Career-Ready Qualifications Trusted Across Cardiff and South Wales
Pitman Training Cardiff provides the professional qualifications that South Wales employers actively seek. Located in Cardiff city centre opposite Cardiff Castle, we offer more than 250 career-building courses and diplomas. Progress through your programme at your own speed with individual guidance from a dedicated Learning Coach. Looking to switch careers? Getting back into work? Upgrading your skills? Get in touch. Ring 02920 342020 or book a free consultation.
About Our Training Centre
Find us on the 2nd Floor of Castle House at 1-7 Castle Street in Cardiff city centre, directly opposite the main entrance to Cardiff Castle and next door to the Welsh Gift shop. Our warm, friendly atmosphere makes learning comfortable from day one.
Reaching us is simple, whether you’re driving, taking the train, catching a bus, or walking. For instance, Cardiff Central station sits 10 minutes away by foot, whilst multiple bus routes serve Castle Street and nearby Duke Street. The city centre’s compact layout means walking from most areas takes 15 minutes or less.
Everything you need surrounds our location – shops, cafés, and restaurants line the neighbouring streets. St David’s shopping centre sits five minutes away, and Cardiff Market is just around the corner. Drivers can use the NCP Castle Street car park or Q-Park on Greyfriars Road, both within easy walking distance.
Students travel to us from across South Wales – Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Newport, Bridgend, Barry, Penarth, and the Vale of Glamorgan all send learners to our Cardiff location.
Since opening in 1837, Pitman Training has built a lasting reputation for quality professional education. Millions have started successful careers through our programmes, and South Wales employers continue to value and recognise our qualifications.
How to find us
Pitman Training Cardiff is based on the 2nd floor in Castle House, directly opposite the main entrance to Cardiff Castle and next door to the Welsh Gift shop.
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With 185+ 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 & Seminars
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Office & Secretarial
PA/Secretarial Diploma
This diploma provides a solid foundation in essential secretarial skills. The training is hands-on and practical, ensuring you can confidently apply your new skills in…
Diploma
IT Courses (incl. A+)
IT Support Technician Diploma with CompTIA
This diploma will teach you how to install, repair, upgrade, and maintain PCs and operating systems. This is an excellent choice if you’re looking to…
Diploma
Graphic Design Courses
Graphic Design Diploma
Learning skills in essential Adobe packages such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, you’ll learn practical, transferable skills that can help you start your career in…
Diploma
EA/PA Courses
Executive Assistant Diploma
A stand-out diploma offering world-class Executive Assistant training, this programme has been designed to give you the broad range of skills required to be a…
Diploma
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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Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Medical Terminology
This course helps you get under the skin of commonly used medical terminology across a wide range of disciplines. You’ll also have the opportunity to…
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Shorthand & Speedwriting Courses
SpeedWriting
Our SpeedWriting course is a new way to learn the BakerWrite™ SpeedWriting system in just six hours. It will help you accurately record the spoken…
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Event Management Courses
Event Management Essentials
Learn some tricks of the trade and really get to grips with event project management to ensure your events are always ones people are talking…
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EA/PA Courses
Executive PA Seminar
This seminar is run on a one or two-day basis and takes an in-depth look at the role of the Executive PA and the importance…
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General Office Skills Courses
Professional Receptionist Seminar
This is a one-day seminar that takes an in-depth look at the vital role of the receptionist and the important contribution they make to the…
Seminar
EA/PA Courses
Meetings and Minutes Seminar
This one-day tutor-led seminar is one of our most popular seminars ideal for anyone involved in organising meetings and taking notes at those meetings. You’ll…
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Why Choose Pitman Training Cardiff
Our story in four steps — from enrolment to employment.
Trusted Brand with History
Over 180 years of training heritage recognised across the UK & Ireland.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Set your own study rhythm. Working nine-to-five? Raising children? Balancing multiple responsibilities? Our training fits your life, not the other way around. Intensive learners complete their qualifications in weeks. Others take a more gradual approach over months. Both paths lead to the same qualification.
Real Support When You Need It
Your designated Learning Coach guides you one-to-one throughout your entire programme. Expect quick responses to questions, sensible solutions when you hit obstacles, and continuous tracking of your progress. Nobody here studies in isolation or without help when needed.
Skills Local Employers Recognise
South Wales organisations – from major corporations to ambitious startups – respect what Pitman Training qualifications mean. Our 1837 founding established a standard for professional education that hiring managers throughout Cardiff still trust today. Your certificate carries real weight in the local job market.
Easy to Reach Location
We face Cardiff Castle in the city's historic heart. The station is just a 10-minute stroll away. Quality learning spaces, welcoming environment, and excellent lunch options all sit moments from our entrance.
Business & Employer Training
Professional services, public sector operations, financial services, and creative industries drive Cardiff’s economy. Our corporate training targets the exact skills gaps these sectors face right now. Direct input from Cardiff organisations shapes what we teach, keeping your staff’s learning relevant to today’s South Wales employment market.
Cardiff businesses choose us to upskill their workforce through corporate programmes running at your workplace or here in the city centre. The central location suits working professionals – employees can attend before starting work, during their lunch hour, or after finishing for the day. Most people remain in full employment throughout their programme.
Organisations developing entry-level talent can access our Business Administration apprenticeships. Contact us to discuss strengthening your team’s capabilities. We’ll create a tailored solution that matches your specific circumstances and business goals. Free skills assessments assess your needs precisely and show exactly how we can develop your team’s abilities.
Our Training Centre
Here at Pitman Training Cardiff we offer a relaxed atmosphere and a warm, friendly place to learn…where the kettle is always on!!
We have 3 large training rooms catering for up to 50 people at any one time. Modern and up to date technology is combined with our open, comfortable lounge area for you to relax and take a break from the training. We also have a kitchen where you can help yourself to tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits and treats. Every morning we hold a breakfast club where you can help yourself to toast, crumpets and croissants and have some ‘me’ time.
Our Training
At Pitman Training Cardiff, we’ve been helping people build skills, confidence, and careers for many years. Our results speak for themselves: around 97% of learners achieve a pass or better, and over 70% secure employment within six months of completing their training.
Our qualifications are nationally and internationally recognised, and our flexible training model allows you to start at any time, learning at your own pace with full tutor support.
We begin with an informal one-to-one consultation to understand your current skills, career goals, and ambitions. From there, we’ll recommend the most suitable course or diploma to help you move forward with confidence.
You can train six days a week (Monday to Saturday), including two late evenings until 8pm. Training can take place in-centre, from home, or alongside work. Distance learning is also available, supporting learners across Cardiff, Merthyr, Pontypridd, Tonypandy, Caerphilly, Bargoed, Monmouth, Chepstow, and Brecon.
Whether you’re aiming for a role in administration, finance, IT, web design, or business support, we’ll help you get there.
We work closely with local employers and recruitment agencies, offer free one-to-one CV advice, and run a monthly scholarship programme that provides practical work experience within the centre. Partnerships with organisations such as Office Angels and Now Accountancy help learners transition directly into employment.
We also advise on funding options, including interest-free career development loans, all discussed with one of our friendly course advisors.
REACT Funding for Training Courses in Cardiff, Wales
Have you recently been made redundant? You may be eligible for REACT funding.
If you are serving your notice period or were made redundant within the last three months, the Welsh Government’s REACT scheme may provide up to £1,500 towards training costs to help you retrain and return to work quickly.
We invite you to the centre for a free, informal consultation to discuss your background, career goals, and create a tailored training plan. Alongside training, we provide free CV support and access to live local job vacancies through our employer and recruitment partners.
Contact us on 029 2034 2020
Our Cardiff Family Includes Success Stories From All Walks Of Life
185 years of Training. Thousands of real student success stories.
From Pitman Training to a Career in Data Analytics
When James enrolled at Pitman Training Sheffield in 2024, he had a clear goal: build a future career in data analytics. At the time, he was working at Amazon and joined Pitman through the Amazon Career Choice programme, which supports employees in gaining recognised qualifications for long-term career development.
Grace’s Career Transformation from Retail Supervisor to Executive PA
Grace Cooke was working as a retail supervisor and wanted to challenge herself. She chose the Executive PA Diploma at Pitman Training Edinburgh because of its reputation for secretarial courses and because it covered a lot of key skills she wanted to learn.
Sulafa Diploma Success Story
Sulafa Eltag Mohamed Babiker has a BSc in Counselling Psychology, works in Administration. On paper, that sounds fine – degree holder with a steady job. Sulafa knew something was missing, though: Computer skills.
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