About Our Training Centre
Whether you are looking to train at home, at work, or at our centre, our training courses in Watford have everything to improve your career prospects. Get started with Pitman today!
Pitman Training has been successfully delivering training since 1837 and has established itself as a super brand in the world of accredited training. Located in Watford Town, the Pitman Training Watford centre not only provides a modern-day approach to accredited training but also makes available to its students a fun and inspiring, state-of-the-art facility operated by a team of passionate, highly motivated, and experienced coaches.
We are:
- Committed – to our team, our clients, and our learners.
- Motivated – to supporting all our learners every step of the way.
- Passionate – about serving our local communities to strive for better.
Pitman Training Watford prides itself on creating an environment that inspires our learners to be the very best they can be. From the moment you enter our centre, you can count on a smooth and reliable process and a team dedicated to supporting your journey with us.
In order to support our learners in realising the benefits of investing in personal development, we use our strong network of employers and recruitment agencies throughout London and surrounding areas to explore prospective employment opportunities. Feel free to contact us for more information, one of our team would be happy to talk you through the prospective employment opportunities available based on the courses you complete and the career path you wish to explore.
How to find us
Having recently relocated to central Watford we are situated in St Albans Road between the junctions of Leavesden Road and Lowestoft Road. Less than a 10 minute walk away from Watford Junction Station and various bus routes there is also parking nearby.
How to find us
Having recently relocated to central Watford we are situated in St Albans Road between the junctions of Leavesden Road and Lowestoft Road. Less than a 10 minute walk away from Watford Junction Station and various bus routes there is also parking nearby.
Opening Times
We are now open every Saturday!
Our
Courses
With 180+ 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.
Popular Courses & Diplomas
- Popular Courses
- Popular Diplomas
Microsoft Office
Excel
Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. In Part 1, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel, such as…
Course Accountancy Courses
Sage 50 Accounts
Sage 50 Accounts will equip you with the skills you need to get a good job in an accounts department, or to work for yourself…
Course 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…
Course EA/PA Courses
Executive Personal Assistant (PA) Diploma
This diploma programme offers world-class Executive PA training. It is designed to give you the broad range of skills required to help you stand out…
Diploma 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…
Diploma Secretarial Courses
PA/Secretarial Diploma
This diploma provides a solid foundation in essential secretarial skills. The training is hands-on and practical, ensuring you can confidently apply your new skills in…
Diploma Our Corporate Clients
Pitman Training specialise in delivering CPD-accredited training and previous studies have clearly identified a direct link between companies providing Training & Development opportunities to employees and improved retention rates. The most successful companies worldwide invest in their employees who in turn deliver outstanding results. These companies also attract the best candidates.
With training high on the agenda of your best employees, do you ask yourself:
- Are my employees professionally / personally stimulated in their roles?
- Do my employees feel they are developing their professional skill set in their roles?
- Is their productivity optimised?
- Are you recruiting to bridge skills gaps?
- What are the costs related to this?
Most organisations have great employees who want to do more but lack training or development opportunities. Whether you are a small, medium, or large business, Pitman Training Watford solves these problems. Don’t lose money and time just recruiting new staff – instead, why not unlock the potential within your team? One of our Course Advisors is best placed to talk you through this in more detail.
Assessments
Pitman Training Watford also operates as an assessment centre for a number of Internationally recognised professional bodies. We conduct an invigilated and tension-free environment for exam candidates in a professional manner. Our invigilators are qualified, experienced, and fully trained on exam protocols enabling the exams to be accomplished with complete competence and integrity. Some of the awarding bodies we run examinations for include AAT, IAB, City & Guilds (AMSPAR), BCS ECDL exams, CILEx, CACHE, RSPH, BIIAB, and Prometric. If you wish to book an AAT Exam, please follow this link to the Pitman Watford AAT Booking System. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
The Team
Pitman Training Watford is operated by Neil and Dip Khakhria, two brothers from North London with young families and a drive and determination to make a difference. Both have a deep routed passion for coaching and mentoring and have extensive experience in a diverse range of industries including but not limited to Training & Development, Banking, Sales, Operations, and Continuous Improvement within both the corporate and private sectors. The team is fully committed to supporting all its learners throughout their journey with us. Whether you choose to study at home, at work, or at our center your dedicated Learning Advisor will be available to advise and guide you at every step of the way.
Dip Khakharia: Course Advisor
As a Course Advisor, I help learners choose the appropriate courses that align with their career objectives and skill development needs. Suggesting specific courses or learning paths that will be most beneficial for you on your path to learning.
Neil Khakharia: Learning Coach & Careers Advisor
As a learning coach, I provide personalised guidance, feedback, and motivation, helping the learner optimise their learning experience and achieve their educational goals. My role as a Careers advisor is to assist you in exploring and navigating your career paths. I provide personalised guidance, assess your skills and interests, and offer advice on potential career options, helping you make informed decisions to achieve your professional goals.
Our Watford Family Includes Success Stories From All Walks Of Life
Testimonials Get Inspired By Our Pitman Watford Graduate Stories
I studied Audio Transcription Levels 1 and 2 via Pitman Training Watford and the staff there in the office are absolutely amazing. So happy to help and are there when help, support or just some general advice is needed. Thank you for allowing me to get a qualification in the work I enjoy.
Jacquie Green
Pitman Training provided a flexible, high-quality learning experience which fit perfectly around my busy schedule. The course material was practical and easy to understand, and my Learning Coach Afshan was very supportive, approachable, and motivational and made a huge difference in achieving my end goal with a distinction!
Will highly recommend Pitman Training Watford as even after your studies are completed their team further continues to support and guide you such as for employability support and guidance and all free for their students. 🙂
Fatima Ansari
I finished my Administrative Assistant Diploma with Pitman Training in Watford with a distinction and I’m so happy with the result. The staff have been wonderful at helping me achieve this diploma especially Neil who has given me a lot of motivation and support throughout.
Megan Fraser
I had a great experience at the test center. It was easy to reach, and the friendly environment made a significant difference. The staff were very helpful, ensuring I felt comfortable and relaxed, which contributed to my success on the test. I will definitely book my next test at this location.
Salman Ansari
Student Success Stories
Pitman Training was a game-changer for me. I wanted to level up with Microsoft programs and have a better understanding of the legal secretary role. The courses were easy to follow, and I got quick results. Pitman Training’s flexible learning approach was a huge plus, and having a Learning Coach was awesome; they gave me great advice! Now, I’ve got top-notch Microsoft and admin skills for my CV, boosting my career confidence. Pitman Training? I’d recommend it in a heartbeat!
Laura Mould studied SpeedWriting and Audio Transcription Level 2
“I would happily recommend Pitman Training to anyone looking for a professional and friendly environment, and I would certainly study with them again.”
Neil Brodie studied ECDL Extra (Level 2) with us…
“I was made redundant from my last job at the end of February and wanted to gain skills to make a career change into Book-keeping. I was referred to Pitman Training Watford to undertake a course as part of retraining to become more employable as part of this change.”
Pitman Training Watford helped me regain my confidence
“Pitman Training gave me back a lot of the much needed confidence that I needed to look for work after staying at home for quite some time. I was pleasantly surprised by the flexibility of the course and the hands on method to learning.”
