Becoming an architecture mentor is one of the most meaningful ways to support the next generation of design professionals. This interactive course prepares you to become the best mentor possible by building the skills needed for effective, inclusive, and sustainable mentoring relationships.
Drawing on the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice, proven research, and national models, you’ll explore the purpose and impact of mentorship, distinguish between mentoring, coaching, and sponsoring, and learn how to set clear goals and boundaries. Emphasizing inclusive practices, this course helps mentors recognize bias, build trust across differences, and foster equitable growth for mentees.
Through real-world scenarios and guided reflection, you’ll develop strategies for navigating common mentoring challenges and assess your readiness to mentor with confidence, empathy, and intentionality.
Explain the purpose and impact of mentorship and its distinctions from coaching and sponsorship.
Plan key goals, boundaries, and expectations for effective and equitable mentoring relationships.
Describe inclusive mentorship strategies that mitigate bias, foster trust across differences, and promote active listening, feedback, and communication.
Apply communication, problem-solving, and support strategies to navigate common mentoring challenges, sustain engagement, and maintain productive mentoring relationships over time.