Courses in Guildford

Our Training Centre

Our Training Centre is conveniently located close to Guildford High Street and only 7 minute walk from the railway station. It is very close to a number of bus routes and many local car parks. It is also well-placed for all of the town centre shops, restaurants and coffee shops if you want to combine training with other activities. We provide excellent facilities for those who choose to study in the Centre or come to do their tests.

Our Team

Our team consists of Training Supervisors, Course Advisors and Tutors/Trainers who are professional, enthusiastic and friendly. We are here to help you find the right solution whether you are planning a career change or looking to improve your skills. We will help you to choose the course and training options and support you throughout the way. You are in good hands from start to finish. You will be offered support and assistance with job search as well.

We you will be contacted within a few hours after your initial inquiry and would be invited to the Centre to meet our Course Advisor and discuss your training needs in order to help you identify the course that would help you to achieve your career goals and skills requirements.

As well as the excellent facilities and training materials, we pride ourselves on having the best staff to help our students and who are on hand to help and advise our students as they progress through their courses. Each one is fully trained and qualified in all the subjects we teach.

Our Training

Our training covers the full range of Pitman’s courses and includes PA and Admin/Secretarial Courses, Microsoft Office, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Web Design and Graphic Design Courses, Marketing/Digital Marketing, Social Media, Event Management, IT and more.

What makes our training unique?

Flexibility: Our training is flexible and you can choose to study in the Centre , distantly or as a blended option. You can do your training at the time convenient for you and at your own pace therefore you can do it around your other life commitments.

Support: It is the combination of flexibility and individual support that makes our training so unique. Our training supervisors are always here to help and assist you.

Qualifications: Pitman’s qualifications are highly regarded and recognised by employers worldwide. The skills you will get are invaluable and transferable.

Seminars

We also offer classroom-based tutor-led training in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook on scheduled dates.  Seminars run in our Centre from 9 30am to 4pm.  Two levels will be covered on the same day and you can book either half-day from 9:30 am to 12:30pm or 1:00pm to 4:00pm or a full day from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

See below list for some of the seminars we run here at Pitman Training Guildford: -

• Microsoft Word Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3
• Microsoft Excel Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4
• Microsoft Outlook Level 1 and Level 2
• Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 and Level 2 

Corporate Training

We offer professional development training for company staff, our most popular seminars are: -

• Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access, Project)
• Managing People Effectively/ Supervision and Appraisal
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management
• Business Writing
• Minute Taking
• Communication Skills/Assertive Communication

Training can be delivered in a variety of ways:

• “In-company” training - Our experienced and professional trainers will come to your premises at appointed time and deliver training for your employee or a group of employees.
• “Closed group” training at Pitman Centre in Guildford – training will be delivered just for your employees in our Centre on a day convenient for them.
• Scheduled Microsoft Office seminars in our Centre (see the dates).
• Self-paced courses.

All training will be customised to take into account your specific needs and requirements, we will discuss the content and the outcomes in advance.

That’s what the participants say…

“Just to say what a great day and Lisa was very approachable on all aspects of the course”

“Learnt a lot. The trainer was fantastic and very helpful.”

“Fantastic course. I have learned many skills that I can apply at work and which will make me more time efficient.” “Very helpful and friendly.”

“Great to have small numbers in class”,

“I enjoyed the course and have learnt a lot of new things I can take back to the office.”

Our range of training courses in Guildford is extensive and includes PA Courses, Excel and Admin Courses, Pitman's Online English Courses, Minute Taking, Receptionist and Medical Receptionist Courses with City & Guilds/AMSPAR, AAT Accounting & AAT Bookkeeping and the ECDL online (European Computer Driving Licence) courses.

Keyboard skills and touch-typing are the foundations of computer literacy and confidence – fast, accurate typing and number input can revolutionise your experience at work and ensure you’re a highly productive member of any team. Our training centre in Guildford offers CPD accredited Speedwriting and Shorthand Courses, as well as Typaz Speed Typing Courses, Touch Typing, Teeline Shorthand and Shorthand Fast Courses.

Payment Plan 

We also offer a flexible 0% interest free payment plan so you can spread the cost of your learning with us over 12 months.

Student Success Stories

Olivia came to study with us after being made redundant by her retail employer. She wanted to start a new career in office administration so studied our Introduction to Office Skills Diploma. As a result she found a position working for an oil company based in central Guildford even before she finished her course!

Frankie started her new career with top City law firm as a legal secretary. She says: “The Pitman course taught me all the practical skills I needed the get my dream job”

Grace, a language graduate, completed her Executive PA with us and found a position as a Senior Director’s PA with an investment bank in the City of London on the last day of her course.

Our training centre in Guildford is rated 5 out of 5 based on 1 Facebook review. See all reviews

Call or email us and we will be happy to explain more! Telephone: 01483 256904.There has never been a better time to invest in your skills to get the job or salary you want.