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Choosing to embark on training really will change your working life, whether you’re seeking new skills to help you work smarter, updating your ability to reach for a promotion, or wanting to learn skills for a profession new to you. From professionals wanting to advance their skillset, to individuals wanting to return to work after a career break, or step into an entirely new role, we’ve trained thousands of people from a wide range of businesses and backgrounds. Read just some of our past learners’ success stories below.

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Edward Makumbi’s Successful Transition in Business with Programming

Edward began his journey with Pitman Training Edinburgh earlier this year because of the positive online reviews. With a background in business and entrepreneurship, he'd been looking for an opportunity to expand his skillset.

From Business Graduate to Aspiring Accountant: Anna Ratkova’s Pitman Training Experience

Anna Ratkova was ready for a fresh start. Although she had a background in business management and a Bachelor of Science degree, she was done with that chapter in her life and wanted to focus on something new.

Rowena’s Journey: From Technical Drafting to HR Essentials

I chose Pitman because I find the location accessible," Rowena explains. However, the training centre's proximity to her home was just the beginning of what would become a life-changing learning experience

Aspiring Developer to Confident Coder: Zain Ul-Abidin Aziz’s Pitman Training Journey

Zain said, "I found the flexible learning model very helpful, available, and easy to use. " He especially loved how Pitman Training's learning model included day, evening, and weekend options.

Transforming Careers: Lynne’s Inspiring Journey with Pitman Training

After two decades in the same job, Lynne Harris sought a fresh challenge and found it with Pitman Training.

Katherine Roberts’ Path to Triumph with Pitman Training

Katherine Roberts’ incredible educational journey started with Pitman Training because of a little research and word-of-mouth, "I heard of Pitman Training and I Googled it, then found it had lots of good reviews.” Katherine then quickly learned our courses fit with her plans, “I wanted a more professional and stable job, and I wanted to focus on the Administrative Assistant Diploma.”

Laurie’s Empowering Career Transformation with Pitman Training

With a diploma from Edinburgh Royal High School and previous experience with office administration roles, Laurie Hawksey was ready to go from full-time mom back into the workforce. Laura made the decision to choose Pitman Training before jumping into work because the courses aligned with her aspirations.

The Power of Upskilling: Crystal’s Professional Development with Pitman Training

Although Crystal Maggott’s foray into upskilling with Pitman Training started as a necessity for her job, it quickly evolved into a truly amazing personal and professional development experience. "With a background in travel insurance and administration roles, I aimed to enhance my credentials, knowing that a diploma could potentially open new career paths," Crystal explains.

Joseph’s Amazing Career Pivot with Pitman Training

For this entry, we want to introduce you to Joseph Leons, who embarked on a career change journey with Pitman Training's Network Support Engineer Diploma with CompTIA. With a background in Electrical Engineering, Joseph sought a formal qualification to pivot his career path, building on his self-taught experience.