Testimonials

Project Management, Delegation Skills and Supervisory Skills

E C HR Administrator (Training)

‘’Over the past two years we have used Pitman Training for a number of courses and the feedback has always been excellent.

I have personally been on two - Delegation Skills and Supervisory Skills, both proved to be well constructed, interactive and of great use not just in the workplace but as useful tools in general life.

One of our other teams have used their Project Management course to great effect. It was carried out by someone who has masses of experience in Project Management so gave a solid practical slant rather than a Trainer delivering a course. It would be fair to say that the two courses that I attended were the same.

On the whole I find them extremely professional, also great if you want a bespoke course.

I have over the years used a variety of companies and Pitman always seem to deliver exactly what you want.’’

Presentation Skills Advanced

J C HR Manager

‘’Not only was this an excellent learning experience, but also great fun. I picked up some great tips on how to command and hold the attention of a less than enthusiastic audience and I found the section on voice coaching extremely useful.

The course really helps develop confidence, particularly with regard to the advice on body language and stance and I would recommend that everyone who has to present to small or large audiences should attend.’’

Time Management Seminar

P A

“The course was a huge benefit to me. Initially, during my working day, but as my working day started to become less complicated and more structured, the process merged into my personal life as well.

By taking on the systems with vigour and discipline I found extra time appearing where I thought I would be hard pushed to complete half the work I have.

The course is very useful in teaching how to deal with interruptions, prioritising, completion, as well as managing the stress which is normally suffered during a working day. Time management is not simply about writing down a job list and completing it and these extra steps are taught very well. It is made clear why these practices fit together to produce an overall management of time.

This course would benefit anyone who works to any sort of deadline. Time management is a total lifestyle change, not just a short term solution to a long term problem. By adopting the structure taught
during the course I found that I started to own my own time."

Business Writing Skills

G M PA to Chief Executive

‘’The Business Writing Seminar last week was really good; it was very back to basics! It was worthwhile and has improved my writing skills - I think!’’

Presentation Skills Beginners

S K Director

''Couldn't improve, one of the best courses I have ever attended.'' Telephone Techniques and Executive PA Seminar

K W Executive PA

‘’I have improved within my position by being more confident in my work and feel that more confidence will come as I learn more.

The training gave me a starting point on what sort of work I would be involved in and how to go about it and deal with it. As I was new to this role when I attended the training it gave me chance to understand what would be involved within my role, which was very helpful.

I am learning new things everyday, and I feel the more I know the more confident I am. Jen has seen an improvement in me as my last appraisal was excellent.

The Company are moving to Edinburgh in the near future and my role will be a little bigger there, at present I am project managing the move, which again is more learning but am enjoying this.‘’

The Professional Receptionist

‘’Both Carol & Liz attended the Professional Receptionist Training course on Friday 31st January in Edinburgh held by Pitman Training. Both enjoyed the course and thought it was beneficial and relevant to their place of employment.

Since the course they both feel more confident and understand a lot more about what is required of a Receptionist.’’

Meetings and Minutes

L D

‘’I would like to say how much I enjoyed the above course yesterday. I have to say this ranked as one of the very best courses I have attended and now have a more positive attitude towards meetings/minute taking.

Please pass my thanks to Marion.’’

Excel level 2

C M National Trainer

‘’Just to thank you again for the excellent course. It was at just the right level and I really appreciated being able to attend without having done the previous one. Too many courses insist on a progression through levels with certificates rather than accepting experience. Callum presented the course at a very good pace giving plenty of time for questions. Definitely the best computing related course I have
attended!’’

Executive PA Seminar

J D PA & Office Manager

’’Just a quick note to say thanks so much for letting me join in on the Executive Secretary/PA course last week. I was so impressed by the course and Marion was wonderful. Have come away with many helpful tips and it was great to get to meet other PAs. It's not often that you get the chance to meet people in similar roles.

Thanks again. Will definitely book Pitman Training now whenever I can!‘’

Exec PA Diploma with Seminar electives

C N Executive Assistant

‘’As you already know I have landed an Executive Assistant role here in Glasgow. Here is a brief note explaining how Pitman Training helped me to get the perfect Job.

Just over a year ago I was working in a General Administration capacity supporting over 160 staff. My role there began to grow and eventually I was taking on more PA duties organising travel, meetings then conferences and off sites, preparing presentations and managing diaries. I enjoyed the PA side of my role much more and with that decided that I would take a course at Pitman Training. Initially I just wanted to develop my keyboard skills and PC knowledge but then discovered that Pitman were offering the complete package 'An Executive PA Diploma', so went for that instead. The Diploma has really helped to develop many areas including: my confidence, business awareness, PC knowledge, touch typing (55wpm) and minute taking which is progressing nicely too.

I found the seminars delivered by Marion to be most useful especially, Time Management, Meeting and Minute taking, and the Executive PA seminar. Marion touches on almost everything and equips you well for the role of an EA or PA. These seminars bring together people of the same calibre, so as someone who hadn't worked officially as a PA/EA, I found it really worthwhile just to chat to the attendees and discuss effective systems, assertiveness, relationships, problem solving and received some valuable hints and tips too.

Finally I would have no hesitation in recommending Pitman Training to anyone who has an interest in investing in their personal development.’’

Executive PA Seminar

C M Admin Support Officer

‘’Just a note to thank you for looking after me so well over the last two days - I really appreciate it!

I really enjoyed the course and have spent the day looking at ways of incorporating all these new ideas into my work. Please pass on my regards to Marion for a super course.’’