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) Continuing Education Program accredited course.

If you are taking this course to satisfy RIBO Continuing Education Program requirements, please contact continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca before the end of the course so an applicable notation can be made on your official certificate.

Please note that for RIBO spot check purposes, individuals must maintain the continuing education certificates/letters for 5 years to indicate compliance with the Continuing Education Program.

This is an open enrolment course.

Those completing Ontario Tech University Continuous Learning open enrolment offerings (e.g. certificate programs, courses, workshops, microcertifications, etc.) are subject to the policies of Ontario Tech University and Continuous Learning. Ontario Tech policies can be found in the Policy library. Continuous Learning policies can be found in the Regulations section of the Continuous Learning website. Specifically, those completing open enrolment offerings are expected to adhere to the General and Open enrolment regulations.


Related offerings

Applies to

Professional Communications Certificate Program

Professional Communications Certificate Program

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 Registration Status
2023 Registration: Open

Location
Online

 Date
Fall 2023: Tuesday November 7, 2023 and Thursday November 9, 2023 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

Credential
Course completion**

**Applies to the Professional Communications Certificate Program

 Fees
Individual classes: $450 CAD for course + HST 

Contact Information: continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca 

ONLINE SECURE REGISTRATION