About Our Training Centre
Welcome to Pitman Training Dover! Whether you are looking to train at home, at work, or at our centre, our training courses in Dover have everything to improve your career prospects. Get started with Pitman today!
Your New Future Starts Here
Pitman Training is situated in the heart of the business district of Dover town centre, surrounded by banks, accountants, estate agents and solicitors firms. We are proud to have been very much a part of the local business community since the mid 1990’s and look forward to continuing to change people’s lives for many years to come.
Every person who contacts us about becoming a student is invited in for a face to face meeting so that you can see the centre, meet our team and find out how best we can help you. Whether you are looking for a job, changing direction or looking to improve your career prospects, we have the tailored and individual approach you need to help you move forward in life.
You will be fully supported on your learning journey whether you choose to study with us in the centre or from home and there is lots of extra help at hand too: advice on improving your CV or interview technique and sometimes even introductions to potential employers. When you become one of our students you become part of our Pitman family and we will do everything in our power to help you.
What are you waiting for? Get in touch today and bring your new future one step closer!
Either call an advisor on 01304 503042 or email us with details of what you are looking to achieve and Paula will respond with some suggestions about how you can improve your skills.
How to find us
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Our location is off the A2 at Whitfield Roundabout. There is free onsite parking available at The Enterprise Zone. This is situated at the first left exit on Honeywood Road, Dover CT16 3EH.
The local bus route is number 61 from Dover.
How to find us
We are using What3Words mini.dimes.army
Our location is off the A2 at Whitfield Roundabout. There is free onsite parking available at The Enterprise Zone. This is situated at the first left exit on Honeywood Road, Dover CT16 3EH.
The local bus route is number 61 from Dover.
Opening Times
In order to make the training sessions available to customers who are working during the week, there is an opportunity to attend the centre on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. These sessions must be booked in advance as they do not run every week.
Our
Courses
With 180+ years of changing lives, Pitman Training has the courses and diplomas you need. Whether you’re learning new skills, rejoining the workforce, or training a whole team, we’ve got you covered.
Popular Courses & Diplomas
- Popular Courses
- Popular Diplomas
Microsoft Office Courses
Word
Our Microsoft Word course is designed to provide you with the essential skills you will need to be proficient in Word, in a work environment,…
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Touch Typing Courses
Typaz
In just 25 hours speeds of 20-40+ words per minute are perfectly achievable, even if you have little prior experience. Comprising 10 lessons, you’ll also…
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Accountancy Courses
Sage 50 Accounts
Sage 50 Accounts will equip you with the skills you need to get a good job in an accounts department, or to work for yourself…
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Microsoft Office
Excel
Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. In Part 1, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel, such as…
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Secretarial Courses
Secretarial Diploma
This diploma will give you a great grounding in essential secretarial skills. The training is hands-on and practical, so you can be confident of being…
Diploma
General Office Skills Courses
Office IT Diploma
This diploma will help you gain a key skillset most office staff are required to possess. You’ll study key Microsoft Office courses (Word, Excel, Outlook…
Diploma
Legal Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Legal Secretary Diploma with CILEx Level 2 Qualification
This diploma combines the high quality, professional training you come to expect from Pitman Training with specialist course materials from the renowned CILEx (The Chartered…
Diploma
Our Team
Paula Elliott – Berelia Ltd Director and diploma advisor
Paula retrained at Pitman Training when she left the Army. She is a prime example of how learning new skills can completely change your life.
Paula completed the Executive PA Diploma and started working at Pitman Training in Dover as their training supervisor. She later became the proud owner of Pitman Training when it came up for sale. Since then, the centre has received numerous accreditations, including Investors in People, the Enterprise and Training Award for Excellence and Matrix Accreditation for providing Information, Advice and Guidance. Paula is a Microsoft Office Master Instructor and holds the Advanced Certificate in Education from Christ Church University College. She has an NVQ Level 4 in Management, is an assessor and a numeracy subject specialist.
Paula is the course advisor for Diplomas and Individual Courses and also has many years of recruitment and training experience, so feel free to book a session for advice on any aspect of improving your career prospects through gaining new skills.
Learning For Life
A flexible approach to learning – just for you.
Based in the heart of Dover town centre, Pitman Training Dover has been an integral part of the local business community for the past 25 years.
Experience the difference. Pitman Training will design a bespoke training package flexibly around your family and work life. Tailored to fit with your preferred style of learning, whether it’s part-time, full-time, at the centre or even from home, you will be fully supported every step of the way.
Our goal is to ensure you reach your goals. Trust the experts: make the most of your learning opportunity and come and talk to us about your options.
Pitman Training is the best place for you to make a change in your life. You will see what our current students think of the service we provide as you investigate courses and see the progress that they have already made.
Our training centre in Dover is rated 5 out of 5 based on 4 Facebook reviews.See all reviews.
Age 50 was just around the corner when I first went to Pitman to enquire about courses. I wanted to improve my work prospects and confidence; it began to show badly in job interviews.
– Silvana
Our Dover Family Includes Success Stories From All Walks Of Life
Student Success Stories
Pitman Training was a game-changer for me. I wanted to level up with Microsoft programs and have a better understanding of the legal secretary role. The courses were easy to follow, and I got quick results. Pitman Training’s flexible learning approach was a huge plus, and having a Learning Coach was awesome; they gave me great advice! Now, I’ve got top-notch Microsoft and admin skills for my CV, boosting my career confidence. Pitman Training? I’d recommend it in a heartbeat!
