Working in an office based role requires up to date computer literacy and an understanding of the various roles and tasks required in a fast paced environment.
Learn how to become an office manager with Pitman Training’s specialised diploma, either by studying our office manager courses online or in one of our local centres.
Pitman specialises in offering world-class secretarial training and this diploma will provide you with a high-level, well-rounded administrative skillset that will impress any potential employer.
A really flexible diploma that is designed to help you gain work-ready office skills. It can be tailored to your specific requirements as you can choose four core courses from a list.
A flexible diploma with seven core courses and the flexibility of choosing two additional elective courses that suit your requirements, the Pitman Training IT Office Administrator Diploma is your route to a job in IT as an office administrator in the tech sector.
This diploma will help you gain a key skillset most office staff are required to possess. You'll study key Microsoft Office courses (Word,Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), Effective Business Communication and touch-typing.
Professionally trained legal receptionists are in high demand by employers. This diploma will help you gain the all-round skillset to enable you to confidently manage the front of house operation within any legal firm.
The Computer Skills Award is ideal for anyone who wishes to gain key office skills for life. The comprehensive and interactive course content covers the fundamentals of using a personal computer, how to use the Windows 10 environment effectively, and provides learners with in-depth knowledge of the Internet and how to use it productively.
Taking clear and accurate minutes is a core task for any office admin, secretarial or PA job. This course will teach you all of the skills and techniques you need to take the stress out of minute taking.
This is the professionally-written route to gaining your ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) qualification. The course is split into different modules that focus on subjects such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and IT fundamentals. All the modules are designed to give you the skills you need to fit your future career plans.
Minute Taking Skills has been created to bring your minute taking and note taking skills into the 21st Century, to ensure you’re up to date with the latest technology and best practice guidelines.
The Professional Receptionist Essentials course has been designed to give people the chance of becoming the best receptionist they can be. This course covers the relevant skills that potential receptionists will need, and provides students with scenarios that they may find themselves in. Unlike many receptionist courses, this course focuses on the job, the lifestyle and other aspects that students can expect when they become a receptionist.
The Recruiting for Success course is designed to teach you how to use the best interview techniques to assist with bringing on board the best employees to enable success for your organisation.
The Inducting and Retaining for Success course not only covers the HR function but also teaches you skills for successful induction and retention of employees.
This course provides an overview and introduction to the Windows 10 operating system and covers the essential concepts and most commonly used features and functions.
This course explores the various aspects of the Internet using Google Chrome. Students learn common procedures used to maximise successful use of the Internet and its many features.
This is a one-day seminar that takes an in-depth look at the vital role of the receptionist and the important contribution they make to the successful and effective running of any business. Speak to your nearest centre for details of the next seminar dates.
Achieving the very best and most up to date skills can improve your confidence, effectiveness and respect in the workplace.
Here at Pitman Training we offer a number of office training courses and diplomas designed to give your office skills a boost or for you to learn new skills, particularly if you’re just getting to grips with computers or if you want to change career and work in an office environment.
One of the most commonly asked questions on a job application form or at an interview, is your competency level on computer software programmes including the Microsoft Office suite – a fundamental basic for anyone using a PC in their role. From filing reports, to collating information documents, conducting research, or monitoring inbound requests, the office workplace has adapted around technology, to make working life as seamless as possible, so let us help to guide you through the best practices.
Ensuring you understand how a business works and how to communicate effectively with other employees, is key, so we cover communication at work and health and safety in the workplace.
Pitman Training offer a wide and varied range of General Office skills courses. From using Microsoft Office packages, to increasing your typing and writing speeds, there are so many options available to you, if you are working in an office-based role. Our effective business communication course is perfect to ensure you are used to dealing with emails, telephone calls and meetings from a number of different stakeholders, and if you feel you would like to brush up on your linguistic skills for business, we also offer a practical Pitman English course, which will assist in your written, and verbal communications.
All of our training is CPD accredited, which will also help you gin CPD points, which are recognised by many employers.
Whether you are looking to start work for the first time, or have a long and varied career experience which you just want to update with the very latest skills, we have courses which will help you advance in your career. You’ll study using live versions of the software – ensuring that you have practical, work-ready skills to put into practice right away!
Whichever course you are looking to study from our general office skills range, rest assured that you will come away with the skills employers are looking for, for office based roles.
We have a variety of legal secretarial training courses available to study, some of which have been accredited by CILEx (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives). Take a look at the full range.
Gain the niche skillset and understanding required to work in Medical Administration roles as well as top level, professional office administration skills.
We're well known for our high-level, professional PA training courses. Find out more about the training we provide and how you can set yourself on the path to a rewarding PA/EA career.
We hold a standout reputation for the quality of our secretarial training courses. We can help you gain the professional, practical skills that will help you impress employers.
Shorthand remains a valuable skill for anyone working in an office administration position. It can save time and effort as well as enhance your efficiency when taking notes on the 'hoof'.
Increase your speed and accuracy with our suite of touch-typing training courses. With courses suitable from beginner, intermediate through to expert level where you could hit speeds up to 60 wpm (words per minute)!