Pitman Success Stories

Like many mums Annabel wanted training she could fit around her family commitments, which would also allow her to update her skills and increase her after 6 years of brining up children.

Lisa always felt she could achieve much more and longed for a career within an office environment. Lisa decided to improve her skills, so she would have something to offer future employers.

Zhenya wanted a change and was considering accounting so she approached Pitman Training and after a consultation with a Course Advisor signed up for the Pitman Training Accounting Technician Diploma.

Olivia came to study with us after being made redundant by her retail employer. She wanted to start a new career in office administration so studied our Introduction to Office Skills Diploma.

This course was very important for my career development, not least because I learned to use Microsoft Office and to type faster.

Joanne first completed the Medical Secretary Introductory course before moving on to complete the diploma, passing with distinction.

Having always been unsure of her career path through 6th form, Chloe had to be certain that she found the right course that could offer her great career opportunities.

Gwen used to work in a factory but decided she wanted to re-train and improve her career prospects. She choose Pitman Training because of their excellent reputation and their locality.

Yaswee was unemployed for 12 years prior to starting our Medical Secretarial Diploma at the centre.

Janice landed a job before even finishing her Fast Track Microsoft Skills Diploma. She was delighted to accept an administrative role with a local university.

Kun Hee came to Pitman Training Colchester after her last admin job was made redundant. She saw this as an opportunity to retrain herself and embark on a new career in accounts.

Stuart recognised that he needed certificated IT skills that would appeal to employers in London when he moved from Australia and decided on a total career change.

Catherine came to us as she wanted to learn new skills to become a Secretary or PA.

Viv was studying a Medical Secretarial Diploma with Pitman Training Swansea as this was something she had wanted to do since leaving school.

Anita studied for an Accounting Technician Diploma at our centre. After completing the training, we arranged a six week placement for her at a local accountancy firm.

Hannah came to us as she was bored working in a shop. She opted to study for the Text Production Diploma and, after the successful completion of this, we helped her get a job with a local solicitors who we have worked with in the past.

"I decided to do a Pitman Training course to gain really solid practical skills and to help myself stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs."

Rosemary was aware her job would disappear under the re-structures taking place locally. So together we discussed the types of jobs she would like to do.