Professional Development Advice

Discover useful professional development advice and resources to build your skills, boost your confidence and support your career progression.

What Is CPD and Why Is It Important?

What Is CPD and Why Is It Important?

Enhance Your Career with CPD: Earn Valuable Points and Excel with Pitman Training.

The Art Of Productive Procrastination

The Art Of Productive Procrastination

Procrastination. To most people, that is laziness in its purest form, essentially putting off important things to do. In fact, many people feel guilty for procrastinating, yet they still continuously do it. If you’re an avid procrastinator and feel absolutely terrible all the time, here’s a bit of good news. Contrary to popular belief, it ... Read more

How To Go From ‘Busy’ to ‘Productive’ – A Quick Guide

How To Go From ‘Busy’ to ‘Productive’ – A Quick Guide

Looking to accomplish more tasks in less time and evolve your workflow? Check our guide on going from ‘busy’ to 'productive.’

How Speed Reading could massively improve your life

How Speed Reading could massively improve your life

When we have large amounts of information to process, speed reading is highly beneficial. A great skill to have, find out all the advantages related to this.

How to Get Organised in 2019

How to Get Organised in 2019

A new year means a fresh start, and what better way to kick off 2019 than by getting organised? We've compiled the top tips for getting your life in order.

GUEST BLOG: There is no such thing as a Work Life Balance!

GUEST BLOG: There is no such thing as a Work Life Balance!

Do you ever feel like you're always working and never have time for yourself? Here's why work life balance doesn't exist - and what you can do about it!

Developing Self-Discipline

Developing Self-Discipline

In order to achieve success, you need to develop self-discipline. Here's how you can do it and the benefits of having this important skill.

The Pitman View on… Building Self-Confidence

The Pitman View on… Building Self-Confidence

Discover how you can boost your confidence and feel more in control with our top tips and expert advice - from the team at Pitman Training.

GUEST BLOG: The Art of Communication

GUEST BLOG: The Art of Communication

In order to be successful in business, you need to be an effective communicator. In this latest blog from Pitman Training, we will discuss how.

GUEST BLOG: A is for Assertiveness

GUEST BLOG: A is for Assertiveness

This Guest Blog is from Lindsay Taylor of Your Excellency, specialist administrative trainer...

GUEST BLOG: Finding Confidence Through Your Clothes In The Workplace

GUEST BLOG: Finding Confidence Through Your Clothes In The Workplace

In this guest blog, Alison Goodwin gives her perspective on Gen Z and discusses what businesses could expect, and even learn, from them.

Love Work Life – Advice and Help

Love Work Life – Advice and Help

We're on a mission to help you fall back in love with your career! Take our quiz and access free expert advice.

Stress – GUEST BLOG

Stress – GUEST BLOG

In this blog post, Psychotherapist and Success Coach, Catherine Asta Labbett discusses how to combat stress and focus on the tasks at hand.

Let’s Talk Communication Skills

Let’s Talk Communication Skills

Want to learn more about communication skills? This blog post will teach you the basics, including how to improve your communication style.

How to Avoid Burnout – FREE Webinar

How to Avoid Burnout – FREE Webinar

Feeling overwhelmed at work? Learn how to avoid burnout and get your life back in this free webinar with Maria Surcel, Marketing Manager for Tempo.

12 Tips for a more productive you

12 Tips for a more productive you

A useful sheet containing 12 useful ways to improve your efficiency and get more done.

7 Days for a more productive you

7 Days for a more productive you

Here's a handy poster to pop on your office wall. We produced this colourful tips sheet for National Work-Life Week, but the information here is great for everyday

Top Tips to Avoid the Pre and Post-Holiday Stress

Top Tips to Avoid the Pre and Post-Holiday Stress

It’s the two weeks that we look forward to all year. Your time to completely step back and switch off from the daily routine, but all too often the thought of the lead up to your holiday and what will be waiting for you when you arrive back, can dampen the brightest holiday spirit.