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Mentoring and Coaching Practitioner – EMCC accredited course

An exceptional internationally accredited course will teach you how to use coaching techniques, conduct a coaching conversation, and communicate more effectively. Includes theoretical sections, workshops, and practical coaching training.  The course is conducted in English and is particularly suitable for coaches, mentors, managers, and executives who already work or want to work in an international environment. Successful graduates will be awarded the EMCC International Certificate.

Duration

1 year course

Schedule

we will be happy to send you an exact schedule of online/offline meetings

Form

group lessons online

Number of students

max. 12 participants

Level

Overview of available dates

Selecting a specific course is done at point of purchase

1 year course

we will be happy to send you an exact schedule of online/online meetings
1 year course
11.02.2025 - 22.11.2025

About course

Our coaching and mentoring philosophy is based on the belief that life and work are interconnected. Sometimes dividing too much into "life" and "business" coaching can be counterproductive, as real change and human growth often encompasses both of these worlds.
In our holistic approach, we therefore focus on a holistic view of the person - their context, values, relationships and goals. We believe that it is this flexibility and ability to work with the complexity of the individual that allows for deeper connections and offers more opportunities for change and development.

Communicate clearly, empathetically and with results

Coaching and mentoring are key tools for finding natural constructive solutions and supporting the development of individual and team potential. While coaching teaches you how to ask the right questions and have effective conversations, mentoring provides a space to pass on experiences and guide colleagues towards growth and autonomy.
Both approaches are extremely useful in any interaction with people - both professional and personal. For business development and working effectively in teams, it is important to be able to say exactly what you really want to communicate. All the more so as working styles are changing dramatically. There is more online and hybrid working, employee mobility has increased and teams are more often international.
It turns out that pure expertise is not enough in such conditions. Even the best expert cannot motivate such teams to perform in the long term if they do not have the ability to understand people, cannot ask the right questions and cannot communicate empathetically with them in English. We can teach all this in our course.
Developing emotional intelligence and resilience, overcoming obstacles, setting boundaries, building relationships, partnerships or collaborations, giving and receiving feedback - these are just a few of the topics in which course participants will improve significantly. They can positively influence the wider environment in their team and contribute to more effective communication across the company. Or they can apply the knowledge they gain to their personal growth.

Self-development and positive change with coaching and mentoring

Coaching and mentoring bring positive change to clients' lives and help them overcome challenges, discover new paths and achieve their goals. What is often overlooked, however, is the transformative impact this process has on the coaches themselves.
During the course you have the opportunity to get to know yourself better, resolve your own dilemmas and develop the ability to respond to different life situations with greater confidence and empathy. This personal growth can lead to unexpected positive changes not only in your professional but also in your personal life.

The year-long course is delivered in modules that include theoretical sections, workshops, coaching practice and self-study. Participants learn how to work with their own inner resources and gain skills on how to empower others. They practice tools that will help them make changes at work, in life, in achieving results, in leading people, in time management, assertiveness, etc. The course lasts almost a year so that participants not only acquire, but properly master the coaching skills they have learned. It is important to have enough space and time for self-reflection, learning from one's own mistakes and feedback from the mentor. The skills acquired in this way are not only much more firmly anchored, but already during the course they help you to deal with situations better.

Almost a year of training with EMCC completion and accreditation

The training is accredited by EMCC Global, an international organisation of professional mentors and coaches. EMCC has more than 10,000 members in 85 countries and is known for its high standards of professionalism and ethics.
We have designed the course so that alongside the professional training there is also practical training, i.e. the acquisition of skills through direct experience in practice with clients. It is the overlap into practice throughout the course that allows participants to grow and master all the knowledge and skills they have acquired directly through personal experience. In addition to the training and practical component, the course includes final examinations and the opportunity to gain EMCC accreditation at either Foundation or Practitioner level. The course fee includes the complete process up to the final accreditation and membership of the EMCC organisation.

Who is the course for

The coaching and mentoring course is designed not only for experienced coaches, mentors, managers and executives who work or want to work in an international environment, but also for those who are looking for an opportunity for significant self-development. The course is suitable for participants at B2 (Intermediate) level and above, and it is important that participants are able to communicate, understand and actively use English.

What you will get from this course?

  • Ability to use effective coaching techniques and tools
  • You will learn the 8 core competencies of EMCC
  • Skill in asking questions and providing feedback
  • Skill in motivating others and enabling them to find their own inner resources
  • Increased emotional intelligence and the ability to be empathetic with yourself and others
  • Ability to work with one’s own inner resources
  • Emotional resilience, the ability to overcome obstacles and set boundaries
  • Increased competence in leading people and teams
  • Full development of one’s personal potential
  • Ability to communicate in English in line with exactly what you want to express
  • International accreditation by EMCC (European mentoring and coaching council)

We are internationally accredited

V roku 2020 sme ako prvá jazyková škola na Slovensku získali medzinárodnú akreditáciu od EAQUALS a doteraz sme na Slovensku jediní. EAQUALS je garantom kvality jazykového vzdelávania pre školy v medzinárodnom prostredí.

 

What to Expect at The Bridge

Experience European quality at the Bridge. We prioritize the quality of teaching, backed by international EAQUALS and EMCC accreditations as well as a collaboration with TrackTest.eu. You find an individualized approach even in group courses here.
We boast an international team of highly educated professionals certified to teach English as a foreign language. Our internal assessment system for tutors aligns with the exacting standards of the Cambridge English Teaching Framework.
At The Bridge, we not only teach you English but also guide you in learning it effectively. In addition to the course, you will have access to our well-equipped library, workshops, webinars, and numerous complimentary activities.

Lecturers/trainers

Mike Shreeve

Mike Shreeve served as a school director and an HR manager. His management experience became useful in his current professional training role, where he acts as a coach and a mentor to managers and HR professionals. He has designed the NLP and Coaching Skills, and the Teaching Students with Special Needs and Inclusive Learning courses at the Pilgrims teacher training centre.

He is an active relationship coach as well as a certified instructor at the European Mentoring & Coaching Council. Other than business coaching and mentoring, Mike is also involved in coaching children with learning disabilities.

Some of his most recent projects include a teacher training programme in Ethiopia aimed at improving coaching skills and feedback, together with a programme for our teachers here at The Bridge aimed at using coaching skills in teaching English.

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Price

For all our clients we provide services

  • Student typology
  • Student needs analysis
  • Self-study space and library
  • Refreshments during the course
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57 hours of interactive workshops
50+ hours of practical training with clients
30 hours of work in study groups
2x Individual supervision
4x Written feedback
Final assessment
Certificate of the attendance
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EMCC membership and accreditation
10 hours of language support
10 hours of individual coaching
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Mentoring and Coaching Practitioner - EMCC accredited course

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the course suitable for me even if I am not interested in becoming a coach?

Yes. You can use the coaching skills you learn in the course in any job you do. Coaching will help you improve your decision-making and problem-solving skills, communicate with and listen to people better, and avoid judging people. These are all skills that are essential for leading teams. Whether you're an aspiring team leader or an experienced manager, the course will reinforce those skills that will come in handy in both your professional and personal life. And last but not least, you'll improve your English.

What level of English is needed to take the course?

We aim for level B2 and above. The course is ideal for those who can already communicate in, understand, and actively use English. If you are not entirely confident or “you are not yourself” in English, or you are stuck in the same place and cannot make progress, this is essentially a very intensive course in communicating with understanding.

Why does the course take so long when coaching courses normally take a month?

The course lasts a year so that the participants not only acquire but properly master the acquired coaching skills. It is important to have sufficient space and time for self-reflection, learning from mistakes, and feedback from their mentor. Especially if you are doing the course alongside your job, it is important to have time to learn new things. It is also extremely useful to have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learnt in real situations from your work and private life. Not only are the skills acquired in this way much more firmly anchored, but they can also help you to deal with situations better during the course. Similarly, language improvement can best be achieved over a longer time period, not in one month.

Who is EMCC?

The EMCC exists to develop, promote and set the expectation of best practice in mentoring, coaching, and supervision globally for the benefit of society. Our vision is to be the ‘go to’ body in mentoring, coaching, and supervision. EMCC is made up of Affiliated Country and region EMCCs and their membership plus direct members where a local EMCC does not yet exist. EMCC is made up of delegates from each of the following affiliated EMCCs – Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the Asia Pacific Region. As of 31 December 2021, we had 10,000+ members and 85 countries. More info: https://www.emccglobal.org/

Testimonials

I achieved the skills I wanted to acquire, while understanding that the learning process is permanent. I think the frequency of the sessions was optimal, and my personal work and my coaching sessions with clients helped me to make significant progress. What I appreciate the most about the course are the pedagogy, the open minded discussions, the learning atmosphere and the team spirit. I have reached around 120 hours of coaching and plan to continue coaching in my company to help young managers progress. Andrea and Mike are excellent! ! They complement each other wonderfully, offer a high level of support and are always open to discussion.

Eric Maintenay
Chief Technical&IT Officer

Thanks to the course, I gained a clear understanding of what coaching truly is and how I can practically benefit from it while advancing my own self-development. I appreciated the swift transition from theory to practice, as we quickly began learning through real conversations with clients. The first interviews were challenging, but the professional yet approachable guidance from the teachers and support from classmates helped me navigate event he more difficult situations. The international certification and the opportunity to improve my English are valuable added benefits of this course.

Michaela Kočiová
Experience Design / Design Leadership (Consulting, Coaching&Mentoring)

I would highly recommend Mike as a professional coach. He helped me not only to improve my English coaching vocabulary, but also taught me several extremely helpful coaching methods and tools.

Mike is a great expert and a very kind person - he is enthusiastic, curious, creative, and does it all with a positive attitude. He treats clients like partners, trusts them and encourages their inputs. Mike also provides very useful resources and support which I appreciated greatly.

Anna Hudáková
People & Culture Strategist