We've helped thousands of people advance in their careers, increase their salaries and expand their practical skills. Hear just some of the experiences our students have had, studying with us.
Choosing to embark on training really will change your working life, whether you're seeking new skills to help you work smarter, updating your ability to reach for a promotion, or wanting to learn skills for a profession new to you. From professionals wanting to advance their skillset, to individuals wanting to return to work after a career break, or step into an entirely new role, we've trained thousands of people from a wide range of businesses and backgrounds. Read just some of our past learners' success stories below.
"Despite being a graduate from Leeds University I found it difficult getting a job. After attending several job interviews it occurred to me employers were looking for candidates with practical experience. My employment agency recommended taking a practical course like Pitman Training Course to polish up my practical skills."
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Hristina hasn’t been studying at Pitman Training for long and has already completed a few of her courses. She first heard about Pitman Training on the radio and decided to enrol on the Executive Plus Diploma.
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"My discovery of Pitman Training came about when I left university as it really wasn’t for me..."
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Jasmine didn’t have any formal qualifications, so she decided training could be the answer.
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Maggie, who works full time as a secretary/administrator for the NHS, wanted to improve her knowledge and skills, in order to progress at work. She discussed her training needs with Debbie at Pitman Training Taunton who recommended Teeline Shorthand and Medical Secretary courses to support Maggie’s career development.
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One of our most recent success stories is that of Stacie Pettman, winner of Pitman Training Dover’s Student of the Year Award for 2010. Stacie, who completed her Diploma whilst working, has just qualified as a Legal Secretary with the centre.
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"I was referred to Pitman Training Nottingham whilst claiming job seekers allowance after being made redundant. I found the advisors very helpful and knowledgeable about the right courses for me, they were also very flexible if I needed to re-arrange training around interviews."
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"I was a university graduate applying for office-based jobs, and realised I needed other skills and qualifications than my degree. Pitman stood out to me as providing the most suitable course. I was attracted by the thorough course content, as well as by Pitman's longstanding reputation."
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"I took the course as I was ready to return to work and I realised the increase in demand for qualified PAs. I was unsure what to expect as I had not undertaken any type of studies for a long time, but as soon as I started the course I knew I had made the right choice."
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"I found the staff very helpful and the course was flexible enough to fit around my full-time job. I enjoyed being able to work at my own pace, in a quiet environment and with the courses being done all on computer, my confidence with using a computer has grown."
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Collette started her learning with us on her Executive PA Diploma earlier this year; we are really proud of her motivation and commitment to achieve which has resulted in a ‘Distinction’ result on most of her modules so far.
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"I would like to thank the staff at Pitman Training Hemel Hempstead for all your help and encouragement over the past few months. I studied two courses at your training centre, Sage Line 50 and Excel 2007 Part 1. I always found your centre to be a good environment to study in."
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