There is no such thing as a typical student when it comes to age, IT ability or background. All are people looking to create their own career opportunities by achieving Pitman Training Certificates in their chosen subject.
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Deborah P
Former music teacher and full time mum Deborah wanted to return to the workplace. She decided that the Accounting Technician’s diploma would allow her to build on the book keeping skills that she had ‘learnt on the job’ whilst helping her husband with his business. Now almost qualified Deborah is busy working part time as the book-keeper for a local company that has eleven employees.
"The Pitman method of training was great for me as a busy mum“ said Deborah”. It allowed me to do study around the hours that suited me, not someone else. It meant that I could attend events like Sports Day without worrying that I would miss a class. The training materials made the content really accessible and the support from the centre staff was great too!” |
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Coralie M
Nanny Coralie decided that the time was right for a change of career-she’d loved organising children and thought that a role as a PA might suit her. She enrolled on Microsoft Office Skills Diploma to supplement her touch typing skills. Coralie is now working as secretary for a team of sales people at one of the London’s most prestigious estate agents.
Coralie says: " I had been thinking of changing careers for a while but the idea was a bit daunting. Doing a Pitman’s Training Diploma gave me the confidence to get out there and try something new. I really enjoyed the course and found I got all the help I needed to get through. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking to change careers or just brush up on skills already possessed.”
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Ricki M
glazier and owner of RJM Glass Ricki thought that he might be able to do some of the work that he had previously sent to his accountant so he enrolled to do a Sage Line 50 accounting course. It was well within his capabilities and Ricki is now thinking of how he can spend the money that he will save by doing his own VAT returns.
Ricki says: " The Pitman Training style was great for me as a busy tradesmen who never knows when he is going to be free. It was easy to fit the training in around my jobs. The course was well explained and Doug was always there to help me whenever I needed it. I’ll be back to do another course in September.”
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Hetti T
Although a highly qualified graduate manager from Sri Lanka, Hetti found it hard to find work in his chosen field so he enrolled on some Pitman courses. Hetti's certificates in Book-Keeping and Sage Line 50 have helped him to begin work in a Finance Department.
Hetti says: " I want to thank Pitman who gave me a lot of support and guidance so that I could find a job. The Sage computerised accounting course helped me to gain additional scores in my job interview.”
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Kim R
With an honours degree from Kingston University under her belt, mother of two Kim thought that it was time to return to the workplace. Kim enrolled on a Secretarial Diploma course in order to brush up her former office skills. Kim was back in work within days of completing her diploma with distinction.
Kim says: " This course not only updated my skills, but really gave me the confidence and belief that I could re-enter the workplace as an employable candidate.”
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Some typical student profiles include:
- Returnees to work after having a family – either brushing up rusty skills or as a basis for starting a completely new career. These students really appreciate the flexibility of the Pitman Training method which means that they can fit their training sessions around their family commitments
- Students, either school or university leavers wanting to add real 'job skills' to their exam or degree results. Competency in Microsoft Office is a pre-requisite to getting a job in business
- People in work who would like to extend or improve their skills
- Career changers
- Those new to working in this country who need to get qualifications that are recognised in this country
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