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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.

All Success Stories

Volunteer Michael successfully gains his Microsoft Office Diploma

"The learning experience at Pitman was better than any I had at school or college. Staff are friendly and respectful, treating you like an adult at all times. I have found the course really useful and am hoping it will help me to gain employment in my chosen field. I have taught my parents some of the skills I have learned which has opened up a whole new world to them also."

Lorna changed direction from job she hated to brand new career

Lorna was in a dead end job where she dreaded going to work every morning. She was encouraged to do the Executive PA Diploma which gave her the freedom to still do part time work and learn at the same time.

Cemile Erin says the style of training is brilliant and would highly recommend it to anyone!

"I originally booked Pitman Training for my courses as the name is so well recognised by employers, also they have been around nearly 200 years and the training method is tried and tested."

Krzysztof Meinicke, Administrative Assistant Diploma

Despite already having a career in product management, Krzysztof Meinicke decided he wanted to take on Pitman Training’s Administrative Assistant Diploma to update his organisational and personal computing skills.

Gill finds success with the Pitman Training flexibility

"I studied the Microsoft Publisher course and I am very happy with the training received as the course content completely fulfilled my needs..."

Francesca – From school leaver to trainee Judge’s Clerk

Francesca left school not knowing which direction she needed to go. She did not really want to go to college but knew she would struggle to get a job without having some work-related skills.

James Wigney – Gains Distinction with his Microsoft Access training

"Pitman Training Canterbury was a very pleasant experience, convenient in every way possible: the centre is well located on the high street, very clean and quiet so a great atmosphere for studying."

Pitman Training Peterborough prepares Sarah for a new accounting career

I finished the course on 3 May 2019 and I already started my new job on 7 May 2019.

Nisha Naduvipat, Payroll: Manual and Computerised Course

Nisha Naduvipat, Payroll: Manual and Computerised Course Former library assistant, Nisha Naduvipat, decided she wanted to reskill and change her career path to pursue a new role in payroll. She soon discovered Pitman Training and decided to take the Payroll: Manual and Computerised Course