"I originally started with no book-keeping skills or qualifications, the Pitman Training Canterbury experience was exactly what I needed. The centre really friendly and supportive staff, also being able to decide my own hours that I wanted to do my training, made it easy to fit it around the rest of my life.
The most beneficial part of it all was working at my own pace. Knowing I could go as fast or slow as I wanted or needed, meant I could go over the same bit again if necessary to make sure I understood it, also I knew help was there when I needed it which was always very reassuring. Also because I did not have a strict deadline to work to, or did not have to keep up with other peoples pace made me feel a lot more comfortable and relaxed with everything.
I have now completed all the manual book-keeping and payroll courses, which was followed by Sage accounts and Sage payroll. I also have Excel to an expert level and have numeric data entry skills and touch-typing for speed and efficiency. Pitman have also helped me with ensuring I sell myself well on my CV so that the qualifications stand out to employers, as that is very important. I now have 10 Pitman Training certificates and have gained an overall top grade of a distinction on my Pitman Training Accounting Technician Diploma, so very happy!"
