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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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Not sure if uni is for you? Emily tells us how Pitman Taunton helped her create her own path to success

Not sure if uni is for you? Emily tells us how Pitman Taunton helped her create her own path to success

While many of her friends were getting ready to go off to university Emily chose a different route. After completing a Secretarial Diploma she tried a book-keeping course and was hooked!

Annabelle gains 2 Pitman Training Diplomas with Pitman Training Wembley

Annabelle gains 2 Pitman Training Diplomas with Pitman Training Wembley

"I have just completed 2 diplomas at the above training centre. I did the Secretarial Diploma and also the Medical Secretarial Diploma. I have not been working or studying for more than 19 years..."

The future is bright for Reading IT Diploma student Cleber Luizon!

The future is bright for Reading IT Diploma student Cleber Luizon!

“Having had an exciting career in football in Brazil, I moved to the UK and had various jobs as a waiter and working in a supermarket. However, I soon realised that everything is about IT now and I love IT! As a result, I really wanted a career in that sector..."

Fiona finishes her Secretarial Diploma and moved to an admin career!

Fiona finishes her Secretarial Diploma and moved to an admin career!

Fiona has moved from her job at the supermarket into a Sales Administration role. She plans on coming back to study the Executive Get the Pitman Advantage Diploma with us next year!

Aurelija – Armed with her AAT Level 2, Aura takes on book-keeping duties!

Aurelija – Armed with her AAT Level 2, Aura takes on book-keeping duties!

My boss wanted to give me some book-keeping work, he thought it would be good for me to take a course for the basics. I searched online for training and found Pitman, I made the query and André rang. We had a good chat, then I came back with my decision and got started.

Viv completes her Accounting Technician training and has already started her own business!

Viv completes her Accounting Technician training and has already started her own business!

Viv decided to undertake training to get new skills and open up new job opportunities. When searching online for training providers, Viv recognised the name of Pitman Training, trusted us over the other companies she found, and decided to ‘go with what she knows’, as she knew we would be able to deliver high quality training.

Reading student Caroline Ritchie becomes a Legal Secretary!

Reading student Caroline Ritchie becomes a Legal Secretary!

"Before this I had not done a training courses in years! However, with the help of all the Staff at Pitman Training Reading I felt confident in my abilities. If I ever got stuck they were always there to give me the support I needed."

Volunteer Michael successfully gains his Microsoft Office Diploma

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."

Alexandra Hodgens gains confidence and optimism with her new AAT qualification

Alexandra Hodgens gains confidence and optimism with her new AAT qualification

Alexandra Hodgens was originally from Russia. When she came to the UK 5 years ago she didn’t speak any English and knew that finding a job was going to be near impossible.