Case Studies
Thousands of people have successfully undertaken Pitman Training programmes; they’ve progressed their careers, raised their salaries and broadened their horizons as a result.
They come from all walks of life and, to give you an idea of just what Pitman Training is all about, we've asked some of them to share their experiences.
Have a read and watch the videos to discover more about why Pitman Training is the best you can get.
Yaswee - from long-term unemployed to Medical Secretary
Course completed: Medical Secretarial Diploma Job secured: Medical Secretary Yaswee was unemployed for 12 years prior to starting our Medical Secretarial Diploma at the centre. After completing the course, we provided her with extensive job search support which included help with completing applic... Read more
Anne Cousins - from redundancy to Office Adminstrator
Course completed: Accounting Technician Diploma Job secured: Office Adminstrator Having taken voluntary redundancy from HM Customs and Revenue, Ann Cousins found that although she had 28 years of office skills, she had no certificates or awards to verify her experience and as a consequence, decide... Read more
Janice Manning - from redundancy to new role with local University
Course completed: Fast Track Microsoft Skills Diploma Job secured: Administrator Janice landed a job before even finishing her Fast Track Microsoft Skills Diploma. She was delighted to accept an administrative role with a local university and said: “I never expected to gain employment so qui... Read more
Donna - New skills secure dream job as Events and PR Assistant
Course completed: Executive PA Diploma Job secured: Events and PR Assistant Donna’s previous role was not satisfying her, so she left and decided to undertake some training to improve her job prospects and enrolled on the Executive PA Diploma with Teeline at Pitman Training Croydon. She fel... Read more
Emma Hutcheson - from supermarket to Medical Secretary
Job secured: Medical Secretary “I came to Pitman Training Centre in Colchester because I felt my life had hit rock bottom. I had just split up from my boyfriend of three and a half years, had a job in a supermarket, which I was not enjoying and needed to do something about. I enrol... Read more
Kun Hee Theobald - from redundancy to Financial Administrator
Course completed: Book-keeping Job secured: Financial Administrator Kun Hee came to Pitman Training Colchester after her last admin job was made redundant. She saw this as an opportunity to retrain herself and embark on a new career in accounts. Her story; “At last, I have started my new rol... Read more
Stuart - from clerical career in the Navy to PA in London
Job secured: PA Stuart recognised that he needed certificated IT skills that would appeal to employers in London when he moved from Australia and decided on a total career change. “The year long training course provided me with every skill I would need to restructure my career into a PA role.... Read more
Margaret Rodger - from unemployed to Data Administrator with the DWP
Course completed: Accounting Technician Diploma Job secured: Data Administrator at the DWP (Department for Work & Pensions) Margaret is 33 and has a disability that affects her mobility and dexterity. She came to Pitman Training Derby wanting a job in accounts and data processing – ... Read more
Trudy Rodgers - from full time Mum to Executive PA
Course completed: Legal Secretarial Diploma Job secured: Executive PA When Mum of two, Trudy Rodgers, first walked into Pitman Training Plymouth, she had not been in full time employment for ten years so she knew that updating her skills would be the best way for her to get her confidence back and... Read more
Jill Sankey - Fast-track to Finance Assistant, thanks to new skills
Course completed: Accounts Diploma Job secured: Finance Assistant Jill was offered a fantastic job whilst still only part way through her Accounts Diploma. She was thrilled to be offered a Finance Assistant role with a local company and said: “It’s great to have got a job so quic... Read more
