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OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring

A Level 7 OTHM diploma that develops advanced knowledge, critical understanding, and practical skills in coaching and mentoring for organisational contexts, leadership development, ethical practice...

Awarding Body: OTHM|Course Level: Level 7
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Course features

This Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification develops advanced coaching and mentoring knowledge, organisational application, strategic awareness, ethical practice, and research capability through six mandatory units assessed by coursework.

  • Ofqual regulated OTHM qualification on the RQF

  • Level 7 diploma equivalent in level to a master’s degree

  • 120 credits with 1200 Total Qualification Time

  • 600 Guided Learning Hours across 1 year

  • 6 mandatory units focused on coaching and mentoring practice

  • Internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM

About course

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring is designed for learners who want to develop high-level knowledge and professional capability in coaching and mentoring within organisational settings. It introduces the concepts, theories, and practical application of coaching and mentoring while strengthening leadership, reflection, and evidence-based practice.

  • Develop advanced knowledge of coaching, mentoring, supervision, and leadership

  • Apply coaching and mentoring in organisational and strategic contexts

  • Strengthen ethical, contractual, and reflective professional practice

  • Evaluate impact on individual, team, departmental, and organisational performance

  • Understand organisational culture, behaviour, and change management

  • Build research capability for evidence-based coaching and mentoring practice

What you will learn

This qualification develops advanced knowledge, understanding, and professional skills in coaching and mentoring, with strong emphasis on strategy, ethics, organisational development, reflection, and research.

  • Critically analyse the relationship between coaching and mentoring theory and practice at individual and organisational level

  • Apply coaching, mentoring, and supervision theories and models that inform professional practice

  • Evaluate the role and contribution of coaching and mentoring in organisational development and performance

  • Design and deliver ethical and contractual coaching and mentoring interventions

  • Critically review internal and external factors that influence coaching and mentoring practice

  • Plan, design, analyse, and evaluate research relevant to coaching and mentoring contexts

Course content

Who should attend

This qualification is intended for learners who want to develop advanced coaching and mentoring capability for organisational or private practice settings and for those leading coaching and mentoring activity.

  • Professionals working in organisations who want to develop coaching and mentoring expertise

  • Practitioners involved in coaching or mentoring in private practice

  • Managers and leaders responsible for people development

  • Learners leading coaching and mentoring at individual or organisational level

  • HR, L&D, and organisational development professionals seeking advanced practice

  • Individuals preparing for higher-level study or senior professional progression

Course requirements

Entry is based on prior academic qualifications or relevant management experience, together with age and English language expectations set by OTHM.

  • An honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma, or an equivalent overseas qualification

  • Mature learners with management experience may be considered, and learners must be aged 21 or over; non-majority English-speaking country applicants must provide evidence of English language competency

Assessments

Assessment is based on successful achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria across the mandatory units. The qualification is coursework based and quality assured through internal assessment and external verification.

  • Assessment method is coursework

  • All units are internally assessed by the centre

  • All units are externally verified by OTHM

  • Overall grading is Pass / Fail, and learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Progression

This qualification supports progression into advanced employment and further study in coaching, mentoring, management, and leadership. As an Ofqual-regulated Level 7 diploma, it can also support entry to master’s top-up routes with advanced standing.

  • Progress to management and leadership roles involving coaching and mentoring

  • Progress to organisational development, learning and development, or people development roles

  • Progress to coaching and mentoring practice in organisational or private settings

  • Progress to master’s top-up programmes in the UK and overseas with advanced standing

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