“Mentors can provide exceptional learning for their mentees and in doing so, develop their mentees' awareness, understanding and perspective. The relationship is built on respect, mutual trust, and communication with the intention of helping their mentee ‘be the best that they can be’. For those considering becoming a mentor, this programme has been developed to provide you with the core qualities of the role and the techniques to cement them in to your behaviours. Ultimately, by laying the foundation for a positive mentoring experience, you’ll have the tools and confidence to ‘be the best that you can be’.” This short course is designed to provide you with an introduction to the topic of mentoring, clarifying exactly what it means and why it is seen as such an important area. In addition, you’ll explore the qualities of a good mentor and identify the skills that are crucial to a mentoring role.