AOYM

Accredited Training

Professional, accredited training courses to develop your youth mentoring skills and career.

Training Programmes

AOYM offers a range of accredited training courses for aspiring and experienced youth mentors. Our training is designed by experienced practitioners and researchers, ensuring you receive the highest quality education and practical skills.

Youth Mentoring Foundation Certificate

A comprehensive foundation course covering the principles, skills, and practices of effective youth mentoring.

Entry Level2 days (12 hours)

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding of youth mentoring principles
  • Safeguarding awareness
  • Communication skills for mentoring
  • Ethical practice and boundaries

Advanced Youth Mentoring Practice

Build on your foundation skills with advanced techniques, reflective practice, and specialist knowledge.

Level 23 days (18 hours)

Learning Outcomes

  • Advanced mentoring techniques
  • Working with complex needs
  • Reflective practice
  • Impact measurement

Mentoring Supervision Skills

Learn to provide effective professional supervision to mentors, ensuring quality and safeguarding standards.

Level 32 days (12 hours)

Learning Outcomes

  • Supervision models and approaches
  • Supporting mentor development
  • Managing safeguarding in supervision
  • Quality assurance frameworks

SEND Mentoring Specialist

Specialist training for mentoring young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

CPD1 day (6 hours)

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding SEND
  • Adapted mentoring approaches
  • Working with schools and families
  • Assessment and support strategies

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