Case Studies
Thousands of people have successfully undertaken Pitman Training programmes; they’ve progressed their careers, raised their salaries and broadened their horizons as a result.
They come from all walks of life and, to give you an idea of just what Pitman Training is all about, we've asked some of them to share their experiences.
Have a read and watch the videos to discover more about why Pitman Training is the best you can get.
Chloe - from school leaver to Office Assistant in a top legal firm
Job secured: Office Assistant in a top legal firm Having always been unsure of her career path through 6th form, Chloe had to be certain that she found the right course that could offer her great career opportunities. “I found Pitman Training whilst searching on-line and arrang... Read more
Gwen - from factory worker to PA
Course completed: Secretarial Diploma Job secured: Factory worker to PA Gwen used to work in a factory but decided she wanted to re-train and improve her career prospects. She choose Pitman Training because of their excellent reputation and their locality. Gwen really liked the atmosph... Read more
Yaswee - from long-term unemployed to Medical Secretary
Course completed: Medical Secretarial Diploma Job secured: Medical Secretary Yaswee was unemployed for 12 years prior to starting our Medical Secretarial Diploma at the centre. After completing the course, we provided her with extensive job search support which included help with completing applic... Read more
Anne Cousins - from redundancy to Office Adminstrator
Course completed: Accounting Technician Diploma Job secured: Office Adminstrator Having taken voluntary redundancy from HM Customs and Revenue, Ann Cousins found that although she had 28 years of office skills, she had no certificates or awards to verify her experience and as a consequence, decide... Read more
Janice Manning - from redundancy to new role with local University
Course completed: Fast Track Microsoft Skills Diploma Job secured: Administrator Janice landed a job before even finishing her Fast Track Microsoft Skills Diploma. She was delighted to accept an administrative role with a local university and said: “I never expected to gain employment so qui... Read more
Emma Hutcheson - from supermarket to Medical Secretary
Job secured: Medical Secretary “I came to Pitman Training Centre in Colchester because I felt my life had hit rock bottom. I had just split up from my boyfriend of three and a half years, had a job in a supermarket, which I was not enjoying and needed to do something about. I enrol... Read more
Kun Hee Theobald - from redundancy to Financial Administrator
Course completed: Book-keeping Job secured: Financial Administrator Kun Hee came to Pitman Training Colchester after her last admin job was made redundant. She saw this as an opportunity to retrain herself and embark on a new career in accounts. Her story; “At last, I have started my new rol... Read more
Stuart - from clerical career in the Navy to PA in London
Job secured: PA Stuart recognised that he needed certificated IT skills that would appeal to employers in London when he moved from Australia and decided on a total career change. “The year long training course provided me with every skill I would need to restructure my career into a PA role.... Read more
Margaret Rodger - from unemployed to Data Administrator with the DWP
Course completed: Accounting Technician Diploma Job secured: Data Administrator at the DWP (Department for Work & Pensions) Margaret is 33 and has a disability that affects her mobility and dexterity. She came to Pitman Training Derby wanting a job in accounts and data processing – ... Read more
Trudy Rodgers - from full time Mum to Executive PA
Course completed: Legal Secretarial Diploma Job secured: Executive PA When Mum of two, Trudy Rodgers, first walked into Pitman Training Plymouth, she had not been in full time employment for ten years so she knew that updating her skills would be the best way for her to get her confidence back and... Read more
Jill Sankey - Fast-track to Finance Assistant, thanks to new skills
Course completed: Accounts Diploma Job secured: Finance Assistant Jill was offered a fantastic job whilst still only part way through her Accounts Diploma. She was thrilled to be offered a Finance Assistant role with a local company and said: “It’s great to have got a job so quic... Read more
Catherine Pickering - new skills secure new role as PA
Job secured: PA Catherine came to us as she wanted to learn new skills to become a Secretary or PA. We provided a free demo of the Microsoft courses to see if she liked the way we trained. She started her studies with us and we also reviewed her CV and covering letter, and helped her with interview... Read more
Viv Chapman - from admin to Training Supervisor
Course completed: Medical Secretarial Diploma Job secured: Training Supervisor Viv was studying a Medical Secretarial Diploma with Pitman Training Swansea as this was something she had wanted to do since leaving school. Viv enjoyed the diploma so much that when a position became available for a Tr... Read more
Anita - from Receptionist to Accounts Assistant
Course completed: Accouting Techician Diploma Job secured: Accounts Assistant Anita’s story: Anita studied for an Accounting Technician Diploma at our centre. After completing the training, we arranged a six week placement for her at a local accountancy firm. At the end of the placement, she... Read more
Hannah Bennett - from Shop Assistant to Legal Secretary
Course completed: Text Production Diploma Job secured: Legal Secretary Hannah came to us as she was bored working in a shop. She opted to study for the Text Production Diploma and, after the successful completion of this, we helped her get a job with a local solicitors who we have worked with in t... Read more
Francesca Bashall - from Graduate jobseeker to Editorial Assistant in publishing
Course completed: Executive PA Diploma Job secured: Editorial Assistant in publishing company “I decided to do a Pitman Training course to gain really solid practical skills and to help myself stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs. I chose the Executive PA Diploma because it offers... Read more
Rosemary Newman - from Civil Service Secretary to Medical Secretary
Job secured: Medical Secretary Rosemary was aware her job would disappear under the re-structures taking place locally. So together we discussed the types of jobs she would like to do. The role of medical secretary was her ultimate goal and we worked with Rosemary to update her IT skill... Read more
Nicola Williams - from a call centre to Executive PA
Course completed: Executive PA Diploma Job secured: Executive PA Nicola had always dreamt of being an Executive PA and was unhappy in her customer service job at a local call centre. To help make her dream come true, Nicola completed the Executive PA Diploma; fitting her studies around her work an... Read more
Galina - from Housewife to Accounts Assistant
Course completed: Accounting Technician Diploma Job secured: Accounts Assistant Galina came to the UK from Russia about eight years ago. While raising her family she decided to learn book-keeping, Sage and Microsoft Office skills to enable her to start a new career in finance. She gained a distinc... Read more
Waitress to Medical Secretary
Course completed: Medical Secretary Job secured: Medical secretary at a local medical practice “I came to Pitman after my nursing career didn’t happen in the UK, I completed the Medical Secretary Diploma and am now very happy working for a local medical surgery, thanks to all at Pitm... Read more