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We have a great range of flexible learning solutions (over 120 different courses available!) to meet your needs, as and when you need us.

CORPORATE:
• We can offer short, one day or longer flexible courses.
• We can tailor courses to your company’s needs and can deliver courses on your premises or at our training centre.
• Can’t see what you are looking for? Just ask us!!


INDIVIDUALS:
• Start anytime! Flexible hours to meet your needs.
• Flexible payment methods available.
• Full range of Pitman certificates or accredited courses such as ECDL and CLAIT.
• Free advice and career guidance.
• Invest in you!

TRAINING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS! JUST ASK US!

Please note that the seminar list below does not show our complete range. Please click on Current Seminars above for more details.

Opening Hours

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 19:30
Wed: 07:30 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 19:30
Fri: 07:30 - 13:00
Sat: 09:00 - 12:30
Sun:

Our Courses

We offer a huge range of flexible and one day/short courses on topics including:

 

 

We also offer regular IT Surgeries

 

 

Don't struggle alone - come and see one of our IT software experts!

 

Click on the link on the right to download a form to complete with details of your problem and let us know which date and time would suit you best - book in for a 1 or 2 hour 1-1 session.

 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

 

 

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Home Page

We have a great range of flexible learning solutions (over 120 different courses available!) to meet your needs, as and when you need us.

CORPORATE:
• We can offer short, one day or longer flexible courses.
• We can tailor courses to your company’s needs and can deliver courses on your premises or at our training centre.
• Can’t see what you are looking for? Just ask us!!


INDIVIDUALS:
• Start anytime! Flexible hours to meet your needs.
• Flexible payment methods available.
• Full range of Pitman certificates or accredited courses such as ECDL and CLAIT.
• Free advice and career guidance.
• Invest in you!

TRAINING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS! JUST ASK US!

Please note that the seminar list below does not show our complete range. Please click on Current Seminars above for more details.

Opening Hours

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 19:30
Wed: 07:30 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 19:30
Fri: 07:30 - 13:00
Sat: 09:00 - 12:30
Sun:

IT/Computer Courses

New to computers?

 

Try our PC Basics course which covers the basics of Word, Internet and Email

If you want to get started on surfing the net try Internet Skills

 

IT Qualifications

 

We are one of the few places in Somerset still offering a full range of IT qualifications. If you need a qualification for work or have started elsewhere and need to finish off, please just ask us for more information!

 

 

Pitman Flexible Courses

 

A proven combination of audio, workbook and hands-on ensures you really learn and understand. Combine courses to build into an internationally recognised Diploma (see http://www.pitman-training.com/diplomas.html)

 

Microsoft Office Courses

 

Further IT Courses also under Web & Design courses / Finance courses and Secretarial Skills

 

One Day IT Courses 

 

Microsoft Office Courses (all available in 2003 or 2007)

Update to Office 2007 courses now available! 

 

Web and Design Courses (Windows)

 

Sage Courses

The industry standard accounting & payroll software

 

All of our IT courses are available at levels from beginners to advanced.  Please ask us for full course details to help decide which level is right for you.

 

For further details see Current Seminars. 

 

Personal Development

 

One Day Personal Development Courses 

 

 

For further details see Current Seminars and High Impact Workshops. 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

High Impact Workshops

High Impact Workshops

 

High Impact 120 minute workshops are designed to provide a fast paced, interactive and practical look at particular subjects. These workshops are open to a limited number of delegates to ensure that training is effective as well as fun.

 

All of these 2 hours workshops are delivered by Elaine Batchelor, an experienced Learning and Development Consultant and Trainer and the cost is £25 each.

 

Please ask us for dates for these courses.

 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

 

Job Seekers Workshops

‘Job Seekers Guide to Success'
(Find that Job - Get that Job)

 

Extra benefits:
• Free follow up advice and CV building session
• Entry into "Career Makeover" prize draw
• Discount on Pitman Course

 

Looking for a new job can be daunting. Even knowing where to start is a mine field; should you apply direct, use agencies or put your CV online? Then there's the application process and dreaded interview!

 

This combination of two high impact workshops has been specifically designed for anyone who is looking for a new job and could use some help with ‘finding it' and ‘getting it'. You will find top tips and techniques for ‘finding that job', such as; looking at yourself as a marketable asset, identifying your strengths and researching the right areas. In ‘getting that job' we will explore subjects including; producing an effective CV and an introduction to interview techniques.

 

Find that Job - What will it cover?
• Identifying your transferable knowledge and skills
• Defining what you are looking for
• Researching jobs and spotting opportunities
• The value and impact of speculative enquiries
• Personal Action Planning

Get that Job - What will it cover?
• Do's and Don'ts of writing a CV
• Preparing for interview
• Common interview questions
• Top tips and questions to ask
• Personal Action Planning

 

Course Dates & Duration:
2 hour Saturday workshops - dates coming soon!

Cost: Each Workshop £25 per person

 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

 

Pitman Diplomas

Pitman Diplomas

 

At Pitman Training in Taunton we offer the full range of Pitman Diplomas.  Get the skills employers want and a qualification that is internationally recognised to really improve your career prospects.

 

Start when you want and work at your own pace!  Flexible payment options available.

 

Pitman Diplomas:

 

For more information please see http://www.pitman-training.com/diplomas.html 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

Finance/Bookkeeping

Pitman Flexible Courses

 

A proven combination of audio, workbook and hands-on ensures you really learn and understand. Combine courses to build into an internationally recognised Diploma (see http://www.pitman-training.com/diplomas.html)

 

Book-keeping and Sage Courses


IAB accreditation available

 

One Day Courses 

 

Sage Courses

 

The industry standard accounting & payroll software

 

Book-keeping


Range of courses including:

 

 

For further details see Current Seminars. 

 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

IT Technical

IT Technical Training


Our IT Technical Training combines course manuals and multimedia CDs with online support-mentoring, tutorials, progress and practice tests and virtual labs. You can study at home or at the centre.

 

 

 

For more details see http://www.tech-train.co.uk/

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

 

Secretarial

Pitman Flexible Courses

 

A proven combination of audio, workbook and hands-on ensures you really learn and understand. Combine courses to build into an internationally recognised Diploma (see http://www.pitman-training.com/diplomas.html)

 

Computer Keyboard Skills

 

Be more efficient! Learn to touch type.

 

The Pitman Training Computer Keyboard Skills is a proven and successful method to learn this essential skill. It is accessed online so you can do it at home, at work or in our centre. Group discounts available.

 

Shorthand Skills

 

Shorthand is a key skill for anyone from secretaries to journalists.

 

Pitman Training offer a range of shorthand courses in both Teeline and Pitman for beginners or as refreshers.  Ask for full details.

 

 

Keyboarding and Audio Typing

 

We also offer a range of OCR Text and Word processing qualifications at Levels 1-3. 

 

Secretarial and Vocational Courses

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

Vocational Courses

Pitman Flexible Courses

 

A proven combination of audio, workbook and hands-on ensures you really learn and understand. Combine courses to build into an internationally recognised Diploma (see http://www.pitman-training.com/diplomas.html)

 

 

 

Vocational Courses

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

Web and Design

Pitman Flexible Courses

 

A proven combination of audio, workbook and hands-on ensures you really learn and understand. Combine courses to build into an internationally recognised Diploma (see http://www.pitman-training.com/diplomas.html)

 

 

Web and Design Courses

 

One Day IT Courses 

 

Web and Design Courses (Windows)

 

 

 

Our IT courses are available at levels from beginners to advanced.  Please ask us for full course details to help decide which level is right for you.

 

For further details see Current Seminars

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

Corporate

Training to meet your needs!

Just ask us!

 

 

We offer One Day Seminars & Personalised Courses or flexible courses which lead to Pitman certificates or Diplomas

 

 

Our Open Courses - One Day Seminars:

Typically 6 hours of tutor led learning, workbooks, Pitman Course Completion Certificate, refreshments

 

 

Flexible Courses:

Flexible so you can start just as soon as you like and are not limited to term time. You can attend for training at our centre at times to suit you as the majority of the course is delivered by personalised audio and workbooks and our tutors are here to provide help and support every step of the way.

 

Course lengths vary, but are typically 20 hours in length and include workbooks, support and are Pitman Certificated or we can offer external qualifications for example OCR or ECDL. Pitman courses can be combined to create Pitman Diplomas.

 

 

Personalised Courses:

Training can be delivered on site or within our centre. We can provide laptops if required.  We can personalise courses to cover only what your staff need to know and can deliver to mixed ability groups.

 

Concessions are available for 2 or more delegates booking courses *(excluding personalised courses)

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

 

Current Seminars

Below are listed our range of one day courses.  Click on the links on the left to see what is coming up soon. 

 

If you are interested in any course that is not listed just let us know!

 

One Day Seminars in IT and Computers

 

Microsoft Office Courses (all available in 2003 or 2007)

Update to Office 2007 courses now available! 

ECDL, ECDL Advanced or OCR (CLAiT or CLAiT Plus) Accreditation available 

Web and Design Courses (Windows)

Sage Courses

The industry standard accounting & payroll software

All of our IT courses are available at levels from beginners to advanced.  Please ask us for full course details to help decide which level is right for you.

Business Skills & Personal Development

 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

 

Home Page

We have a great range of flexible learning solutions (over 120 different courses available!) to meet your needs, as and when you need us.

CORPORATE:
• We can offer short, one day or longer flexible courses.
• We can tailor courses to your company’s needs and can deliver courses on your premises or at our training centre.
• Can’t see what you are looking for? Just ask us!!


INDIVIDUALS:
• Start anytime! Flexible hours to meet your needs.
• Flexible payment methods available.
• Full range of Pitman certificates or accredited courses such as ECDL and CLAIT.
• Free advice and career guidance.
• Invest in you!

TRAINING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS! JUST ASK US!

Please note that the seminar list below does not show our complete range. Please click on Current Seminars above for more details.

Opening Hours

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 19:30
Wed: 07:30 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 19:30
Fri: 07:30 - 13:00
Sat: 09:00 - 12:30
Sun:

July 09

 

If you are interested in any of these courses please ask for full details.
We also have a huge range of other short IT and Business courses - please ask for a copy of our list.


 

 01823 337350
Pitman Training Centre, Lloyds Bank Chambers, 3 Hammet Street, Taunton, TA1 1RZ
taunton@pitman-training.net  www.pitman-training.com/taunton

August 09

 

If you are interested in any of these courses please ask for full details.
We also have a huge range of other short IT and Business courses - please ask for a copy of our list.


 

 01823 337350
Pitman Training Centre, Lloyds Bank Chambers, 3 Hammet Street, Taunton, TA1 1RZ
taunton@pitman-training.net  www.pitman-training.com/taunton

Individuals

 

In the current economic climate there is only one solid investment option - Invest in YOU!  Increase your earning potential and opportunities by gaining new skills and qualifications.

 

 

We offer a huge range of courses and qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Skills, Secretarial Skills, Web Design and Vocational Courses.  See "Our Courses" section for full details. 

 

We are one of the few places in Somerset still offering a full range of IT qualifications.  If you need a qualification for work or have started elsewhere and need to finish off, please just ask us for more information!

 

Our unique and proven learning materials combine audio, workbook and hands-on to ensure you really learn and understand.  Combine courses to build into an internationally recognised Pitman Diploma (see http://www.pitman-training.com/diplomas.html).

 

You can start anytime and we are open Monday to Saturday, including one late evening per week (new opening hours including an additional evening and early mornings coming in September 2008!).

 

What do we offer?

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

Why Us?

Why choose Pitman Training in Taunton?

 

What we can offer Corporate Clients

 


 

What we can offer Invididual Learners

 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

 

Home Page

We have a great range of flexible learning solutions (over 120 different courses available!) to meet your needs, as and when you need us.

CORPORATE:
• We can offer short, one day or longer flexible courses.
• We can tailor courses to your company’s needs and can deliver courses on your premises or at our training centre.
• Can’t see what you are looking for? Just ask us!!


INDIVIDUALS:
• Start anytime! Flexible hours to meet your needs.
• Flexible payment methods available.
• Full range of Pitman certificates or accredited courses such as ECDL and CLAIT.
• Free advice and career guidance.
• Invest in you!

TRAINING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS! JUST ASK US!

Please note that the seminar list below does not show our complete range. Please click on Current Seminars above for more details.

Opening Hours

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 19:30
Wed: 07:30 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 19:30
Fri: 07:30 - 13:00
Sat: 09:00 - 12:30
Sun:

A Case Study

Learning is all about you...

 

Learning with Pitman Training is about meeting your individual needs, in a flexible, friendly and thoroughly professional way as student Antonia found out:-

 

It was Antonia's Mum who suggested she study for some secretarial qualifications at Pitman Training after leaving University. Antonia's Mum left school at 16 and went to Pitman Training to learn shorthand.

 

"I really wish I'd done a Pitman Training course before I went to university - it would have been very useful and made things so much easier.
Because the Pitman Training approach to learning is completely flexible, Antonia was able to fit her study around work, so she could continue to make a living.

 

Pitman also helped me with my CV, applying for jobs, meeting recruitment agencies and preparing for job interviews."

 

After completing her Pitman Training Diploma two years ago Antonia moved to Bath with her boyfriend and used her new secretarial skills to secure temporary work before applying for a permanent position.

 

"I was using virtually everything I learned on my diploma so it was extremely beneficial, " Antonia explains. "I worked my way up and am now working as a marketing co-ordinator, managing the production of events and literature. If my Mum hadn't suggested I go to Pitman Training I'm sure that I'd still be living at home and doing bar jobs, with no practical skills to my name."

 

This story has actually gone full circle as Antonia's Mum has decided to go back to Pitman Training to refresh her own skills.

In the Community

Pitman Taunton Supports Local Charities and Organisations    

 

Here at Pitman Taunton we are very much part of the local community and as such are proud to support some of our local charities and organisations.  St Margaret's Hospice is our "adopted" charity for 2008.  Read more about the excellent work they do on http://www.somerset-hospice.org.uk/.   

 

We also support 10 Radio, a community based radio station in the Somerset area (http://www.10radio.2md.co.uk/), and the local branch of BIBIC (http://www.bibic.org.uk/).     We are proud sponsors of the local basketball club (http://www.revolution-basketball.co.uk/).

 

 

 

We are passionate about promoting equality and diversity and are happy to be associate members of FEDS, the Forum for Equality and Diversity in Somerset (www.feds.org.uk).     

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net  

What's New?

New Opening Hours!!

From 19th January 2009

 

The most flexible learning around!

Two early mornings and an additional late evening
Come in before or after work!

Further details on http://www.pitman-training.com/taunton/taunton-whats-new/new-opening-hours-for-2009.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

Home Page

We have a great range of flexible learning solutions (over 120 different courses available!) to meet your needs, as and when you need us.

CORPORATE:
• We can offer short, one day or longer flexible courses.
• We can tailor courses to your company’s needs and can deliver courses on your premises or at our training centre.
• Can’t see what you are looking for? Just ask us!!


INDIVIDUALS:
• Start anytime! Flexible hours to meet your needs.
• Flexible payment methods available.
• Full range of Pitman certificates or accredited courses such as ECDL and CLAIT.
• Free advice and career guidance.
• Invest in you!

TRAINING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS! JUST ASK US!

Please note that the seminar list below does not show our complete range. Please click on Current Seminars above for more details.

Opening Hours

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 19:30
Wed: 07:30 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 19:30
Fri: 07:30 - 13:00
Sat: 09:00 - 12:30
Sun:

Gap Year?

Planning your gap year?

Get the skills you need to work your way around the world

 

Are you waiting for your degree results? Or perhaps you're simply planning to take a break from the rat race. Most people who take a gap year finance at least part of their trip by working abroad. But whether you end up doing telesales in Sydney or teaching in Tokyo you need to have the practical skills that employers are looking for - wherever you end up.

 

So if you've already bought your back-pack and are planning to book your flight, how can you make sure that your CV will be attractive to employers on the other side of the world?

 

"Many academic and professional qualifications are very specific to their country of origin; you might find that when you reach your chosen destination you are not as employable as you had hoped," says Debbie Frankland , Centre Manager of Pitman Training in Taunton . "But practical IT and office skills are valuable wherever there is a computer; for example Microsoft software packages such as Word, Excel and Access are used throughout the world and good touch typing speeds are in demand wherever there is a QWERTY keyboard."

 

Debbie and her team of experienced training advisors work with many people who want to refresh or streamline their skills ready for a new challenge.

 

For people who are embarking on a Gap Year, Debbie has the following advice: "Think about how your CV may translate in a different country, or even in a different language. What internationally recognised skills could you add? Do you have certificates to prove how good your computing and keyboard skills are? These will be of interest to any call centre manager - many of whom employ people on a temporary basis. If you plan to work as a secretary, can you demonstrate that you are comfortable working across the Microsoft Office package?

 

"Confidence is one of the key things that travelling abroad in a gap year will help you develop," explains Debbie. "But having belief in your own abilities thanks to good skills set before you set off will put you at a distinct advantage."

 

"Our way of learning is very flexible. You can start as soon as you are ready and decide when, and how frequently, you want to study. This means you can complete your chosen course in a matter of days if you want to," Debbie adds. "All of our courses are computer based and accompanied by a comprehensive and easy to follow workbook plus audio tuition. Because a training advisor is always on hand to answer questions and provide encouragement, learners never have to feel isolated."

 

Every Pitman Training course is work-focused; helping people develop the practical skills that employers are looking for - wherever in the world they might be.

 

To find out more about Pitman Training courses in Taunton please call 01823 337350 or visit www.pitman-training.com

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

New Opening Hours for 2009

Pitman Training - the most flexible learning around!

 

 

Here at Pitman Training we understand that you need to fit in your learning around work, family and other commitments.

 

To help you achieve your goals this year we are happy to be able to offer a wider choice of opening hours for all drop-in/flexible courses including two early mornings, two evenings and Saturdays mornings.

 

 

Our new opening hours from Monday 19th January 2009 are:

Monday 9.00am-5.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am-7.30pm
Wednesday 7.30am-5.00pm
Thursday 9.00am-7.30pm
Friday 7.30am-1.00pm
Saturday 9.00am-12.30pm

 

 

 

 

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

 

What Customers Say

Comments from some of our flexible learning students: 

 

You have given me a huge leg up to the first rung of the rest of my future.  Antonia (Executive PA Diploma)

 

Many thanks for your friendly helpful tuition.  Jim (PC Basics Course)

 

You have helped to change my life and get a job I enjoy.  Bridget

 

Thank you for preparing me for my interview.  It was a success!  Tara

 

Comments from some of our one day course delegates: 

 

 

Excel Advanced one day course:
Steady pace, informal. Trainer was very patient!

 

Managing Time and Survival in a Busy Environment one day course:
I thought it was well structured and very informative, delivered excellently.
Very friendly, well paced and not too theoretical.

 

Access 2003 Level 2
Very practical and useful day.

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net

Find us

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How to find us:

 

Pitman Training Centre
Lloyds Bank Chambers
32 Fore Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1RZ

 

Ring us on 01823 337350

 

Please click on the link on the right to download directions, map and car parking details (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to open this file).

 

Our postal address is:

Pitman Training Centre
Lloyds Bank Chambers
3 Hammet Street
TAUNTON
TA1 1RZ

 

Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net