Pitman Success Stories

Stepping outside your comfort zone is the primary way by which we grow and better ourselves. Thomaskutty Cherian is an example of someone who stepped out of their comfort zone and developed both personally and professionally.

When talking with friends and family about Pitman’s profile, I often refer to its high standards when it comes to training, as well as its value for money.

"In order to be productive and utilise my time most effectively during 2020, I decided to retrain so that I have skills and qualifications to set me up for a second career. I decided to take the Executive PA Diploma through Pitman Training Worcester. The course has given me invaluable training across a variety of subjects."

I came to Pitman Training Centre in Colchester because I felt my life had hit rock bottom. I had just split up from my boyfriend of three and a half years, had a job in a supermarket, which I was not enjoying and needed to do something about.

Jill was offered a fantastic job whilst still only part way through her Accounts Diploma.

"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."

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.

Margaret is 33 and has a disability that affects her mobility and dexterity. She came to Pitman Training Derby wanting a job in accounts and data processing – she’d been unemployed for almost a year.

When Mum of two, Trudy Rodgers, first walked into Pitman Training Plymouth, she had not been in full time employment for ten years so she knew that updating her skills would be the best way for her to get her confidence back and ultimately get back into work.

Despite Inga Orlowska’s educational background in economics, finance and HR, she decided to take Pitman Training’s Foundation Diploma in Accounting Level 2 to help her change jobs and boost her income.

Pitman Training proved to be a transformative experience for Gaenor, who sought to enhance her knowledge of Microsoft programs and gain a deeper understanding of the legal secretary role.

At Pitman Training, we are passionate about empowering students to achieve their career aspirations through flexible and personalised learning solutions.

There are many benefits to learning a new skill. In fact, those who choose to study learning courses after school and in later life can broaden their horizons and increase their chances of grabbing the career they have always dreamed of.

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

Despite already having a degree in accountancy and work experience working as an assistant accountant, Dinamene Fonte decided to take Pitman Training’s Foundation Diploma in Accounting Course with AAT to refresh his skills.

After initially studying in Poland before moving to the UK, professional chef, Michalina Brodnicka, decided to take Pitman Training’s Web Developer Diploma and put herself in a position to change careers.

After feeling like a lack of knowledge in computers was holding her career back, Melanie West decided to undergo Pitman Training’s Microsoft Office Diploma to boost her confidence and career prospects.

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.