It’s All About YOU and Your Future

Pitman Training was born 180 years ago when Sir Isaac Pitman invented shorthand but he would be amazed and excited to walk into the modern power house of training that we have become today, just as you will be.

Here in London’s West End for example, we are slap bang in central London W1 close to Oxford Circus tube station - one of the world’s busiest and brightest retail and commercial areas but don’t be too tempted with the line-up of top retail shops just yet!

Focus on your future and you'll find not only the terrific range of Pitman Training courses, Awards and Diplomas but the latest equipment, a kitchen for coffee and catch-ups and the most unique and flexible training method designed just for your success. With hours to suit you day and evenings, including Saturdays, you can even start right now as many courses start daily.

Best of all our team focuses on your future too, with the support and encouragement you need to achieve your goals as quickly as you want to - you are unique and so is your training. But where to start? That’s easy, with a cup of tea and a chat of course.

Andrew, your experienced Course Adviser will help you choose exactly the right programme and level to meet your current skills and future needs, he is interested in what you want to do and your current skills. He’ll help you explore the best options to build the right programme to meet your career goals. He’ll organise a FREE taster session, too if you want to make sure the study method is right for you.

Next - your first day? Mahar, Senior Training Adviser, and his team make sure you have a thorough start up session, understand how things work and make you comfortable. The course material and method are so well-designed and foolproof that you will just get cracking but ask as many questions as you like, Mahar and team and there to help. Networking with other learners is good too, so you are far from alone!

It’s worth a bit of effort to aim for a Distinction and then, before you know it, you will be hearing of your exam passes and the pop of the champagne cork at our Award evening when you collect your certificate or Diploma. Just imagine your new found confidence, the impact on your CV and the credibility your take to job interviews.

If your need is training for your company and staff, our self-paced method is great as people can fit it around their work commitments with little or no disruption. You could also try our one-day tutor led seminars at our City venue or have our specialised trainers construct your group training and come to you - easy! Talk to Andrew about your corporate needs.

In addition to Pitman Training's national accreditations, Pitman Training Oxford Circus has achieved recognition by a number of independent exam bodies, so as well as your Pitman Training Certification you can go on to achieve other qualifications including:

• Association of Accounting Technicians ( AAT)
• AMSPAR
• City of Guilds for CILEx qualifications
• Microsoft IT Academy for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
• ISO 9001 2000 - international quality standard

And, who are Andrew and Mahar?

Andrew, Course Adviser - Tea, dash of milk, no sugar and a chocolate digestive

“I have been with Pitman Training in London for over 10 years, working with people on their individual career plans and also large companies rolling out training programmes company wide. I get a buzz from helping people and companies reach their objectives, sharing that sense of accomplishment and confidence, while knowing at the core of their achievement is Pitman Training - Trusted for Generations”.

Mahar, Training Adviser- Strong tea with two sugars and a Choco Leibniz biscuit

“I’ve been with Pitman Training in London for over 8 years, having gained a Pitman Diploma and MOS Master qualifications myself! So I know the courses inside out and also what it feels like on that first day! I enjoy working with students - it’s fun. I love the challenge of helping someone gain confidence and make progress to reach their full potential”

Our Training

Look on us as your Career Best Friend - Pitman Training Oxford Circus!

Liberating, exciting, daunting and sometimes scary - however you are feeling investing in your future is 100% positive and puts you ahead of 90% of your peers. At Pitman Training Oxford Circus the scary phase only lasts until the minute you walk in the door, from then on our job is to ensure you have the best, most confidence-building experience imaginable. So relax!
Whether you have taken your future into your own hands or your company is sponsoring you, this is your chance to have a Career makeover with time-out to work on your self-improvement in the hands of knowledgeable specialists. We know our subjects inside out, we understand what employers want and what it takes to get ahead at work, and we’ll share it all with you. So where’s the risk?

That’s right - there isn’t one! Remember 100% positive. Because your needs and you are unique, so is your training. Though the programme content looks the same, each Diploma or Award is tailored around your needs taking your current skills levels into account, so you spend your time exactly where you need to.

This is why from our very first chat or meeting we create you a personalised training programme based on your needs, skills and what you want to achieve.

We understand that you have other commitments outside of studying, but we also know that for you to achieve the best results dedicating time to your training is essential. We have just the right calm, purposeful environment and flexible training methods to help you towards success.

For corporate companies, the training is just as relevant to enhance your team’s skills, improve multi-tasking, lift productivity and performance or get up to date with the latest Microsoft applications versions. For your individuals try our self-paced learning or, like some of the UK’s top organisations, let us set up group training or coaching at our training centre or your office.

Flexible Learning

It is all in the name - and it’s unique to Pitman Training. You are in complete control so you can schedule your sessions around your other commitments - work, social or family. Our training centre is open Monday to Saturday with three late nights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. So, whether you wish to study full time, part time or only a few hours a week, we will have room for you! And if work, holidays or sickness keeps you away for a week or two, you won’t miss a thing - you just come back and catch up, just like your favourite programme on TV!

Distance Learning

If your preferred study hours are outside of the centre opening times, then this is a perfect option for you. The courses, training material and personal support from the Training Advisers are the same as if you were studying in the centre. Once you have been in to the training centre for your welcome session you just access the course from home or work, then pop back in when you are ready to take your end of course exam. Pitman Training distance learning gives you complete flexibility!

Microsoft and Personal Development - Classroom groups and Workshops

Whether it is time or preferred learning style, we have a wide range of tutor-led courses which normally run at our Pitman Training centre in London EC2 or on corporate premises. They cover Microsoft 2007, 2010 or 2013 skills, touch-typing, Teeline shorthand and more.

Pitman Training Oxford Circus stands out of the crowd in other ways, too. Alongside studying with us you will also be able to gain access to additional resources.

• Career Advice from Recruitment Professionals - We will help you to write the best CV, to understand how to market yourself and give you the best interview techniques to clinch the job. We help you get there!
• Employers’ Link - We don’t wait for employers to contact us, we uniquely put you in front of them.
• Career Corner - Search for jobs every day with the support of our Training Advisers and Recruitment Consultants to increase your career chances daily.

Call us now to find out more about how we can help you!