Differences between coaching and mentoring

Mentorat

Mentoring is professional development that includes sharing knowledge and experiences.

The mentor is an experienced person in the IT field.

The relationship between the mentor and the mentee is voluntary, interpersonal, confidential and with no hierarchical link.

Objectives:

To develop autonomy, self-confidence and the ability to act on personal and professional development.

Possible contexts: integration into a new role, career progression or transition, leadership development, etc.

Duration: To be determined on a case-by-case basis, an average of 12 to 18 months.

Coaching is a partnership that focuses on the action our coachees intend to take to achieve their vision, goals and aspirations. Coaching raises questions leading participants to self-discovery, which increases their level of perception and responsibility. They benefit from a support structure and a valuable source of feedback.

The coach is an expert in the coaching processes, but not necessarily in the coachee's area of expertise. The professional relationship between coach and coachee is structured and confidential; the coach leads the supported person to find the answers within themselves.

Objectives:

To help better fulfill your current role.

To improve skills, knowledge, and competencies of your current or future role.

Duration: 6 to 12 months.

Coaching

Mentoring is professional development that includes sharing knowledge and experiences.

The mentor is an experienced person in the IT field.

The relationship between the mentor and the mentee is voluntary, interpersonal, confidential and with no hierarchical link.

Objectives:

To develop autonomy, self-confidence and the ability to act on personal and professional development.

Possible contexts: integration into a new role, career progression or transition, leadership development, etc.

Duration: To be determined on a case-by-case basis, an average of 12 to 18 months.

Coaching is a partnership that focuses on the action our coachees intend to take to achieve their vision, goals and aspirations. Coaching raises questions leading participants to self-discovery, which increases their level of perception and responsibility. They benefit from a support structure and a valuable source of feedback.

The coach is an expert in the coaching processes, but not necessarily in the coachee's area of expertise. The professional relationship between coach and coachee is structured and confidential; the coach leads the supported person to find the answers within themselves.

Objectives:

To help better fulfill your current role.

To improve skills, knowledge, and competencies of your current or future role.

Duration: 6 to 12 months.

Pillar

Mentoring

Support the professional development of women interested in an IT career.

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The objective of the mentoring pillar is to support women in their IT career path.


Mentoring is:

  • A means to develop and learn.
  • A voluntary, confidential, and temporary relationship between two people.
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Criteria for being a mentee

Women interested in an IT career or already in an IT position, motivated to invest in their professional development. (Prerequisite: must work at BNC or BDC)
Je souhaite être mentorée

Mentoring criteria

Coaches are persons with IT experience wishing to contribute to the growth of a person, by sharing their knowledge, expertise and ideas. (Prerequisite: working at BNC or BDC)
Je souhaite Devenir mentor.e

If you have any questions, please contact fortes.fortes@bdc.ca

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Next cohort: Fall 2026