# Pitman Training

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{{Short description|UK-based training company}}
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'''Pitman Training Group Limited''' is a [private limited company](/source/private_limited_company) based in [Wetherby](/source/Wetherby), [West Yorkshire](/source/West_Yorkshire). They are an independent [training provider](/source/Training), delivering online and paper-based tests for educational organisations. The company has been in operation since 1837 - when [Issac Pitman](/source/Issac_Pitman) invented Shorthand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/07286351|title=PITMAN TRAINING GROUP LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)|website=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk|language=en|access-date=2017-10-10}}</ref>

== History ==
Pitman Training is named after Isaac Pitman, the pioneer of [shorthand writing](/source/Shorthand).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/supportservices/6475455/Pitman-mulls-30m-sale-of-business.html|title=Pitman mulls £30m sale of business|last=Harrington|first=Ben|date=2009-10-31|access-date=2017-10-10|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}</ref> Along with his sons, Alfred and Ernest, Isaac developed training businesses across the UK. The training business later evolved into two separate companies: Pitman Training and JHP Training (now Learndirect Ltd).

Pitman Training claims to provide training to more than 30,000 people each year and currently holds a pass rate of 98 per cent for their [Diploma](/source/Diploma) range.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pitman-training.com/|title=Pitman Training - IT, Microsoft Office, Bookkeeping & Secretarial Courses, Diplomas & Seminars|website=www.pitman-training.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-10}}</ref>  A 2003 survey by the group found that 15 per cent of Britain's working population wanted a career change.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/money/2003/aug/24/workandcareers.changingjobs|title=Why sit and stew? A new life may be just the job|last=Oaff|first=Barbara|date=2003-08-24|work=The Observer|access-date=2017-10-10|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>

=== Expansion ===
There are 50 training centres across the UK and 17 in Ireland, as well as 6 international markets spread across 13 training centres in Palestine, Russia, Kuwait, Pakistan, Kenya and Ghana.

=== Partnerships and sponsorships ===
Pitman Training partners with a number of educational bodies, including the [Association of Accounting Technicians](/source/Association_of_Accounting_Technicians), the [British Computer Society](/source/British_Computer_Society), Digital Marketing Institute and [City and Guilds](/source/City_and_Guilds).

The group has sponsored several awards and events, including the Yorkshire PA of the Year Awards and Bett Asia event in [Kuala Lumpur](/source/Kuala_Lumpur), Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://palife.co.uk/news/winners-revealed-at-yorkshire-pa-of-the-year-awards/|title=Winners revealed at Yorkshire PA of the Year Awards - PA Life|date=2016-07-01|work=PA Life|access-date=2017-10-10|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asia.bettshow.com/sponsors/pitman-training-group|title=Pitman Training Group {{!}} Bett Asia 2017 |website=asia.bettshow.com |language=en |access-date=2017-10-10}}</ref>

== Awards ==
In October 2014, the group won best Low Budget Campaign of the Year at the Northern Marketing Awards. The winning campaign was ‘Career MOT – Drive Your Future Forward’; a campaign which used iOS, Android and web apps to engage prospects via a UK-wide roadshow.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/2014/10/the-northern-marketing-awards-2014-the-winners/|title=The Northern Marketing Awards 2014: The Winners|work=Prolific North|access-date=2017-10-10|language=en-US}}</ref>

In March 2015, Pitman won the award for In-House Team of the Year (North) at the PR Moment Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prmoment.com/category/blog/the-winners-of-the-prmoment-awards-north|title=Blog: The winners of the PRmoment Awards North {{!}} PRmoment|website=www.prmoment.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-10}}</ref>

In June 2015, Pitman Training was a finalist at the [HSBC](/source/HSBC) Franchisor of the Year awards, due to their accelerated global expansion. Later in the year, Fran Maclean of Pitman was a finalist in the Olderpreneur Franchisee of the Year award, supported by HSBC Franchisee of the Year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirebusinessdaily.co.uk/2015/05/13/three-west-yorkhsire-buisnesses-shortlisted-2015-bfa-hsbc-franchisor-year-awards/|title=Three West Yorkshire businesses shortlisted in 2015 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year awards - Yorkshire Business Daily|date=2015-05-13|work=Yorkshire Business Daily|access-date=2017-10-10|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://startups.co.uk/uks-best-franchising-entrepreneurs-announced-for-bfa-awards-shortlist/|title=UK's best franchising entrepreneurs announced for bfa Awards shortlist {{!}} Startups.co.uk|date=2015-06-19|work=Startups.co.uk: Starting a business advice and business ideas|access-date=2017-10-10|language=en-GB}}</ref>

In February 2017, Pitman was recognised in the Executive Education, Training and Development category of the 2017 [Super Brands](/source/Superbrands) list.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2013/05/09/sir-isaac-honoured-as-pitman-training-becomes-superbrand|title=Sir Isaac honoured as Pitman Training becomes superbrand|work=Bdaily Business News|access-date=2017-10-10|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://static1.squarespace.com/static/578392113e00be71f4726933/t/58b351c26a4963bcd4dd0c14/1488146883798/BSB+2017+Official+Results.pdf|title=BSB 2017 Official Results}}</ref>

The company runs its own annual Super Achievers Awards for its students. Awards include PA of the Year, Working Mum/Dad of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://superachievers.pitman-training.com/|title=Pitman Training SuperAchievers|last=Button|first=Nick|website=superachievers.pitman-training.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.pitman-training.com/ Pitman Training Group]

Category:Training companies
Category:Training companies of the United Kingdom
Category:British companies established in 1985

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