How to Find Us
We are located at Pitman Training Laois, Kea-Lew Business Park, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
Opening Times
Please note, our evening hours are currently reduced during the Coronavirus period. Please also note, the training centre is closed each Sunday and all Bank Holiday weekends.
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.
Pitman Training is Laois’ leading provider of career-focused training, delivering flexible and self-paced, blended learning at our training centre in Portlaoise.
Our career-focused training centre opened in June 2019 with top class facilities and comfortable training rooms.
At our training centre in Laois, we now offer over 250 certified training programs and Diploma courses across a wide range of fields.
Providing adult education options to people in Laois, Offaly and Tipperary, our centre is conveniently located in Portlaoise and is designed to provide you with a professional environment with the best space to focus and train in comfort without unnecessary distraction.
Pitman Training was established over 180 years ago and the centre in Portlaoise is part of the largest independent network of training providers in Ireland.
If you are looking for night courses or part-time courses, online courses, or distance learning courses, contact us today to speak to a Course Advisor about our flexible training options.
And thanks to our flexible study solutions, we can provide support to students across Laois, including students in Abbeyleix, Portarlington, Durrow, Mountmellick, Mountrath and Stradbally.
We also cater for students across Offaly and Tipperary in our Laois centre, including in Clonmel, Tullamore, Birr, Nenagh and Thurles.
Pitman Training Certificates, Awards and Diplomas are accredited and internationally recognised, to really help beef up the CV for the future.
Get in touch now to speak to our Course Advisor in Laois about what course is best for you, our team are available to answer your questions and help you enrol now!
Flexible Training That Works for You in Laois
Get the Skills You Need
We provide the most flexible training in Laois. You can train at your own time and own pace with the support of our professional tutors and career advisors, meaning you will never miss a lesson or fall behind.
Full time, part-time, evening, weekend, flexi-time and distance learning…by offering the most flexible training methods and options, you can be assured you will never miss an opportunity during your training.
Laois’s Student of the Month
Congratulations to our June 2024 Student of the Month – Marta Mocanu!
Popular Courses, Diplomas & Seminars
- Popular Courses
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Touch Typing Courses
Typaz
In just 25 hours speeds of 20-40+ words per minute are perfectly achievable, even if you have little prior experience. Comprising 10 lessons, you’ll also…
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Microsoft Office
Excel Expert
In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Excel, such as macros, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools to help you make data-driven…
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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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Secretarial & Receptionist 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
Secretarial & Receptionist Courses
Administrative Assistant Diploma
Pitman specialises in offering world-class secretarial training. This administrative assistant program provides you with a high-level, well-rounded administrative skill set. Your diploma is sure to…
Diploma
Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Medical Admin Diploma
This diploma will arm you with the key skills required to work either as a Medical Receptionist or Medical Administrator.
Diploma
PA Courses
Meetings and Minutes Seminar
This one-day tutor-led seminar is one of our most popular seminars ideal for anyone involved in organising meetings and taking notes at those meetings. You’ll…
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PA Courses
Executive PA Seminar
This seminar is run on a one or two-day basis and takes an in-depth look at the role of the Executive PA and the importance…
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Our Training Centre
Our centre in Laois is conveniently located at the Kea-Lea Business Park in Portlaoise and is easily accessible via a variety of transport options including bus or car, and it’s just a 10 minute walk from the town centre.
The career-focussed training centre opened in June 2019 with state of the art facilities and comfortable training rooms. We have designed our centre to provide you with a professional environment with the best space to focus and train in comfort without unnecessary distraction.
Our Team
Our highly qualified team are dedicated to delivering the very best experience for all our students. With experience across the widest range of industries and professions, each member of the Pitman Training team at our Laois centre is focused on helping you make the best decision for your career or training objective, and ensuring that your training experience is pleasant, effective and ultimately delivers results!
Flexible Training
For people who care about their career, Pitman Training delivers the skills that employers want because of our unique and flexible training methods, remarkable service, and proven track record.
Training and test times are flexible which means you can choose the days and times you attend and the length of each training session.
You can train with us full-time or part-time, evenings and weekends as well as using our unique blended learning approach, meaning you can complete the vast majority of many of our programmes from home.
Our courses are practically based, not purely theoretical. The information, combined with the opportunity to learn by testing your newly acquired skills in a ‘safe’ environment, is particularly beneficial to the learning process.
Check out our top featured Diploma courses now enrolling in Laois!
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Career Support and Advice
Once you’re 100% satisfied and certain you’re embarking on the right road for you our professionally trained Course Advisors will provide you with real and truthful feedback on how to fully utilize the potential of your CV, cover letter and job application. We will advise you honestly on what course (if any) will enhance your chances of gaining the precise skills you require for that promotion or new and improved career.
We offer a FREE 25 point CV Review service at our centre in Laois. This is a free service available to everyone, not just Pitman Training students. Simply forward or drop in a copy of your CV to our centre in Laois, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours with a comprehensive list of recommended improvements…all completely free!
Jobs of the Month
We provide a weekly list of current jobs available in Laois. If you are looking for a JOB OPPORTUNITY, then take a look at our Job Seekers page for the latest career opportunity in the area.
Recognised Certification
Pitman Training Certificates, Awards and Diplomas are nationally and internationally recognised by individuals and by employers.
All of our training courses, seminars and diplomas are accredited by The CPD Standards Office, and we also offer a range of industry standard certification including Adobe (ACA), Microsoft (MOS, MTA, MCSA, MCSE etc), CompTIA and Cisco’s (CCENT, CCNA) etc.
Investment
Our training really is the best value available in Ireland, and this is especially true because our fees cover everything.
With the average Pitman Training Diploma graduate earning up to €25,000 more in the first five years after graduating, it’s highly likely that training with Pitman Training will be the best investment you’ll ever make.
Student Testimonials
I enrolled with Pitman Training Laois in January and all I can say is that I’m delighted I chose them to pursue my training with. Zoe was very helpful, she arranged a Zoom meeting to discuss my options. Everything was easy to understand from the course contents to the costs. Selena and Sam have been amazing to deal with, always only a text away and check in with you every week, it’s great to have course advisors that actually know about the course contents and that care about your progression. I’m looking forward to continue with my training over the coming months. I know I’m in good hands.
Rebecca Mulhall Co. Laois
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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!
Juan – IT Support Technician Diploma Student
I decided to study in Pitman Training because after researching different training courses Pitman had the course I was looking for and it adapted very well to my schedule.
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.”
Gemma – Studying With Pitman Training to Prepare to Step Into a New Role
I felt that my job was not particularly secure so I decided to study with Pitman Training Dublin to be prepared to step into a new role within the company. I would say the Pitman Training Dublin staff are very friendly, helpful, patient and approachable.
Hannah Bennett – from Shop Assistant to 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 the past.
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Your Course Fees and Payment Options
Self-Funded
Options to pay upfront, on a flexible instalment plan* or seek local funding in your area.* Full T&Cs apply
Company Funded
Payment arrangements can be set up with your finance department.
Corporate Accounts
Business options for you and your employees
Finance Options
We offer a range of affordable instalment plans for all our courses.* Full T&Cs apply
