How to Find Us
We are located at Pitman Training Laois, Kea-Lew Business Park, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
Opening Times
Please note, our evening hours are currently reduced during the Coronavirus period. Please also note, the training centre is closed each Sunday and all Bank Holiday weekends.
Our
Courses
With 180+ years of changing lives, Pitman Training has the courses and diplomas you need. Whether you’re learning new skills, rejoining the workforce, or training a whole team, we’ve got you covered.
About Pitman Training in Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Welcome to Pitman Portlaoise. We opened our centre in June 2019 as part of the Pitman Training family, which has been a leader in professional education since 1837. Today, we have training centres across Ireland and beyond. We transform careers through practical skills training. Whether you want to learn something new, return to work, or develop your team’s abilities, we offer more than 250+ diploma and certificate courses. Our modern centre provides a quiet, professional space where you can focus on your studies without interruption.
We’re here for students across the Midlands. From our base in Portlaoise, we serve communities throughout Laois, including Abbeyleix, Portarlington, Durrow, Mountmellick, Mountrath and Stradbally. We also welcome learners from Offaly and Tipperary, including those from Clonmel, Tullamore, Birr, Nenagh and Thurles.
Our centre opens Monday to Saturday, closing Sundays and Bank Holidays. Can’t make it during regular hours? Enquire about our available evening classes, part-time study, online courses and distance learning. Our Course Advisor can explain all these options and help you choose what works best.
Our qualifications carry weight – Our centre, training courses, seminars and diplomas are accredited by The CPD Standards Office, which means training with us, will not only help your personal and career progression, but we can also ensure that your CPD requirements are fulfilled and proven with a certified track record of all training that you undertake with us.
This means employers value our training, making your CV stand out. Get in touch now to speak to our Course Advisor about what course is best for you, our team are available to answer your questions and help you enrol now.
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Flexible Training That Works for You in Laois
Get the Skills You Need
We provide the most flexible training in Laois. You can train at your own time and own pace with the support of our professional tutors and career advisors, meaning you will never miss a lesson or fall behind.
Full time, part-time, evening, weekend, flexi-time and distance learning…by offering the most flexible training methods and options, you can be assured you will never miss an opportunity during your training.
Laois’s Student of the Month
Congratulations to our June 2024 Student of the Month – Marta Mocanu!
Popular Courses, Diplomas & Seminars
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Course Microsoft Office
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Course General Office Skills Courses
Zoom
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Course EA/PA Courses
Executive Personal Assistant (PA) Diploma
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Diploma IT Courses (incl. A+)
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This diploma will teach you how to install, repair, upgrade, and maintain PCs and operating systems. This is an excellent choice if you’re looking to…
Diploma Business Management Courses
Management Diploma
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Diploma Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Medical Secretary Diploma
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Diploma EA/PA Courses
Meetings and Minutes Seminar
This one-day tutor-led seminar is one of our most popular seminars ideal for anyone involved in organising meetings and taking notes at those meetings. You’ll…
Seminar EA/PA Courses
Executive PA Seminar
This seminar is run on a one or two-day basis and takes an in-depth look at the role of the Executive PA and the importance…
Seminar Our Training Centre
Our centre in Laois is conveniently located at the Kea-Lea Business Park in Portlaoise and is easily accessible via a variety of transport options including bus or car, and it’s just a 10 minute walk from the town centre.
The career-focussed training centre opened in June 2019 with state of the art facilities and comfortable training rooms. We have designed our centre to provide you with a professional environment with the best space to focus and train in comfort without unnecessary distraction.
