Pitman Courses
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All our Pitman programmes can be studied at our training hub in Stratford or at the convenience of your home or workplace giving you full control over how and when you study. All of our courses and diplomas can be accessed on-line via our unique digital learning platform. So whether you’re looking to update your skills with a specific course or you’re studying toward a career-changing diploma, you’ll have one point of access for all your learning.
A chat with one of our Training Advisers will ensure that you choose the right programme to match your goals and they will arrange to get you started with a personal Welcome session on Zoom, and you don’t need to wait, courses start daily. Our Learning Coaches will support you throughout your programme, wherever you are – by phone, email or with Zoom, so you have face-to-face personal support and are never on your own.
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Popular IT Courses include…
Microsoft Word Part 1
In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Word 2019, such as how to create, format, and edit documents, work with styles, and much more
Microsoft Word Part 2
In this course, you will learn intermediate and advanced-level features of Microsoft Word, such as mail merge, table styles, functions in tables, and more
Microsoft Word Expert
In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Word, such as templates, document protection, Track Changes, forms, macros, and more
Microsoft Excel Part 1
In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel 2019, such as how to create and format worksheets, use functions, create formulas, and more
Microsoft Excel Part 2
In this course, you will learn intermediate and advanced-level features of the Microsoft Excel application, such as how to create and edit charts, sort and filter data, use advanced formulas, and more
Microsoft 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 decisions
Microsoft Outlook Part 1
In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Outlook 2019, such as how to send, receive, and manage email messages, use the calendar for scheduling appointments, and create tasks and notes
Microsoft Outlook Part 2
In this course, you’ll learn how to customise various elements in Outlook, the powerful business communication tool. And you’ll learn how to organise and manage your email and your Outlook calendar to be more productive
Microsoft PowerPoint Part 1
In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of PowerPoint 2019, such as how to create, format, and edit presentations, work with images, graphics, transitions, animations, and much more
Microsoft PowerPoint Part 2
In this course, you will learn intermediate and advanced-level features of PowerPoint 2019, such as how to insert charts and diagrams, incorporate audio and video, and use tools to rehearse and record your presentations
Microsoft Access
In this course, you will learn the core features and techniques necessary to work with Access 2019
Microsoft Access Expert
In this course, you will learn advanced-level concepts and features of the Microsoft Access database management application
Touch Typing
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 receive guidance on ergonomics, technique and accuracy
Touch Typing Professional
For those needing high proficiency at touch typing and keyboard skills. The course takes up to 42 hours and includes the alpha-numeric keys and high-end learning materials
Typing Speed Development
With our typaz speed course we’ll increase your work-rate and help you learn to touch-type at up to 40-60 words a minute; what a difference that will make to your productivity and daily work!
Personal Development Courses include…
Executive Assistant / PA Masterclass
Suitable for: Personal Assistants, senior secretaries, management assistants and executive assistants who are looking to develop their role and make a notable impact. The aims are to enhance your skills and insights and gain up-to-date techniques in line with the higher-level responsibilities and the changing expectations in the current environment Dates: 9 Sep 2024
Executive PA Developing your Role
Suitable for: Individuals who are intending to become or are newly appointed and beginning to develop their role as a PADates: 26 Sep 2024
Minutes and Meetings
Suitable for: Every individual who is required to organise meetings – face to face or virtual – and to circulate agendas, take full or abbreviated records of discussions and distribute pertinent notes or full minutes. Now more than ever it is essential to capture key information as accurately and as quickly as possible. This programme will give you the essential practical skills and confidence to do just thatDates: 9 Aug 2024
Professional Receptionist
Your Company’s Image Matters!
Suitable for: Anyone representing the company in a front line reception position, or who is expected to deputise in this important role from time to time, and who needs to make the right impact on the front deskDates: 29 Aug 2024
Speed Writing to Build your Confidence and Credibility
Suitable for: Anyone working in today’s fast-paced environment who needs to take notes quickly and accurately at meetings, briefings or on the telephone. If you dread the question, “Will you take notes?” this is for you! A quick to learn note-taking method that gives you techniques to use immediately with confidence. Your aptitude and speed will continue to develop as you use the techniques and especially by compiling your own short forms for frequently used specialist termsDates: 1 Aug 2024, 23 Sep 2024
Training for Corporate Organisations
Give your people an enjoyable, practical learning experience. They will return to work eager, enthused, highly motivated and ready to rock. As well as improving immediate performance, investment in training aids both recruitment and retention. That’s the formula for high performance and higher profits – in fact the perfect and only business case for training.
Whether you want one training course or the whole gamut from training needs analysis, through design, organisation, delivery and post-course assessment of results, we’ll take care of it. And we can blend self-paced learning, online and tutor-led sessions so it’s flexible, fast and effective.
Contact us anytime you need to:
- Organise and deliver your annual training plan
- Design personal development that motivates your team
- Refresh or update existing team IT, keyboard or shorthand skills
- Improve multi-tasking capability or production turnaround times
- Organise software migration
- Address individual skills gaps or general skills shortage
- Provide outplacement or career transition support
just pick up the phone or drop us an email and we’ll call you right back.
Training for Privately Funded Individuals
Employers love Pitman Training so the best way to demonstrate your potential is to prove you have the skills to make a contribution – a Pitman Certificate or career Diploma is a great way to start. First you’ll find you get through the door, next you’ll be more confident at your interviews for temporary or permanent work and then the job offers are just around the corner.
Learning new skills is easy with Pitman Training. Courses start daily and our tried and trusted methods are the best available and designed for speedy results. You work at your own pace at a well-equipped work-station, guided by experienced Training Advisers who support you every step of the way. It’s relaxed, but quietly focussed. And you can choose full-time or part-time – day, evening or Saturday.
Or of course you could choose our online options, for instance in keyboard skills – once we get you started up in the training centre you can work online wherever you choose. You prefer to be in a class? You can select from our tutor-led options in fast-track keyboard skills, shorthand or IT.
Being affiliated to Love & Tate, our recruitment consultancy is great too if you need a job to go with your new skills. Just ask and we’ll put you in touch for temporary assignments or permanent careers.
Employers love people who are Pitman Trained, so pick up the phone or drop us an email and get earning good money fast.
Do you need a new company for your skills? They are waiting for you.