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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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.
One Day Personal Development Courses
For further details see Current Seminars and 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 choose Pitman Training in Taunton?
What we can offer Corporate Clients
What we can offer Invididual Learners
Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net
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.
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.
Appraisal Skills One day course
Very good course with an excellent trainer.
Excellent course, very in-depth and informative. Answered all questions raised and pointed us in the direction of further information.
Well structured, non threatening, very informative and concise. Excellent for both new and experienced personnel.
Excellent course about a subject I knew very little. Plenty of theory, "how to" tips and teaching was effective. Excellent day - Elaine was fantastic and very informative.
Presentation Skills One day course
Another excellent course - very interesting and useful. As ever we were looked after very well by everyone. Thanks very much.
Introduction to Management One day course
Excellent & well delivered user friendly training. Thank you very much.
Supervisory Skills one day course
The course was made very applicable to my area of business and my individual concerns in management - great trainer.
Telephone Techniques One day course:
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How to find us:
Pitman Training Centre
Ring us on 01823 337350
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Our postal address is:
Pitman Training Centre
Lloyds Bank Chambers
3 Hammet Street
TAUNTON
TA1 1RZ
Email us - taunton@pitman-training.net