In today's highly competitive market companies have learned that flexibility and a willingness to embrace rapid change is the key to success. This has resulted in the creation of a highly mobile workforce with the average adult expected to be employed in up to 11 jobs in the course of their working life. Employers expect to recruit fully skilled staff and only have to provide job specific training to their staff.
Pitman Training is the name in secretarial skills training. The role of the secretary has developed through IT and fully trained individuals can expect excellent rates of pay. Secretarial training in itself can offer a wide and rewarding range of career opportunities and the ‘secretarial route’ is a widely recognised way of entering a career or industry of your choice.
A thorough knowledge of computer systems and general office applications is a prerequisite demanded by virtually all employers in virtually all jobs. Knowing how to use a computer effectively is standard; knowing how to use a range of software to a level certified by Pitman Training makes the student stand out in the crowd.
A Pitman Training we understand that our students are seeking to improve their skills in order to achieve a personal goal in their life. This may be to gain employment or to progress in their chosen career. It is for this reason that we make a special effort to ensure that those who undertake a Diploma are assisted and trained fully in job search skills. This could include:
The Pitman Diploma is ideally suited to the needs of a wide range of different students:-
Graduates – every year more people are graduating from university and looking for jobs and finding there is increased competition, which is why it is imperative they have skills employers demand. Graduates with traditional degrees such as Maths, Classics, and English often find that they are unable to gain employment until they have learned additional vocational or ICT Skills.
Students – for those who do not want to go to university, or plan to take a year off before continuing their studies the benefits of current ICT skills are immediately realised. Temping positions become more easy to obtain and the range of jobs available, and financial rewards are greatly increased. With University tuition fees rising to £3000 this year many students will find that they would benefit from good part time work throughout the year.
Career Developers – for those people looking to enhance their IT and office skills or are too old to have received quality IT training the Pitman Diploma is a proven route to success. Newly attained skills provide the opportunity of moving up in an existing company or accessing an alternative career, or finding new employment following redundancy.
Returners to Work – the rapid and ongoing pace of development in the IT Industry is affecting all sectors and it is increasingly common for both men and women seeking to return to work after a career break to need to update their computer skills. The Pitman Diploma provides a fast and reliable route to accredited skills that will enable them to get a job quickly and easily.
Diplomas are always tailored to meet individual needs, and the first step is to arrange an informal meeting with our expert course advisors who will help you determine exactly how much training you need to do to bring your knowledge and skills up to Diploma standard. So call us now on 01392-434864 to arrange your personal interview. |