Pitman Training Group

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Pitman Training Group
Company type Private
Industry Training
Founded1837 (1837)
FounderSir Isaac Pittman
Headquarters
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
,
United Kingdom
Area served
Global
Services
Parent LaunchLife International Inc.
Website www.pitman-training.com

Pitman Training Group, Limited, is a private limited company based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The company provides training and educational services, offering both online and paper-based tests for various educational qualifications. Established in 1837, Pitman Training has its roots in the invention of shorthand by Sir Isaac Pitman. [1] [2]

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History

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Isaac Pitman, founder of Pitman Training and inventor of shorthand
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The reporting style of short hand. A complete stenographic text-book.

In 1837, Pitman Training’s founder, Sir Isaac Pitman, invented shorthand writing and published his system in a pamphlet titled StenographicSound-Hand. [2]

Less than a decade later, in 1843, Pitman established the Phonetic Institute in Bath, which served as both a publishing house and a marketing centre. [3] His shorthand system gained prominence when he accurately transcribed a speech by Richard Cobden against the Corn Laws. [3] That year, the UK Parliament adopted Pitman's shorthand system for preparing Hansard, the official transcripts of parliamentary records. [4]

Pitman's Metropolitan College was established in 1870, offering a curriculum that included office procedures, accounting, law, shorthand, and typing. [3]

In 1886, Isaac Pitman formed Isaac Pitman and Sons (later Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons) with his sons Alfred and Ernest, which became a significant educational publisher and training business. [5]

During World War I, Pitman expanded its operations to meet the increased demand for typing and bookkeeping skills, opening a centre in Croydon in 1914 [6]

In 1955, Pitman Training became the most extensive training network in the United Kingdom. [7]

Much later, in 1992, the company established its franchise operations, opening four new Pitman Training Centres. In that same year, it received its British Franchise Association (BFA) membership. [8]

On 30 November 2018, EdTech company LaunchLife International Inc. (LLI) acquired Pitman Training Group, expanding its education franchise network. [9]

In 2019, Pitman Training introduced courses and programmes to enhance digital skills, responding to evolving workforce needs. [10]

Then, in 2021, Pitman Training announced its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, adopting sustainable practices across its training centres. [11]

In 2023, the company launched a scholarship programme to support underprivileged students, providing financial aid and resources. [12]

Training Offerings

Pitman Training offers over 250 courses and qualifications across various sectors, all marked by external examiners to an ISO 9001 quality standard. [13] [14]

Training is delivered at over 65 UK, Ireland, and international centres. [13]

Partnerships & Accreditations

Pitman Training has partnered with several educational bodies, including:

In 2020, Pitman Training partnered with Amazon's Career Choice program, which aims to upskill Amazon employees interested in advancing their careers. [16]

Awards and Recognition

Pitman Training has received numerous awards and recognitions:

The company also runs its annual Super Achievers Awards for its students, including categories such as PA of the Year, Working Mum/Dad of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year. [26]

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