Mentoring programs have become more and more popular over the years with both individuals and organizations, to the point that 71% of Fortune 500 companies offer mentoring programs to their employees. When you look at how mentors operate in terms of providing support and encouragement without the pressure applied from someone in a management position, it’s no surprise that they are successful. Some of the most successful people in the world have had mentors.

In this course, you will learn not only the powerful effects of mentors, but different types of mentor programs and how to implement them in your organization.

Course Key Concepts: Mentor, Leadership, Mentor Programs, Employee Development, Employee Retention.

Learning Objectives
  • Discover and define what a mentor is and does.
  • Explore and describe the benefits to mentees, mentors and organizations.
  • Identify and list the 5 types of mentor programs.
  • Identify and l the 5 steps to include in a mentor program.
  • Explore and establish problems to avoid in a mentor program.
Last updated/reviewed: March 25, 2024
5 Reviews (16 ratings)

Reviews

4
Anonymous Author
The topics covered were great and the speaker was engaging. The examples provided were also helpful.

5
Anonymous Author
Great overall view of type of mentor programs and benefits for both the mentee and mentor

5
Anonymous Author
Instructor was easy to follow and the information was insightful and kept me in engaged.

5
Anonymous Author
Good overview of mentor-mentee programs, benefits and relationships.

4
Anonymous Author
Quick introduction to Mentoring programs & their benefits.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to Powerful Positive Effects of Mentors1:00
  What is Mentor?5:36
  Mentee Benefits6:05
  Mentor Benefits6:49
  Types of Mentor Programs10:11
  Problems to Avoid6:43
  Wrap Up1:42
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Powerful Positive Effects of Mentors37:54
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
  Slides: Powerful Positive Effects of MentorsPDF
  Powerful Positive Effects of Mentors Glossary/ IndexPDF
  Workbook: Powerful Positive Effects of MentorsPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam