Success Stories

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 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 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.

Ross McLean was 16 when he left school. No sixth form, no A-levels: straight into work. Fourteen years later, aged 30 and working at Amazon in Abernethy, he discovered something that would change his direction completely – the Career Choice programme.

Aurélio Feliciano Soares Da Cruz lives in Dunfermline and works full-time. He'd been thinking about IT for a while - not in a vague 'maybe someday' way, but properly interested. So, he signed up at Pitman Training for the IT Support Technician Diploma with CompTIA certification.

Aisha Imtiaz had a strong interest in numbers, technology, and data analysis, but wasn’t sure how to turn that curiosity into a career. She chose the Data Analyst Diploma at Pitman Training Manchester for its practical approach, respected certification, and flexibility.

Angjelica’s wanted to understand how websites work - not just use them, but actually build them,” says Angjelica Mingko, a recent Web Developer Diploma graduate from Pitman Training Manchester. “When I found this course, it felt like the perfect opportunity to turn that curiosity into a real skill set.

Ciara Lyttle always wanted a career where she could make a difference. With a natural aptitude for organisation and communication, she was drawn to the healthcare sector, particularly medical administration.

At 40, Emeka Ebelechukwu wasn’t exactly starting fresh. The Dunfermline resident already had solid credentials: a BSc in Geology and Mining from Enugu State University of Science and Technology plus an MBA from Edinburgh Napier. Still, he felt stuck.

Edward began his journey with Pitman Training Edinburgh earlier this year because of the positive online reviews. With a background in business and entrepreneurship, he'd been looking for an opportunity to expand his skillset.

Anna Ratkova was ready for a fresh start. Although she had a background in business management and a Bachelor of Science degree, she was done with that chapter in her life and wanted to focus on something new.

I chose Pitman because I find the location accessible," Rowena explains. However, the training centre's proximity to her home was just the beginning of what would become a life-changing learning experience

Zain said, "I found the flexible learning model very helpful, available, and easy to use. " He especially loved how Pitman Training's learning model included day, evening, and weekend options.

From Career Change to Graduate of the Year: Andrew’s Journey Finding a New Path in Accounting Andrew MacDonald discovered his true calling when he started Pitman Training’s AAT courses. Beginning with Level 2, he quickly realised he’d found the perfect career path. Rising Through the Ranks Moving through Level 3 AAT and onto Level 4, ... Read more

I was made redundant early last year. I had always thought it a possibility, but when it actually happened it was quite a shock and took some major adjustments.

Ann Cousins found that although she had 28 years of office skills, she had no certificates or awards to verify her experience and as a consequence, decided to study for the Pitman Training Accounting Technician Diploma.

For this entry, we want to introduce you to Joseph Leons, who embarked on a career change journey with Pitman Training's Network Support Engineer Diploma with CompTIA. With a background in Electrical Engineering, Joseph sought a formal qualification to pivot his career path, building on his self-taught experience.

Samantha Aberdein, a determined learner seeking to return to clerical work after a hiatus, recently completed the Medical Secretary Diploma with Pitman Training. Her choice of course was driven by one desire, "I chose the Medical Secretary Diploma because I am looking to work in the NHS," Samantha explains, highlighting her clear career goal and motivation for pursuing this particular course.