Success Stories

" I feel my Pitman Training programme was instrumental in me gaining this position as it gave me the skills required for the role."

With over 10 years in finance and accounting, Venita da Silva Noite decided it was time to try something new. Because of her passion for graphic design, she got in touch with Pitman Training to help her switch careers and chase her dream job as a graphic designer.

Looking to improve employability I chose a copy typing course.

"I had left my current role in a bank after 21 years and was at a crossroads as to what I would like to do; life being a mad treadmill I wanted to re-skill and felt unsure of the course I should take."

"I chose to study with Pitman Training York as I wanted to consolidate my experience into a recognised qualification that I could also use for my CPD requirements with the Institute of Professional Administrators and Institute of Certified Bookkeepers."

"I started to study with Pitman Training in May 2012 to improve my chances for a career progression."

As I hadn’t studied for years, I wanted to update my computer skills and learn bookkeeping in order to help my son with his small business.

"I took up the Sage Accounts course at Pitmans Hounslow. It was a pleasure doing the course at the Hounslow branch because I was given excellent support and a pleasant environment in which to learn."

"The whole of the course was enjoyable and as I received my grades it made me more confident with the thought of applying for a job as a legal secretary, knowing that ‘I can actually do this!"

"I would happily recommend Pitman Training to anyone looking for a professional and friendly environment, and I would certainly study with them again."

Oliver wanted to test himself to see how good he was and also to have a qualification to show for it. He looked for training online and was attracted by Pitman’s long-standing reputation.

Before studying with Pitman Training, Pippa Scott had never enjoyed education. After leaving school, she worked as a manager in a bar. However, she decided she wanted a career change and underwent Pitman Training’s Executive PA Diploma with Medical Terminology.

Lorna was in a dead end job where she dreaded going to work every morning. She was encouraged to do the Executive PA Diploma which gave her the freedom to still do part time work and learn at the same time.

"I originally booked Pitman Training for my courses as the name is so well recognised by employers, also they have been around nearly 200 years and the training method is tried and tested."

Francesca left school not knowing which direction she needed to go. She did not really want to go to college but knew she would struggle to get a job without having some work-related skills.

"Pitman Training Canterbury was a very pleasant experience, convenient in every way possible: the centre is well located on the high street, very clean and quiet so a great atmosphere for studying."

I finished the course on 3 May 2019 and I already started my new job on 7 May 2019.

Nisha Naduvipat, Payroll: Manual and Computerised Course Former library assistant, Nisha Naduvipat, decided she wanted to reskill and change her career path to pursue a new role in payroll. She soon discovered Pitman Training and decided to take the Payroll: Manual and Computerised Course