Pitman Training Shrewsbury
Pitman Training in Shrewsbury is located in the historic town square, so we’re very convenient and easy to access via public transport.
The centre is run by Dr Paul Turner and Joanna Edmunds, who both have extensive experience in HR, recruitment and training nationally and in the local area. This means clients receive not only excellent training but also career guidance based on an in-depth knowledge of the local job market, backed up by connections with recruitment agencies and employers.
Thanks to this, Pitman Training Shropshire has helped many individuals gain valuable skills and new careers. This experience, coupled with the support you will receive, is unrivalled locally and is why so many of our students succeed. Our centre provides a relaxed and friendly learning environment - you decide when you start your course, and you control your learning times to suit your lifestyle. You could even call now and start today!
We also offer training for local companies and organisations both at our Shropshire training centres and on-site at our clients' working places.
Local accreditations / links
In addition to Pitman Training’s national accreditations and links, Pitman Training Shrewsbury has direct relationships with a number of key organisations.
- Recruitment agencies
- Local funding agencies
- Network of corporate contacts
Local Offers
AAT Essentials - Tutor-led training
We're very excited to be working with the AAT to offer a range of tutor-led, short courses aimed at those without an accounting or finance background who want to get ahead with essential business accounting knowledge. The courses we're holding include:
- Making sense of financial documents
- Budgeting for the small business
- Managing cash flow, keeping your business healthy
- Finance for non-financial managers
For information on the dates, click on our News tab or give us a call.
Job Coaching
Here at Pitman Training Shrewsbury, we provide a complimentary career coaching service for all diploma students.
NUS discount card
Once enrolled you will be eligible for an NUS card giving you access to 1,000’s of valuable retail offers. These savings could pay for part of your course!
News and Events
AAT Essentials Training
Pitman Training and the AAT are working together to offer a range of courses which are aimed at those without an accounting and finance background. This practical, straight forward training is packed with essentials of how to manage business finance more effectively.
Each course lasts around 7 hours and at the end, delegates will receive an AAT/Pitman Training course completion certificate - which will look great on any CV!
For details of upcoming seminar dates, click on our Seminars Tab.
For more information on AAT Essential, click here. Call us on 01743 491452 to find out more or book your place.
Career Planning
With fewer places available, many young people are making the decision not to go to university this year. Instead, they have signed up with Pitman Training and invested in practical, skills-driven courses designed to help them get a job. Gap year students also find Pitman Training’s flexible approach ideal as they can fit other activities and part-time jobs around their training. What’s more our links with local employers and recruitment agencies means they also have real connections to help students find work.
Top Courses
Here at Pitman Training Shrewsbury there is a vast range of Diplomas and Courses to choose from. Here are just a few of the top Diplomas our students are choosing: -
- Executive PA Diploma
- Medical Secretarial Diploma
- Legal Secretarial Diploma
- Secretarial Diploma
- Admin Assistant Diploma
- Office Manager Diploma
- Fast Track Microsoft Skills Diploma
- Pitman Training Accounting Technician Diploma
We also offer individual courses in a vast range of subjects such as Typing, Shorthand, Book-keeping and Sage Accounts.
Take a look at our Course A-Z to get the full listing.
Can’t get to us? Centre not close to home or work?
If you’re in the Shropshire area and can’t get into one of our centres, we are able to offer you the option to study via our Distance Learning Portal. You will still be learning with a company whose name you know and trust, it’ll just be even easier to fit around your existing commitments.
To find out what courses are available on our Distance Learning Portal, contact us today.
Once you have enrolled on your chosen course we will arrange for an induction at our Shrewsbury centre. Remember our experienced trainers are only a phone call away and will provide regular support to ensure that you are on track with your learning programme.
Our Seminars
If you are interested in Seminars for yourself or your staff then please contact us on 01743 491452 to find out more and to discuss how we can tailor these to your needs.
Testimonials
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
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
