"I enquired at the Croydon Pitman Training centre back in September, knowing that I did not want to go to University because I don’t enjoy the classroom environment and do not like course-work. I did however know that I wanted to gain my independence, self motivation and confidence and to earn a salary and felt that being a PA would be ideal."

After spending the last 10 years as a beautician, Noelle Sloane finally decided it was time for a change in career. Noelle took Pitman Training’s Medical Secretary Diploma which has helped her to pursue a career in the health sector.

Andrea Pittoreau secured her dream job in administration just two weeks after graduating from Pitman Training with her Administration Assistant Diploma.

" I feel my Pitman Training programme was instrumental in me gaining this position as it gave me the skills required for the role."

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.

Looking to improve employability I chose a copy typing course.

"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."

"I chose to study with Pitman Training York as I wanted to consolidate my experience into a recognised qualification that I could also use for my CPD requirements with the Institute of Professional Administrators and Institute of Certified Bookkeepers."

"I started to study with Pitman Training in May 2012 to improve my chances for a career progression."

As I hadn’t studied for years, I wanted to update my computer skills and learn bookkeeping in order to help my son with his small business.