The overarching aims of the qualifications are to develop knowledge, understanding and skill in coaching and/or mentoring, so these techniques can be used effectively with a wide range of individuals in and across organisations operating in different sectors. The qualifications will establish the connection between coaching, mentoring and the achievement of personal effectiveness, professional performance and organisational goals. It will provide the opportunity for learners to develop knowledge and understanding in both mentoring and/or coaching techniques depending on whether learners choose to follow a programme of study leading to a Certificate in Coaching or a Certificate in Mentoring or a Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring. In addition, the units will provide opportunities for application of the learning leading to improved performance in the role of coach and/or mentor. Learners will be able to work with individuals in a business context, an education/training context or the not-for-profit sector. These opportunities can be applied to staff working at different levels in the organisations. This will facilitate embedding of improved practice leading to higher levels of personal development and professional practice from those being coached or mentored and subsequently higher achievement of institutional goals and success. This is increasingly important in the changing and competitive environments in which organisations operate. This can lead to the development of an institutional culture of coaching and mentoring. This suite of qualifications provide knowledge and understanding of coaching and/or mentoring principles and develop best practice in their application. Each qualification has a specific focus and programme length aimed at meeting the needs of individual learners and the organisations, where they may be employed. There are two pathways available within this qualification; • Pathway 1–ATHE Level 6 Certificate in Coaching (for people in Business/Organisations) • Pathway 2–ATHE Level 6 Certificate in Coaching (for people in Education and/or Training)