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We at Avtar are dedicated to fostering the professional growth and success of women at every stage of their careers. Our free mentor certification programs—Career Guides, Career Tacticians, and Career Doctors—are designed to equip mentors with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks necessary to support early-career, mid-career, and mature-career women respectively. Through these comprehensive programs, mentors will gain expertise in guiding women through various career challenges and opportunities, ultimately empowering them to achieve their full potential.

Key Insights and Overview

Mentor Certification Programs offer mentors a robust framework and toolkit grounded in the HERO methodology, enabling them to become change agents for transformation in the lives of women across diverse career stages. Through these programs, mentors emerge as knowledgeable, empathetic, and resourceful guides, capable of empowering mentees to realize their full potential and thrive in their professional and personal endeavors

Our Certification Programs

Program Components – for Career Guides, Career Tacticians, and Career Doctors:

  • Understanding the principles, ethics, and benefits of mentorship.
  • Developing active listening, communication, and empathy skills.
  • Learning to establish guidelines for effective mentor-mentee relationships.
  • Identifying common challenges faced by professionals at different career stages, such as goal setting, skill development, and work-life integration.
  • Addressing the impact of societal, organizational, and industry-specific factors on career progression.
  • Providing strategies for overcoming obstacles and navigating career transitions.
  • Assisting mentees in defining their career goals, aspirations, and priorities.
  • Facilitating the development of actionable career plans aligned with mentees’ personal values, strengths, and industry trends.
  • Guiding mentees in setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for professional growth.
  • Identifying mentees’ skill gaps and areas for development.
  • Offering guidance on acquiring new skills, pursuing training opportunities, and building a professional network.
  • Empowering mentees to take ownership of their career development and continuous learning journey.
  • Addressing non- conscious bias, diversity challenges, and inclusion initiatives in the workplace.
  • Celebrating diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and collaboration.
  • Learning how to strategize for effective networking and relationship-building.
  • Facilitating connections between mentees and industry professionals, peers, and potential mentors.
  • Providing tips for leveraging networking opportunities to advance career goals, collaboration, and mentorship.
  • Understanding strategies for achieving work-life balance, managing stress, and prioritizing self-care.
  • Access to resources and support for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Learning to empower mentees to establish boundaries and prioritize personal well-being amidst professional demands.
  • Learn to run regular check-ins and feedback sessions with the mentees.
  • Encouraging mentees to reflect on their progress, achievements, and areas for growth.
  • Cultivating and teaching to have a growth mindset, resilience, and adaptability in the face of challenges and setbacks.
  • Celebrating mentees’ milestones, accomplishments, and successes.
  • Showcasing mentees’ achievements to inspire others and reinforce the value of mentorship in nurturing talent and fostering success.
  • Learning to collect feedback from participants to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for enhancement.
  • Encouraging mentees to embrace lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptability in their career journeys.

Introduction to HERO Framework Integration

The HERO framework serves as the cornerstone of our mentor certification programs, providing mentors with a structured approach to mentorship that is both comprehensive and adaptable to the unique needs of mentees at different career stages. Through rigorous training and practical application, mentors will learn to seamlessly integrate the HERO framework into their mentoring practice, ensuring that mentees receive tailored support and guidance to navigate their professional journeys effectively.

The HERO Framework Process

Mentee Testimonials

Thirukkumaran Nagarajan

VP, HR Head, IBM India/South Asia
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Thirukkumaran Nagarajan

VP, HR Head, IBM India/South Asia
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Thirukkumaran Nagarajan

VP, HR Head, IBM India/South Asia
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Become a Certified Career Mentor Today

Our free mentor certification programs provide individuals with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting women at different stages of their careers. Whether guiding early-career, mid-career, or mature-career women, our mentors play a crucial role in empowering women to achieve their professional goals and aspirations. Join us in building a supportive and inclusive community
where women thrive and succeed in their careers.

Become a Career Doctor