About Our Training Centre
Welcome to Pitman Training Watford! We are one of the leading training providers in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas and our mission is to help you unlock your potential and transform your career. Get started with Pitman Watford by contacting us today!
Explicit knowledge helps us ‘know what’ whilst tacit knowledge is ‘know how’. Tacit knowledge is not learnt by reading books; it is acquired by addressing real problems & practice. This is why our Pitman courses are based on practical learning ensuring our students acquire practical skills. We will help you gain the tools and skills that are sought-after by employers in today’s job market.
Our friendly course advisors have a wealth of experience and will take the time to get to know you. Whether you are employed or unemployed, experienced or just a complete novice we can advise and tailor a training programme specifically for you. We also offer free taster sessions so you can experience for yourself, before deciding to buy, the exceptional quality of our Pitman Courses. The adaptable delivery style of our diplomas and courses, either at our Centre, online or a combination of both, means that your training can fit around your work or home so that you can find the time for learning within your own lifestyle.
Let us help you open doors and achieve your goals in Hertfordshire’s ‘County of Opportunity’.
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 Diplomas
- Popular Courses
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…
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Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Medical Secretary Diploma
Option to gain an AMSPAR Level 2 and/or Level 3 Qualification Our Medical Secretary training is recognised as being one of the best programmes in…
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Secretarial Courses
Secretarial Diploma
This diploma will give you a great grounding in essential secretarial skills. The training is hands-on and practical, so you can be confident of being…
Diploma
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…
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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…
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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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Our Team – Ready to help!
At Pitman Training in Watford you can guarantee that our professionally trained staff, who all understand what is needed to get ahead in the current job market, will make you feel as comfortable as you would be in your own home. We pride ourselves on our customer service and being able to offer up-to-date training support that is relevant and recognised in today’s workplace. If you are interested in returning to work, changing careers, seeking promotion or obtaining a better job then come in and see us at our modern training centre and talk over your needs with one of our course advisors.
The owner manager of Pitman Watford was a Finance Director of a group of small to medium companies. This wealth of expertise enables her to successfully support our students at Pitman Watford through their level 2 and level 3 AAT diplomas with distinction passes.
Our tutors have a wealth of experience. One has a law degree and is successfully supporting our students in centre in gaining their legal qualification whilst another is able to support those students that have no experience using a computer to those wishing to get their MOS qualification/level 3 ITQ. She has also herself successfully completed a Pitman’s diploma. Our final tutor has a wide range of experience of a large number of Pitman’s courses and has started to specialise in the medical subjects.
All our tutors either have or are working towards their PTLLs (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) to ensure the quality of tutor support is excellent. Now added to the team is a level 6 qualified Careers Adviser to give free professional careers advice to those learners requiring this support. We are also now able to offer employability support through a two day course covering CV writing, cover letters and interview techniques. The course has been written and delivered by a corporate HR Director.
This wealth of knowledge within the Pitman Watford team together with their exceptional support and guidance ensures all our students achieve their learning aims enabling them to stand out from the crowd and obtain that all-important job.
The flexible delivery style of the courses, that can either be taken at our Watford centre or online, will provide you with the tools and skills that are sought-after by employers today. Our goal is to help you arrive where you want to be in your career.
Look forward with confidence!
Looking to return to work, thinking about moving on or moving up?
Since we opened our doors in 2011 Pitman Training Watford learners have all appreciated our diverse flexible way of learning. The results speak for themselves with 70% of learners achieving a distinction and all learners going on to a successful outcome.
Our training centre in Watford is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 4 Google reviews. See all reviews.
Our team is not only here to help you as you plan and undertake your studies. We pride ourselves on helping you to build your future skills with confidence and join millions of other Pitman ‘Skills Builders’.
The Pitman Training approach used at Watford means you can study at your own pace during our flexible opening hours or talk to us about our online learning options.
Whatever your training needs – at Pitman Training Watford it’s all about YOU!
Business Support – Workforce Development
Looking to build the skills and abilities of your workforce to meet the fresh challenges ahead of your business?
We are happy to talk to you about how we can tailor our courses and diplomas to support individuals, managers, senior managers and professionals through periods of upskilling and career change. Shape and develop your workforce of the future by providing your staff with the skills they need to transform their working lives!
Our Watford Family Includes Success Stories From All Walks Of Life
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.”
