Blogs
Welcome to the our blog. Here you’ll find all sorts of useful articles and resources to help you along your education and career journey.
Beyond Ticking Boxes: How Meaningful Training Actually Changes How People Work
Only 25% of workplace training improves performance. Discover how Pitman Training helps NHS staff develop skills that change how they work, not just tick compliance boxes.
From Excel Beginner to Business Owner: Paula Elliott’s 25-Year Success Story
Discover how Paula Elliott went from Excel student to business owner, transforming thousands of careers over 25 years at Pitman Training Dover. An inspiring story of small steps and big results.
Meet Kath: From Pitman Training Graduate to 103 Years Young
What an absolute joy to share the story of our graduate, Kathleen “Kath” Sexton, who has just celebrated her 103rd birthday. Kath was born in South Tottenham and moved to Palmers Green, Enfield, where she started her professional journey with our secretarial and shorthand training. Today, over 30,000 people come to train in our modern ... Read more
From Hotel Service to PA Graduate
We recently sat down with Isabelle Cristian, Student of the Year at Pitman Training London Central & West, to learn more about her journey. It all began the day she arrived in London and secured a position in hospitality at the ultra-luxury, five-star Rosewood Hotel. Whilst employed there, she noticed something that would change her ... Read more
How to Become an Accountant Without a Degree
An accounting career offers rewarding, profitable, and varied opportunities; however, it is a specialised line of work. Therefore, the question remains: Do you need a degree to be an accountant? Many people believe that obtaining a university degree is a prerequisite for success in this field, but this assumption is not entirely accurate. Contrary to ... Read more
Transform Your Career with Amazon Career Choice and Pitman Training
Are you an Amazon employee trying to learn new skills and open up better job opportunities? Many people find that hands-on training, like apprenticeships or on-the-job learning, is the quickest way to do just that.
Reimagining Executive Personal Assistant Careers: A Fresh Perspective
Discover insights and strategies for a successful administrative career from industry expert Zoe Hill. Explore Executive Assistant courses with Pitman.
Pitman Training’s Chris Hodson to Speak at Global PA Conference
Chris Hodson, Centre Director at Pitman Training London Central and West, will be sharing his expertise on "Future Skills for Executive Assistants" at the Global PA Conference.
Navigating Redundancy: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Smooth Transition
In today's fast-paced job market, redundancy has become an unfortunate reality for many professionals. It's a challenging and often emotionally taxing experience, leaving individuals with questions, uncertainty, and anxiety about their future.
