Participant Training - Setting Mentorships Up for Success

Mentor Training

Mentor Collective’s Mentor Training is an on-demand learning experience created in accordance with research-based instructional design principles. It is designed to provide a base understanding of the mentorship program's expectations and how to use the Participant Dashboard, as well as a foundational understanding of the elements of successful mentorship. 

Participants will complete a final assessment to encourage accountability for learning. Those who demonstrate proficiency on the final assessment receive a certification and become eligible to be matched in the program. Participants are encouraged and instructed to add their certification to LinkedIn and their resume.

Mentor training is required for matching purposes. 

Mentor training will be included in all programs, as a standard offering. 

Learning Objectives

Mentor training learning objectives vary slightly by program design, in order to best suit each specific program’s population and goals. 

Mentor Collective’s Mentee Expectations course is an on-demand learning experience designed to provide a base understanding of the mentorship program's expectations and how to use the Participant Dashboard, as well as a foundational understanding of the elements of successful mentorship.

The Mentee Expectations course is not required for matching purposes. 

The Mentee Expectations course will be included in all programs, as a standard offering. 

Learning Objectives

• Understand the value of mentorship
• Differentiate a mentor from other support roles
• Describe the mentorship program's expectations for mentees
• Explore Mentor Collective resources that are available to support mentees
• Analyze examples of successful mentorships

Optional Foundations: Mutual Respect & Understanding Course

Mentor Collective’s Foundations: Mutual Respect & Understanding Course is an on-demand learning experience designed to increase both mentors' and mentees’ understanding of the role of the role of varied perspectives, equal opportunity, and mutual respect in a successful mentorship. 

The Foundations course is not required for matching purposes. 

Participants will complete a final assessment to encourage accountability for learning, and those who demonstrate proficiency on the final assessment receive a certification.

Please let your Mentor Collective representative know if you are interested in including the Foundations course in your program. There is no additional cost associated with this supplementary resource. 

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between equality and justice
• Describe the impact of privilege
• Apply an understanding of bias to one's own worldview
• Explore how these principles can support a successful mentorship

Why Participant Training Matters

We cannot expect mentors or mentees to have all the knowledge necessary to be in a successful mentorship, prior to participating in the program. It is vital to ensure that all participants feel confident and supported in navigating the program and their specific mentorship - which Mentor Collective helps you ensure through training and additional resources. 

The on-demand delivery system allows participants to take the training whenever and wherever they like, at a time that fits into their busy schedule. Participants are guided through an interactive, engaging series of text- and video-based lessons. They can also review training materials as often as they like throughout the program, if they need a refresher. 

The communication and relationship building skills gained through Mentor Collective’s training not only benefit participants in their mentorship, but also better prepare them to succeed in their academic, professional, and personal lives.

FAQ

❓Where do participants complete required training and/or optional courses?

• Participants will be able to access all training and courses on their Participant Dashboard, in the “Mentorship Checklist.”

❓How long does it take to complete each training / course?

• On average, it can take between 45 minutes - 1 hour to complete.

❓How can mentors add their certification to their LinkedIn?

• If participants forgot to download their certificate after completing training, they can click "retake course" on their Mentorship Checklist and navigate to "Get Your Certificate." 
• Participants can also add their new certification to their digital resume on LinkedIn, following the instructions here.

❓What score do mentors need to achieve on the final assessment, in order to be matched?

• Mentor Collective's training requires a score equivalent to 75% or higher, in order to confirm mentors’ proficiency in the basic principles of mentorship, communication skills, and how to use Mentor Collective’s Dashboard.
• Mentors can take the final assessment as many times as needed.

❓Why is mentor training required prior to matching?

❓I would like to review the training and/or course material in more detail.

• We can provide the content in our training and courses, upon request. Please contact Partner Support (partnersupport@mentorcollective.org), if you are interested.