Level 2 Courses At a Glance:

• Qualification: Accredited Level 2 Certificate.

• Level: Intermediate (Bridging theory and practice).

• Ideal For: Peer mentors, community volunteers, and workplace colleagues.

• Core Focus: Healthy boundaries, role responsibilities, and using lived experience.

• Format: Flexible virtual learning (Individual or Group cohorts).

Forbes reported that 76% of people think mentors are important, but only 37% have one. Clearly then, mentor training is the perfect opportunity for making a real difference to people’s lives, by developing emotional intelligence and professional boundaries.

Bridging Theory and Real World Practice

Principle level courses are designed for people who already have a grasp of mentoring concepts, and teach you to draw upon your personal experience and people skills in a real setting. Learners solidify their understanding of the fundamental principles of mentoring and consider how they could be applied in live situations.

What is a Level 2 mentoring qualification?

A Level 2 qualification is an intermediate-level course designed for those who want to apply mentoring principles in real-world settings. Unlike Level 1, which focuses on awareness, Level 2 teaches you how to manage a relationship, maintain professional boundaries, and provide structured support to peers or colleagues.

Who should take a Principles level course?

These courses are ideal for individuals who are already acting as informal mentors or those joining a structured peer-support scheme. They are particularly popular in education (student-to-student), community groups (rehabilitation or refugee support), and corporate wellbeing initiatives.

Do I need to have completed Level 1 first?

While Level 1 provides a helpful foundation, it is not a mandatory prerequisite for Level 2. If you already have some understanding of mentoring or are currently in a role where you support others, you can begin directly at the Principles level.

What is the ‘Safe Use of Lived Experience’ in mentoring?

In peer and community mentoring, your personal history is a key tool. Our Level 2 training teaches you how to draw upon your own experiences to guide others while maintaining healthy professional boundaries and ensuring your own wellbeing is protected.

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