About Our Training Centre
Welcome to Pitman Training Newcastle! We are one of the city’s leading independent training providers, providing practical skills that will improve your career prospects. If your motivation is to improve your staff performance, upskill yourself or gain confidence we are the place to be!
Pitman Training Newcastle
Upskilling or changing careers, our diplomas and courses are designed to get you qualified and on your chosen career path as quickly as possible. Discuss your training needs with one of our Course Advisors, they are ready to help guide you towards your future goals.
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 open every Saturday between 10 AM and 4 PM and have late openings available every Thursday.
To book a time to have a chat with us about your requirements call us now at 0191 241 1122.
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 Courses
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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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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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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Legal Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Legal Secretary Diploma with CILEx Level 2 Qualification
This diploma combines the high quality, professional training you come to expect from Pitman Training with specialist course materials from the renowned CILEx (The Chartered…
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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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About Our Centre
Our training centre, situated in the bustling city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is conveniently positioned near 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 Newcastle can be found easily in this prime location.
We specialise in training designed to help people get good jobs in the north east. 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.
There are many reasons why you should train with Pitman Training Newcastle:
- Flexibility – Study daytimes, 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 training centre in Newcastle is rated 5 out of 5 based on 16 Google reviews. See all reviews.
Our Newcastle 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!
Joanna studied the Adobe Creative Cloud Award at Pitman Training Newcastle, to develop in her role and build a career
“I have always enjoyed learning new skills, and being able to help people; so when I got a new job with National Innovation Centre for Ageing I was excited to be sent to Pitman for training to enable me to develop my role.”
Esther built confidence and experience in her role as a Group Executive Assistant for a large financial services company
“I am currently working as a Group Executive Assistant for a large Financial Services Company, there is a lot of variety in my role so I have found studying the Professional Executive Assistant qualification to be very beneficial.”
Jerome found a way to work towards his dream of being a qualified Accountant, whilst also working full time
“I have been able to combine studying and working full-time. The courses have given me the knowledge and practical skills required to advance in my career with the aim of becoming a qualified Accountant.”
Tara realised she didn’t need to settle for anything less than what she wanted to achieve in life!
“Although the whole experience has been challenging with having to balance work, kids, the dog, caring for my grandparents and studying, I’ve also really enjoyed it, learning new aspects of each department with each module and the depth of knowledge I didn’t realise I would get.”
