Flexible Evening, Online, and Classes on Saturdays in Newcastle
Our areas of study cover a range of sought-after paths for you or your staff
How to find us
2 Collingwood St is a leisurely stroll of less than 5 minutes from both Central and Monument Stations. When you arrive at our building, simply press the ground floor intercom at our building entrance. For those arriving by car, convenient parking options are available nearby at both Dean St and Central Station. Should you require any further assistance or have queries, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Opening Times
Please note: We are available by appointment only on Thursdays and Saturdays, with Thursday closing at 7 PM and Saturday hours from 10 AM to 4 PM.
To book a time to have a chat with us about your requirements, call us now at 0191 300 7100.
Our
Courses
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.
Office & Secretarial
Software & Web Development
Sage, Accounting & Bookkeeping
Information Technology (IT)
Microsoft Office
Visual Design
Business & Management
Marketing
English Language & Professional Development
Popular Courses & Diplomas
- Popular Diplomas
- Popular Courses
Legal Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Legal Secretary Diploma with CILEX Level 2 Qualification
This diploma combines the high quality and professionalism you expect from Pitman Training with specialist course materials from the renowned CILEX (The Chartered Institute of…
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Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Medical Secretary Diploma
Our Medical Secretary training is a recognised leader in its field. This diploma will give you the skills employers are looking for and help you…
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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…
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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…
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Microsoft Office
Word
Our Microsoft Word course is designed to provide you with the essential skills you will need to be proficient in Word, in a work environment,…
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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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Software Development Courses
IT Specialist – HTML and CSS
The HTML and CSS course is excellent for those looking to gain employability skills in the area of web development.
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About Our Centre
Our training centre, situated in the bustling city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is conveniently positioned near the Monument metro station, various public car parks, and the main railway station. If you’re looking for us, you won’t have any trouble locating our centre as it is nestled within the vibrant shopping and restaurant district of Newcastle. Training courses in Newcastle can be found easily in this prime location.
We specialise in training designed to help people get good jobs in the northeast. We have great relationships with local employers and recruitment agencies, which means we really understand what’s needed locally.
We offer the latest facilities to support our students with their training. With more than 20 computer stations, a dedicated exam room for peace and quiet when you need to concentrate most, and our expert staff on hand to support and guide you, you will find training with us an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
All of our staff are highly competent with Microsoft Office and audio transcription training. We also have a fully trained staff member in Pitman Training accounting courses who can dedicate time to help with any queries around our Bookkeeping, Sage training and Payroll courses.
If you live outside of Newcastle and the surrounding areas and would find it difficult to get in to study at our centre, you could choose to study online via distance learning.
Why Us
- Flexibility – Study daytime, evenings, weekends or a combination to fit in with your day-to-day lifestyle. There are no set class times; therefore, you will never miss a lesson!
- Learn at your own pace – Confused by something? Rewind and listen again. Our unique training method allows you to re-visit a topic so that you are confident before moving on to the next lesson.
- Need to revise before your exam? Complete a mock exam, go to a chapter in your book and work through it again.
- In a hurry to gain new qualifications? Study full-time, Tuesday – Saturday to complete your course quickly.
- Start at any time – no need to wait until the beginning of next term; start tomorrow if you wish!
- Highly qualified, helpful and friendly staff on site to assist you with any problems you may come across.
- We offer nationally recognised qualifications from BCS, City and Guilds (AMSPAR), AAT qualifications and OCR.
Our Newcastle Family Includes Success Stories From All Walks of Life
185 years of Training. Thousands of real student success stories.
Administrative Assistant Diploma Helped Hadeeqa Secure an NHS Role
After studying with Pitman Training Peterborough through the Amazon Career Choice programme, Hadeeqa secured a new role as an Administrative Assistant within the NHS, using the skills and confidence she developed during her diploma.
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.