This document outlines the agenda and objectives for Day 1 of a Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring course. The aims for Day 1 are to introduce the course, identify the differences between coaching, mentoring and counselling, review the GROW model for coaching, discuss the role of contracting, and provide opportunities for coaching practice and supervision. The document defines coaching, mentoring and counselling. It also discusses similarities and differences between coaching and mentoring, and identifies key skills of coaches and mentors. Learners undertake coaching sessions in groups and complete a learning log. They are asked to identify coachees/mentees and begin working on their first assignment addressing specific assessment criteria.