Pitman Training Group
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Training |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Founder | Sir Isaac Pittman |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Global |
| Services | |
| Parent | LaunchLife International Inc. |
| Website | www |
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]
History
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In 1837, Pitman Training’s founder, Sir Isaac Pitman, invented shorthand writing and published his system in a pamphlet titled Stenographic Sound-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
[edit]Pitman Training offers over 250 courses and qualifications across various sectors, all marked by external examiners to an ISO 9001 quality standard.[13][14]
- Office Skills
- Secretarial Training
- Bookkeeping
- Web design
- Marketing
Training is delivered at over 65 UK, Ireland, and international centres.[13]
Partnerships & Accreditations
[edit]Pitman Training has partnered with several educational bodies, including:
- AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)[15]
- BCS (British Computer Society)[15]
- Digital Marketing Institute|DMI (Digital Marketing Institute)[15]
- City and Guilds (City and Guilds)[15]
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
[edit]Pitman Training has received numerous awards and recognitions:
- Best Low Budget Campaign of the Year at the Northern Marketing Awards (2014)[17]
- In-House Team of the Year (North) at the PR Moment Awards (2015)[18]
- Finalist at the HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards (2015)[19]
- Recognised in the Executive Education, Training and Development category of the 2017 Super Brands list[20]
- Franchise of the Year, Service Provider in the Irish Franchise Awards (2018)[21]
- Best Franchise Marketing Support in the Best Franchise Awards (2018-2022)[22]
- Best Education Franchise in the Best Franchise Awards (2019)[22]
- Franchisor of the Year and Best Franchisee Training & Support in the Best Franchise Awards (2020)[22]
- Best Online Training Platform from the Corporate Livewire Innovation & Excellence Awards (2018)[23]
- Best E-Learning Platform from the Corporate Livewire Innovation & Excellence Awards (2019)[23]
- Best Vocational Training Provider from the Corporate Livewire Innovation & Excellence Awards (2020)[23]
- Excellence in Online Learning at the Global Education Awards (2023)[24]
- Recognised as a Superbrand in the UK by Superbrands UK in Education, Training, and Development (2018-2022)[25]
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]
References
[edit]- ^ "PITMAN TRAINING GROUP LIMITED overview". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. August 29, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ a b "Stenographic Sound Hand | work by Pitman | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ a b c "PITMAN, (Sir) Isaac | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Official Report (Hansard)". UK Parliament. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons - The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia". www.arthur-conan-doyle.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Harnessing Heritage". Pitman Training. 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "See How We've Evolved". Pitman Franchising. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Member Directory". British Franchise Association. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "LaunchLife International (LLI) Acquires UK-based Pitman Training Group (PTG)". Pitman Training Franchising. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Digital Skills Courses". Pitman Training. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Sustainability Commitment". Pitman Training. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Scholarship Programme". Pitman Training. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "Our Courses". Pitman Training. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "ISO 9001 Quality Management". ISO. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Our Partners". Pitman Training. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Amazon Career Choice Training Diplomas | Pitman Training". Pitman Training ™ - Training Courses & UK Qualifications. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "2014 Winners". Northern Marketing Awards. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "2015 Winners". PR Moment Awards. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "2015 HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards Finalists". British Franchise Association. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "2017 Superbrands List". Superbrands. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "2018 Winners". Irish Franchise Awards. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Winners 2018-2022". Best Franchise Awards. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Winners 2018-2020". Corporate Livewire Innovation & Excellence Awards. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Winners". Global Education Awards. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Superbrands UK 2018-2022". Superbrands UK. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Super Achievers Awards". Pitman Training. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.