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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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Galina – From Housewife to Accounts Assistant

Galina – From Housewife to 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.

Waitress to Medical Secretary

Waitress to Medical Secretary

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 Pitman Training.

Housewife to Secretary for a Sports Clinic

Housewife to Secretary for a Sports Clinic

They had 80 applicants and a few days later they called and said I had a 2nd interview. I wasn't sure how I did, although I thought the interview went well. A few hours later they called me and offered me the job!

From Secretary to Executive PA in the City

From Secretary to Executive PA in the City

I have recently completed my Executive PA Diploma with Pitman Training. It took me 4 months to finish it and I enjoyed every moment of it. I managed to update my existing skills and learn many new ones, which made my performance at work more efficient and less time consuming.

Silvana Clark – From Unemployed to Full-Time Administrator

Silvana Clark – From Unemployed to Full-Time Administrator

Age 50 was just around the corner when I first went to Pitman to enquire about courses. I wanted to improve my work prospects and confidence; it began to show badly in job interviews.

Galina Perry – From Care Assistant to Successful Entrepreneur

Galina Perry – From Care Assistant to Successful Entrepreneur

Galina moved to Ipswich from the Ukraine in 1994. She was working as a carer but wanted to do something different and needed to develop her skills.

Lambroulla – From Shop Worker to Legal Secretary in West End Law Firm

Lambroulla – From Shop Worker to Legal Secretary in West End Law Firm

I had been working as an assistant in a pharmacy since leaving school and was conscious that time was passing by, but when you’re working full time, how do you break out?

Ade – From Call Centre Manager to Book-Keeper

Ade – From Call Centre Manager to Book-Keeper

Ade had always been ambitious and graduated with a BSc in Economics, so when he joined a TV station as a customer service agent in their call centre, he quickly made his way through the ranks to become a call centre manager.

Ivana – from Administrative Assistant to Executive PA

Ivana – from Administrative Assistant to Executive PA

I started studying for my Executive PA Diploma and was immediately impressed at the level of support I received from Kathy in the Hammersmith centre.