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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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Deborah Holton, Legal Secretary Diploma

Because Pitman has such a good reputation, I was able to get an interview for a job in the legal sector really quickly. When I applied for my current job, the interviewer was impressed by my diploma and that I had completed a Pitman Training course.

Reading student Lorraine wins a finance role after a successful career change!

Lorraine was made redundant earlier this year from her job in IT, and decided to make use of this opportunity to retrain. She had trained in accounting years ago, and have a very strong desire to go back.

Caroline – From unemployed to Junior PA in Bond Street

"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."

Noelle Sloane, Medical Secretary Diploma

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 secured her dream job just two weeks after graduating from Pitman Training

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

“Jill Sankey – Fast-track to Finance Assistant, thanks to new skills”

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

Venita da Silva Noite, Graphic Design Diploma

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.

Liz – Improves her employability prospects with Pitman Northampton

Looking to improve employability I chose a copy typing course.

Dahlia Porter – career change – from Administrator to School Secretary

"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."