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About Our Training Centre

Welcome to Pitman Training Newcastle! We are one of the city’s leading independent training providers, offering practical skills that will improve your career prospects. If your motivation is to better your staff performance, upskill yourself, or gain confidence, we are the place to be!

Pitman Training Newcastle

Upskilling or changing careers, our diplomas and courses are designed to get you qualified and on your chosen career path as quickly as possible. Discuss your training needs with one of our Course Advisors, they are ready to help guide you towards your future goals.

Our areas of study cover a range of sought-after paths for you or your staff

Funded PRINCE2 Skills Bootcamp | North East

Pitman Training Newcastle is delivering a government-funded PRINCE2 Project Management Skills Bootcamp for individuals and employers across North East, in partnership with North East County Council. Eligibility criteria apply.

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For Individuals

Looking to move into project management or formalise your experience? This fully funded Skills Bootcamp offers PRINCE2® Foundation training with career support for learners in the North East.

  • PRINCE2® Foundation–aligned training
  • 10-week part-time programme
  • CV and interview support
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For Employers

Upskill staff or train new project coordinators at minimal cost with structured PRINCE2® Foundation training by Pitman Training Newcastle.

  • Develop project management capability
  • Cost-effective learning
  • Flexible delivery by Pitman Training Newcastle
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Funding is subject to eligibility, availability, and residency or employment in North East.

How to find us

2 Collingwood St is a leisurely stroll of less than 5 minutes from both Central and Monument Stations. When you arrive at our building, simply press the ground floor intercom at our building entrance. For those arriving by car, convenient parking options are available nearby at both Dean St and Central Station. Should you require any further assistance or have queries, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Opening Times

Day
Open
Closed
Monday
9:00
17:00
Tuesday
9:00
17:00
Wednesday
9:00
17:00
Thursday
9:00
20:00
Friday
9:00
16:30
Saturday
10:00
16:00

Please note: We are open every Saturday between 10 AM and 4 PM and have late openings available every Thursday.

To book a time to have a chat with us about your requirements, call us now at 0191 241 1122.

Newcastle

2 Collingwood Street
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1JF

Saturday 15 November 2025

10:00 AM onwards
The Common Room, Neville Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE

You’re Invited to the Graduation Celebration

Join us to celebrate the success of our students at the annual Pitman Training Newcastle Graduation. It will be a wonderful day to reflect on achievements and share the occasion with family and friends.

Enjoy drinks and light refreshments, reconnect with fellow students, and hear from our guest speakers and special guests.

To RSVP, please email: [email protected]
Or register online here: Click to Register

The Common Room, Neville Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne beautifully lit with candles and set up for the Pitman Training Graduation Ceremony 2025.

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With 185+ years of changing lives, Pitman Training has the courses and diplomas you need. Whether you’re learning new skills, rejoining the workforce, or training a whole team, we’ve got you covered.

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About Our Centre

Our training centre, situated in the bustling city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is conveniently positioned near the Monument metro station, various public car parks, and the main railway station. If you’re looking for us, you won’t have any trouble locating our centre as it is nestled within the vibrant shopping and restaurant district of Newcastle. Training courses in Newcastle can be found easily in this prime location.

We specialise in training designed to help people get good jobs in the northeast. We have great relationships with local employers and recruitment agencies, which means we really understand what’s needed locally.

We offer the latest facilities to support our students with their training. With more than 20 computer stations, a dedicated exam room for peace and quiet when you need to concentrate most, and our expert staff on hand to support and guide you, you will find training with us an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

All of our staff are highly competent with Microsoft Office and audio transcription training. We also have a fully trained staff member in Pitman Training accounting courses who can dedicate time to help with any queries around our BookkeepingSage training and Payroll courses.

If you live outside of Newcastle and the surrounding areas and would find it difficult to get in to study at our centre, you could choose to study online via distance learning.

There are many reasons why you should train with Pitman Training Newcastle:

  • Flexibility – Study daytime, evenings, weekends or a combination to fit in with your day-to-day lifestyle. There are no set class times; therefore, you will never miss a lesson!
  • Learn at your own pace – Confused by something? Rewind and listen again. Our unique training method allows you to re-visit a topic so that you are confident before moving on to the next lesson.
  • Need to revise before your exam? Complete a mock exam, go to a chapter in your book and work through it again.
  • In a hurry to gain new qualifications? Study full-time, Tuesday – Saturday to complete your course quickly.
  • Start at any time – no need to wait until the beginning of next term; start tomorrow if you wish!
  • Highly qualified, helpful and friendly staff on site to assist you with any problems you may come across.
  • We offer nationally recognised qualifications from BCSCity and Guilds (AMSPAR)AAT qualifications and OCR.

Our training centre in Newcastle is rated 5 out of 5 based on 16 Google reviews. See all reviews.

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From Pitman Training to a Career in Data Analytics

From Pitman Training to a Career in Data Analytics

When James enrolled at Pitman Training Sheffield in 2024, he had a clear goal: build a future career in data analytics. At the time, he was working at Amazon and joined Pitman through the Amazon Career Choice programme, which supports employees in gaining recognised qualifications for long-term career development.

Grace’s Career Transformation from Retail Supervisor to Executive PA

Grace’s Career Transformation from Retail Supervisor to Executive PA

Grace Cooke was working as a retail supervisor and wanted to challenge herself. She chose the Executive PA Diploma at Pitman Training Edinburgh because of its reputation for secretarial courses and because it covered a lot of key skills she wanted to learn.

Sulafa Diploma Success Story

Sulafa Diploma Success Story

Sulafa Eltag Mohamed Babiker has a BSc in Counselling Psychology, works in Administration. On paper, that sounds fine – degree holder with a steady job. Sulafa knew something was missing, though: Computer skills.

Pitman Training Newcastle Reviews

hammed ewulogbo
I am glad to pass through the academy, my entire study session, the lab studio and study materials has been seamless.
I will be glad to recommend.
Lesley Goodrum
Attended on Saturday for my first AAT exam and the facilities and customer service were fantastic. Will definitely book again for my next exam. Thank you!
My experience was excellent. The course was engaging, well-organised, and relevant to real workplace situations. The staff were incredibly supportive, approachable, and always willing to guide me whenever I needed help. Their encouragement made the learning journey enjoyable and motivating.
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JOLAYEMI OLUWAKEMI
My experience at Pitman Training has been both enriching and practical. I enrolled in the Payroll course. The principle of payroll, Sage Business Cloud Payroll to gain comprehensive knowledge and confidence in managing payroll functions in line with UK standards. The course was flexible and well-structured, allowing me to study at my own pace while making consistent progress.

During the course, I gained hands-on experience with Sage Business Cloud Payroll, including setting up employee records, processing payments, managing PAYE and NIC, handling statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and SPP, and completing month-end and year-end reporting. The training also enhanced my understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and HMRC requirements.

In addition to payroll, I completed the Excel 2019 course, which strengthened my ability to analyse and present payroll data efficiently using formulas, pivot tables, and charts.

The tutors at Pitman, particularly Parinaz, was highly supportive, providing guidance and constructive feedback throughout my learning journey. Completing this training has significantly strengthened my confidence to perform effectively as a Payroll Assistant, applying both technical and administrative skills in a professional environment.
Okanlade Lawal-Adebowale
Before now, I perceived project management as abstruse and requires a great thought to understand. However, through the training provided by Pitman Training, my fears about project management have been allayed. The mystery I previously held about the course were completely demystified by the engaging and accessible mode of digital delivery. I found the project management course highly interesting and worthwhile, particularly because of its practical application across various sectors and disciplines. I am now highly motivated to further expand my knowledge in this field and deepen my expertise.
Aine Smyth Jones
This organisation never fail to provide the most worthwhile and educational courses anyone may need – whether that's learning a new skill or brushing up on an area to secure a new job, Pitman offer in-depth knowledge on so many areas. I recently undertook the Medical Terminology course which gave me a great insight into the world of medical administration and how to progress further in my career, the tutors were extremely supportive and provided guidance and assistance whenever it was needed. Cannot fault Pitman Training, they are definitely the best around!
CF Thow
Course work was well presented and assistance excellent
Joe Walsh
Thorough course content and regular practical application helps with learning. The staff were very kind and always readily available to provide support whenever necessary.
Ionut Catana
Thank you so much to Pitman Training Centre Newcastle, they have been really helpful during my studying time there and have managed to complete another Advanced Diploma Course with them.
Trainers have been of huge help and prompt in their replies and advices, couldn't have done it without them. I could not recommend Pitman Training Newcastle more by just telling people to go out there and start learning new skills with them.
Thank you!
Ahmed Oyekanola
really loved the modalities of the training. Unlike other institutions, Pitman Training focuses on the practical application of skills rather than just theory memorization. The hands-on approach makes learning more impactful and useful in real-life situations. Thumbs up!
Lucy C
August 2024: I had an AAT exam at Pitman recently and it went really well. Everyone who works there is so friendly and helpful. The building is welcoming and bright. I would really recomend them to anyone.

Edit: September 2025: I had another AAT exam at Pitman a few weeks ago and it went very well as well. All the people who work there are very helpful and nice and they answered all my questions on email beforehand. The exam room itself was nice and quiet with pens and paper already set up. I would really recommend Pitman to anyone.
Bev Bailey
I’ve been here for my 5 exams, the staff are very friendly, polite and encouraging.
It’s a pleasant place to come, especially when you’re nervous, the staff are great at giving support.
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Fantastic training in lovely surroundings. Andy was a great instructor and managed to make the day a lot of fun! Highly recommended!
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Neal Owen
I found Pitman Training an excellent training company through which to complete my studies, the study materials were straightforward to follow, assistance was always available when required without fail. I found the staff to be very understanding and accommodating if any issues arose during my course studies.
Jill Whitehouse
A great session at Pitman today looking at Microsoft 365. Learnt a lot in a very short time. I was only using a fraction of its capacity.
Rachel Karia
The Executive Assistant course at Pitman Training Newcastle has greatly deepened my understanding of why a strategic mindset is essential for a C-suite Executive Assistant. It improved my communication skills across all levels of an organization and introduced practical tools like useful travel apps, along with effective time and resource management techniques. I highly recommend this course to any EA looking to stay current with best practices and grow professionally in their role.
Saily Perez
Absolutely fantastic. Very professional and helpful. Thank you
Rheamay Cresswell
Trainers are very helpful and the staffs are always pleasant. Nice and quiet facility for studying and taking examinations.
CARLOS SOTOVIC
Hello, i would like to give others a view into my experience while doing the Typaz course. Firstly it is a great course when you can touch type or not, it is even better for those with some experience of touch typing like me who was able to correct some of my bad habits, like using the wrong fingers on the wrong keys. Also for all i would suggest take your time right from the beginning to do it right and not focus on just typing fast. When you have practice a lot on the exercises please use at least 2-3 months on the mock exam. It is vital for the real thing. I used to use my right hand on the right panel of numbers with this course i have done it correctly and now use the top numbers with the correct fingers, as well as my full stop and comma. This is a fantastic course set out for you to achieve the best mark you possible can produce. 20 – 30 minutes a day will keep you on track and with a great achievement. Thank you Pitman Training Newcastle. Mrs Samantha Soto, Saint Helena Island, S.A.O

I would also like to mension that the content of the course is really good and you can choose at your leisure and as many time as you like. You will receive assistance via email check on your progress and if you need help. Whatever the cost it is worth it
Scott Porter
Easiest place to take exams, lots of booking dates, lockers on site and helpful staff. Couldn’t ask for more.
Ruby Langley
The people who work there are so lovely and are happy to help where they can. You go in feeling so relaxed and they always ask how the exam went and wish you good luck!
Emma Scott
Very helpful staff and great environment to do the exam! Thank you 🙂
Stephanie Charlesworth
Pitman Training has helped me achieve 2 new courses alongside my full time job, teaching me and expanding my knowledge on topics also relating to my job role. I definitely recommend Pitman Training.
Kiran Nair
I had a very good experience
adele wilson
Easy to find and very friendly staff, was nervous for exam but made to feel at ease as soon as I walked through the door

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