Online mentor course

The free online mentor course is offered once a year to train and accredit new Learning Gateway mentors who help and support new users.

You can also sign up for free to be a ‘mentee’ on the online mentor course. You will be contacted by phone and given one-to-one help and support with using talk2learn by a mentor who is participating in the course.

Details of the next course will be available shortly. To register your interest, please complete the application form.

Comments from mentees on recent courses:

My mentor has been excellent – really structured "tasks" and clear, simple constructive advice.

I’ve had a great time with my mentor and hope to keep in touch in the future.

[My mentor] has been fantastic, quick to respond to the initial request, both by phone and by e-mail. She has answered questions and has been someone to share ideas and concerns with. I’ve asked if we can continue to keep in contact… She has agreed. Excellent!

I have found my mentor really helpful and supportive. Without her I would not have managed to do very much at all. Her advice was vital and her approach was friendly and patient. I was given very clear and successful instructions which helped me to complete tasks I would not have managed (or even attempted) alone.

I love the idea of having someone to "chat" to online. Please pass a "Thank you " on to [my mentor] for being an excellent mentor.

Comments from mentors on recent courses:

Great course, great people. Thanks.

I’ve had a great time and really enjoyed chatting to new people. Thank you.

Have to say I do get a positive ‘buzz’ out of helping someone else enjoy the talk2learn community. I wish I had signed up for a mentee myself last year when I started, as another point of reference who is not involved with your actual course content, adds a different perspective to the learning curve.

Just wanted to share my excitement! I have joined you all who have passed!! What a great feeling!

I enjoyed the course and felt all the hard work was worth it. I thoroughly enjoyed setting up a Blog etc. and I’m proud of the response .