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In just 25 hours speeds of 20-40+ words per minute are perfectly achievable, even if you have little prior experience. Comprising 10 lessons, you’ll also receive guidance on ergonomics, technique and accuracy.
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Our diplomas and courses can be studied either in-centre, at home or a mixture of both – the choice is yours. You can study at your own pace at times that suit you and fit in with your lifestyle.
We have a fresh, welcoming centre with friendly and approachable staff who want to help you to meet your goals and complete your courses with outstanding results. Being conveniently based in Manchester City Centre means that it is easy to schedule a study session in between other commitments, whether this is work, childcare responsibilities or social activities.
Our Diplomas can be tailored to suit you or your business, so that you can achieve exactly what you need to reach your goals. If you are studying for personal development, you can include courses you will find useful and enjoyable. For employers and managers, this means that your employee is learning new skills that will benefit the business in ways that you might not have imagined!
Pitman Training’s courses are nationally recognised and we offer qualifications including AAT, AMSPAR, ECDL, MOS, CILEx, ACA and CompTIA amongst others. These accreditations, alongside the Pitman Training brand, will give you a huge advantage in making that first step towards making your dreams become a reality.
Our most popular courses include:
- Secretarial and Administrative Diplomas
- IT, Web Developer and Software Developer Diplomas
- Touch Typing
- The Microsoft Office Suite
We have hundreds of courses available, so the choice is yours!
To learn more about our courses and how we can help, as well as gain a free career consultation with one of our friendly Course Advisors, contact us on:
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Phone: 0161 348 7851
WhatsApp/SMS us on 07376 138 121!
Talk to an admissions advisor who can provide you with helpful information about our locations, programs, financial aid opportunities and how you can achieve your career goals.
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TUESDAY | 9am | 5pm |
WEDNESDAY | 9am | 5pm |
THURSDAY | 9am | 8pm |
FRIDAY | 9am | 4.30pm |
SATURDAY | 10am | 4pm |
We also open two Saturdays a month between 10am and 4pm. Call us to find out our next Saturday opening date.
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The great thing about the Pitman Training method, apart from the timetable flexibility, is that you can start a course at any time. There’s no waiting for term to start, so you can get your feet under the table, earn your qualification and get into your new career, fast. Come and visit us and learn more about how we could help you get to the top of your chosen career?
When you study with us, you’ll learn how to use the latest technology to a level most people don’t even realise exists.
That’s why our students are so sought after by employers – there are few people who have the depth of skill and the knowledge of how to apply it at work as Pitman Training students.
That’s why from time to time, we even get unadvertised jobs passed through to us by employers eager to snap up highly skilled people before they enrol with employment agencies.
Our training centre in Manchester is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 21 Google reviews. See all reviews.
For most people, the big attractions of studying with us are:
Why not drop by and try out a course to see how it works?
To arrange your visit, just call us on 0161 210 3788 and we’ll take care of everything.
Well, wait till you see the quality of our training materials and the way the courses are delivered. It’s truly something different!
Not only that, but most of our famous diploma programmes have an element of tailorability to them, enabling students to match their interests and intrinsic abilities to the needs of the jobs market.
That’s probably why our students have such a high exam pass rate, with the majority scooping distinctions!
Our goal is “changing lives, building futures” and we try hard to apply that vision to everything we do for our students, with the focus on giving them the skills to get into high-status, well-paid careers.
The best way to understand why we’re so different is to come and visit us. You could even have a demo on a course while you’re here.
Our range of training courses in Manchester is extensive and includes PA Courses, Excel and Admin Courses, Pitman's Online English Courses, Minute Taking, Receptionist and Medical Receptionist Courses with City & Guilds/AMSPAR, AAT Accounting & AAT Bookkeeping and the ECDL online (European Computer Driving Licence) courses.
Keyboard skills and touch-typing are the foundations of computer literacy and confidence – fast, accurate typing and number input can revolutionise your experience at work and ensure you’re a highly productive member of any team. Our training centre in Manchester offers CPD accredited Speedwriting and Shorthand Courses, as well as Typaz Speed Typing Courses, Touch Typing, Teeline Shorthand and Shorthand Fast Courses.
“I love working in a Training environment as I get to see people progress and help them achieve their goals. This could be getting a new job, landing a promotion or just building their confidence. It feels great to have a part in that.” Becky Daines, Training and Operations Manager in Manchester
“I did some research on courses before I decided, and I knew that the skills I would gain from studying at Pitman would be transferable into the workplace, and I was assured that the course would be a fantastic investment for my future."
Continue reading"A recruiter talked to me about Pitman Training and after doing some research I decided to take the plunge and started the Executive PA Diploma. This turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life..."
Continue readingEmillie had been working as a PA for 4 years, but wanted a qualification to demonstrate the skills she had learnt previously, as well as enhance these further, so she enrolled on the Professional Executive PA Diploma.
Continue readingHayley utilised some additional time to update her skills as part of her accounting qualification with the team at Pitman Manchester.
Continue readingGurjeet completed her Professional Development Diploma with Legal Studies, alongside a busy family life and studying at University.
Continue readingFollowing a challenging time facing redundancy, Alison boosted her CV by studying with Pitman Manchester, gaining an incredible Distinction grade for her Administration Assistant Diploma!
Continue readingPitman Training Manchester is on Bloom Street in the heart of “The Village”, one of Manchester’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan districts. We are within a comfortable 5 minute walking distance of Manchester Piccadilly railway station as well as other local transport links. You can park your car across the street in the NCP and there’s plenty of affordable contract parking closeby.
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