About Our Training Centre
Pitman Training Carlow/Kilkenny is the leading provider of career-focused training, offering a flexible, blended learning approach that allows you to study from home and in-centre with fantastic support
Whether you’re trying to perfect your social media savvy, improve your office skills, or go a more creative route with one of our Adobe courses, we have you covered! Our Pitman Training courses are created to the highest industry standards with a focus on practice rather than theory. Employers come directly to us to recruit our Graduates, so if you want to start your career as a Legal Secretary or move into IT, Pitman Training Carlow/Kilkenny is the right choice for you.
How to Find Us
Pitman Training Carlow is located in Unit 1, Deerpark Business Complex on Dublin Road, just a short distance from the town centre. You’ll find us on the left-hand side, just before Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD).
You can easily reach us on foot from the town centre in about 15 minutes, by bus on the CW1 local service, or by car in just a few minutes. Free parking is available onsite. If you’re coming by bus, ask for the stop near Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) or Deerpark Business Complex.
Opening Times
Please note, the training centre is closed each Sunday and all Bank Holiday weekends.
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Transform Your Career with Carlow’s Leading Training Provider
Our centre is Carlow’s premier training destination, offering over 250 certified programmes and diplomas that open doors to new career possibilities. We provide flexible in-centre, online, and blended training options designed around our students’ busy work schedules, family, and personal commitments.
And thanks to our flexible study solutions, we can provide support to students across Carlow and Kilkenny, including students in Muine Bheag, Tullow, Borris, Ballon, Rathvilly, Thomastown, Castlecomer, Inistioge, Callan, and Graiguenamanagh.
Students have dedicated Learning Coach support throughout their journey, providing feedback, guidance, and encouragement to keep you moving towards your goals.
With 185+ years of training excellence behind us, we have helped over a million people advance their careers. The results speak for themselves: Pitman Training Carlow has the highest employment record of any training organisation in Kilkenny and Carlow, with over 95% of students working within the same year of graduating, testament to the strength of our career-ready training and credentials employers trust.
Ready to invest in your future? Contact our Course Advisors today. We’re here to match you with the perfect course and help you take that next step towards the career you deserve.
Padraig’s Success Journey
Student of the Month – January 2026 | Pitman Training Carlow
Padraig, 26, from Kilkenny, has a strong interest in law, criminology, and criminal justice. He chose to study the Legal Secretary Diploma with Pitman Training to gain practical legal and office skills that prepare him for real work in the field.
Padraig found the Pitman approach more beneficial than traditional colleges, as the course focuses on the practical tasks required in the workplace, rather than only exams and essays.
His experience at Pitman Training Carlow has been very positive, with supportive staff and a flexible learning structure that allows him to work full-time while studying.
“I chose the Legal Secretary course with Pitman Training because it offers practical, real-world legal and office skills. The support from the staff has been great, and the flexibility to work full-time while studying is a huge advantage.”
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What Flexible Training Really Means at Pitman Training
At Pitman Training, flexibility isn’t just about convenience — it’s about offering training that fits around your life and commitments.
You’re in Control of Your Schedule
We don’t lock you into fixed class times. Instead, you choose:
- The days and times that suit your availability
- Whether you prefer intensive full-day sessions, evenings after work, or weekend blocks
This means your training can be structured around your lifestyle, job, or family commitments — not the other way around.
A Structured Yet Flexible Blended Learning Model
Our blended learning approach combines the freedom of learning from home with the reassurance of ongoing support.
You can:
- Complete most of your course from home
- Stay connected with your Learning Coach and fellow students
- Access structured content with guidance whenever you need it
This is not just online learning on your own, it’s a supported experience designed to help you succeed.
Skills That Prepare You for the Real World
Every Pitman course is built with a practical focus. We emphasise:
- Hands-on, real-world skills you’ll actually use
- Learning in a safe, supportive environment
- Encouraging growth by treating mistakes as learning opportunities
By the end of your course, you’ll be confident applying your new skills directly in the workplace, not just passing exams.
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