Pitman Training Worcester
Pitman Training Worcester is set within the centre of this beautiful, historical city. We have excellent transport links by road and rail. St Martins Gate car park and Foregate Street station are only a short walk away.
Excellent, modern facilities provide a comfortable and relaxed training environment for our students. Experienced staff are always on hand for that personal touch.
We also have valuable links with local employers and recruitment agencies that often attend the centre, scouting for potential employees
Local accreditations / links
In addition to Pitman Training’s national accreditations and links, Pitman Training Worcester has direct relationships with a number of key organisations.
- Approved Business Link Select Supplier
- Preferred suppliers for Royal Worcestershire NHS Acute Hospital
About Us
David Morris – Joint Director
David has a wealth of experience having worked in both the public and private sector for over 35 years. His teaching specialisms include book-keeping, accounts and IT. He has embraced the idea of life-long learning for over 30 years having taken his degree through the Open University whilst working full-time. He’s worked in the steel industry, as a teacher, a Business and Vocational Education advisor for a London and Welsh Local Authorities. David has also run his own businesses with contracts in the UK, Germany the Channel Islands, and taught at senior levels in further and higher education
With this background, David can empathise with anyone who is trying to further their career through part-time study. Pitman Training, Worcester will always support you in helping you achieve your ambitions.
Jazz Chateau – Joint Director
Jazz is experienced in management, marketing and HR. She ran her own chain of businesses for several years so has a great deal of commercial and business knowledge. Jazz has worked as a senior lecturer in further and higher education for over twenty five years. She is well versed in recruiting and employing staff – knowing what to look for in a potentially excellent staff member.
Local Offers
Free career advice, C.V. clinics and no obligation course taster sessions
Book-Keeping, Accounts and Sage courses
Missed the college enrolment deadline or course not running? No need to panic, enrol with us today to achieve your level 2 qualification.
OCR Exams
Sign up for the Pitman Business Text Processing Diploma and we will enter you for a current Text Processing (Business Professional) qualification with OCR free of charge.
Microsoft Office Specialist
Sign up and successfully complete a Pitman Microsoft Fast Track Diploma and we will enter you for Microsoft Office Specialist exams free of charge.
‘Go Get That Job’ – FREE course for every Diploma student
All Pitman Training Worcester diploma students receive the ‘Go Get That Job’ course for free. This exclusive Pitman Training course guides you through the pitfalls of job searching and interviews, to help you get the job of your dreams.
Spread the cost – INTEREST FREE payment plans available
Worried about the cost? Don’t be, Pitman Training Worcester courses are competitively priced when compared with local training providers and most Distance Learning Providers, better still you can spread the cost. Ask us about our instalment plans.
News and Events
Congratulations to Allison!
Allison has just enrolled on her 15th course!!! As part of our Saturday crew, she studies around her job and family commitments. She claims that Pitman Training Worcester is her second home and looks forward to coming into centre each week.
Allison came to Pitman Training Worcester following redundancy and quickly secured a new job with her new found Pitman skills. She continues to study to fulfil her career aspirations. Congratulations Allison.
Did you know that 89% of our learners at Pitman Training, Worcester achieved a Distinction!!
Amy switches career mid-course!!
Amy was desperate for a change in career – after taking a career break for her children she did not want to go back to teaching in a school. After consultation with us at Pitman Training Worcester Amy embarked on the Book-keeping Level 2 Modules 1-3 course – she has now been offered freelance work in her chosen profession and also did not have to wait to get started. Well done Amy!!
Seminars
Our most popular Seminars include Minutes and Meetings, Executive P.A. and Customer Care. We have the flexibility to customise training to fit your individual needs.
Our Seminar clients include the Royal Worcester Hospital, Hereford & Worcester Chamber of Commerce and a number of local SME’s. If you are interested in our Seminars (either for yourself or your staff) please contact us on 01905 852640 for an up to date schedule.
Top Courses
Whether it’s’ Administration, secretarial, financial, management or IT applications, we can provide you will top quality training.
If you’re looking for a new career, want to improve your job prospects or just learn new skills, have a look at our top courses. They indicate what skills, employers in and around Worcestershire are looking for.
Book-keeping, Accounts and Payroll
Many employers in the Midlands are seeking employees with Book-keeping and financial knowledge. Pitman provides a range of high quality courses in this field, to suit all requirements and abilities. You are able to train using both manual and computerised methods.
Our courses include: -
- Accounting Technician Diploma
- Foundation in Book-Keeping Diploma
- Essential Book-Keeping Award
- Manual and computerised payroll
On successful completion of your chosen course, plus IAB practice papers, you will be eligible to take further exams with IAB, OCR and can progress to AAT.
Medical Secretary Diploma
Pitman Trainings Medical Secretary Diploma has been developed with the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR) and will provide you a nationally recognised, highly regarded qualification.
Our Medical Secretary Diploma covers: -
- Fast/accurate touch typing
- Medical Secretarial skills including terminology
- Microsoft Applications
- Audio and Medical Audio typing
- Business document production and layout
- Two elective modules to suit your requirements
On successful completion of your Diploma, you’ll have the also have the opportunity to achieve the City and Guilds level 2 award in Medical terminology.
OCR Text Processing (Previously known as RSA)
This qualification is becoming essential for secretarial jobs in the Midlands, especially in the private sector.
We specialise in OCR Text Processing and offer training and support to get you through the exams at Level 2 or Level 3.
Our OCR Programme includes: -
- Text Production (the mandatory unit)
- Word Processing
- Speed Keying
- Audio Transcription
- Document Presentation
- Business Presentations (PowerPoint)
- Mail Merge
- Legal Word Processing
- Medical Word Processing
- Shorthand
Depending on the number of credits achieved, you can gain an OCR Award, Certificate or Diploma.
Executive PA
Pitman’s Executive PA training is world renowned. This prestigious programme will equip you with all of the skills required to become a highly valued, well paid Personal or Executive Assistant.
Our Executive PA Diploma covers:
- Fast/accurate touch typing
- Business document production and layout
- Audio typing
- The Microsoft office suite. Including Excel and Word to Advanced level
- Self development
- Four elective modules to suit your career requirements
- The option to upgrade your Diploma to include Shorthand training.
The Executive PA Diploma also prepares you for the OCR Text Processing examinations.
Microsoft Applications
As the most widely used application, both at home and in the workplace, knowledge of Microsoft is essential. As well as offering various Diploma programmes, we also offer individual courses in Word, Word Expert, Excel, Excel Expert, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access and Publisher.
Our Diploma programmes include: -
- Microsoft Fast Track Skills Diploma
- Microsoft Office Skills Diploma
- Essential Microsoft Office Award
Successful completion of your course could lead to further qualifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist or progression to OCR.
If you would like further information on any of our courses, or need advice about which course might be best for you, please call the centre on 01905 852640.
Our Seminars
If you are interested in Seminars for yourself or your staff then please contact us on 01905 852640 to find out more and to discuss how we can tailor these to your needs.
Testimonials
Read what some of our students had to say about their time studying with us here in Worcester:
"I was looking for a career change and interested in working in a legal field. I needed a course that was flexible to fit in with my full time job, and due to Pitman Training being open on Saturdays and some late evenings during the week I was able to achieve this.
The Pitman Legal Secretarial Diploma covers the basic skills that you would need to know to become a Legal Secretary. It also gives you the relevant qualifications for a general administrative job as well. This was great for people like me that only have a small amount of office experience.
Pitman Training in Worcester has a really friendly, relaxed environment and the staff are very approachable and supportive and will help with any problems or queries you might have.
The course has taken me a year to complete and has been enjoyable, but also very worthwhile as I have learnt some useful new skills to help me develop my career".
Emma
"After many years I decided that I needed to update my secretarial skills in order to widen my career choices. I did a lot of research and after reading many success stories, I decided to train with Pitman Worcester. I have a demanding home life and live in a rural area, so I was unsure how I would manage to do a course, alongside my other commitments. I was lucky to find a very understanding advisor in Jazz who put my mind at rest. Pitman was a good choice for me as it offered flexibility; I could study what I wanted in my own time and do some of it from home. The atmosphere at the training centre was always relaxed and friendly. The staff were knowledgeable and supportive, which in my case was especially important as English is not my first language. Finally, this year I managed to finish my PA Executive Diploma with a DistinctionMany thanks to Jazz, David and Jo"
Carolina
"I first learnt about Pitman Training when I decided to change jobs from a data entry clerk to become a medical secretary. I did the AMSPAR Medical Terminology and an Introduction to Medical Secretary Course delivered by Pitman Training Worcester and sponsored by my employers, Worcester Royal Hospital. I enjoyed my training a lot and I wanted to do further courses, to aid my career path. I went into Pitman Training Worcester and after discussion, enrolled on to 4 more courses. I found training with Pitman easy to fit into my life and around work. The centre staff are very friendly and helpful. Due to the training I have done I was able to reach my goal and secure and medical secretary job within the NHS."
Veronica
Sarah Hall - Pitman Training gives Sarah the skills employers are looking for
Diploma studied: Executive PA Diploma Heres what Sarah has to say about us: -"My discovery of Pitman Training came about when I left university as it really wasn’t for me. I was lost and really didn’t know what to do next to get my foot in the door in my next career move. My... Read more
