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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Reading student Lorraine wins a finance role after a successful career change!

Reading student Lorraine wins a finance role after a successful career change!

Lorraine was made redundant earlier this year from her job in IT, and decided to make use of this opportunity to retrain. She had trained in accounting years ago, and have a very strong desire to go back.

Caroline – From unemployed to Junior PA in Bond Street

Caroline – From unemployed to Junior PA in Bond Street

"I enquired at the Croydon Pitman Training centre back in September, knowing that I did not want to go to University because I don’t enjoy the classroom environment and do not like course-work. I did however know that I wanted to gain my independence, self motivation and confidence and to earn a salary and felt that being a PA would be ideal."

“Jill Sankey – Fast-track to Finance Assistant, thanks to new skills”

“Jill Sankey – Fast-track to Finance Assistant, thanks to new skills”

" I feel my Pitman Training programme was instrumental in me gaining this position as it gave me the skills required for the role."

Venita da Silva Noite, Graphic Design Diploma

Venita da Silva Noite, Graphic Design Diploma

With over 10 years in finance and accounting, Venita da Silva Noite decided it was time to try something new. Because of her passion for graphic design, she got in touch with Pitman Training to help her switch careers and chase her dream job as a graphic designer.

Liz – Improves her employability prospects with Pitman Northampton

Liz – Improves her employability prospects with Pitman Northampton

Looking to improve employability I chose a copy typing course.

Dahlia Porter – career change – from Administrator to School Secretary

Dahlia Porter – career change – from Administrator to School Secretary

"I had left my current role in a bank after 21 years and was at a crossroads as to what I would like to do; life being a mad treadmill I wanted to re-skill and felt unsure of the course I should take."

Fiona – Gains Distinction with her Executive PA Diploma

Fiona – Gains Distinction with her Executive PA Diploma

"I chose to study with Pitman Training York as I wanted to consolidate my experience into a recognised qualification that I could also use for my CPD requirements with the Institute of Professional Administrators and Institute of Certified Bookkeepers."

Petra Vesela – Studies with Pitman Training Hammersmith to improve her career progression

Petra Vesela – Studies with Pitman Training Hammersmith to improve her career progression

"I started to study with Pitman Training in May 2012 to improve my chances for a career progression."

Lynn Disley – Updates her skills with our flexible learning

Lynn Disley – Updates her skills with our flexible learning

As I hadn’t studied for years, I wanted to update my computer skills and learn bookkeeping in order to help my son with his small business.