This micro-credential introduces mentors to the practical steps involved in building relationships. It introduces the basic concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion and walks mentors through the interactive and participatory processes that can be used to enhance positive relationship building. The course involves learners participation in training and reflection, as well as engaging in a mentoring relationship with a young person.

Becoming a skilled mentor can contribute to participants personal success and career development in several domains. Relationship building skills, commitment and support skills are transferable skills relevant to careers in the private and public sector. Participants will also become specialised in Diversity and Inclusion, making them perfect candidates for roles in Universal Diversity and Inclusion work. Graduates will ultimately be able to appreciate, explore and implement the best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and mentoring within their own settings, whether this be in the public or private sector.

This course will be taught part-time, with a mixture of seminars, mentoring sessions and supported reflection hours. Participants will participate in a formal mentoring programme which will be scheduled and managed by the academic team in Maynooth University.

This course is open to experienced professionals who do not have a primary degree. Applicants with minimum 2:2 grade NFQ Level 8 (or equivalent) Honours degree in a relevant discipline are also welcome to apply. Visit www.mu.ie/mentoring-edi for more information.

Minimum English language requirements

For more information on the minimum English language requirements, please see the following link to Entry Requirements for Maynooth University Micro-credentials:https://bit.ly/3UGFW8B