How to Find Us

We are located at Pitman Training Laois, Kea-Lew Business Park, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois.

Opening Times

Day
Open
Closed
Monday
10:00
18:00
Tuesday
10:00
20:00
Wednesday
10:00
20:00
Thursday
10:00
20:00
Friday
10:00
14:00
Saturday
10:00
17:00

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.

Laois

Pitman Training Laois,
Kea-Lew Business Park,
Mountrath Road,
Portlaoise,
Co Laois

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.

Our Courses List
Sage, Accounting & Bookkeeping Category

Sage, Accounting & Bookkeeping

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Office & Secretarial Category

Office & Secretarial

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Microsoft Office Category

Microsoft Office

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Language & Personal Development Category

Language & Personal Development

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Information Technology (IT) Category

Information Technology (IT)

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Visual Design Category

Visual Design

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Business Management Category

Business & Management

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Marketing Courses

Marketing

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Software & web development category

Software & Web Development

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Pitman Training is Laois’ leading provider of career-focused training, delivering flexible and self-paced, blended learning at our training centre in Portlaoise.

Our career-focused training centre opened in June 2019 with top class facilities and comfortable training rooms.

At our training centre in Laois, we now offer over 250 certified training programs and Diploma courses across a wide range of fields.

Providing adult education options to people in Laois, Offaly and Tipperary, our centre is conveniently located in Portlaoise and is designed to provide you with a professional environment with the best space to focus and train in comfort without unnecessary distraction.

Pitman Training was established over 180 years ago and the centre in Portlaoise is part of the largest independent network of training providers in Ireland.

If you are looking for night courses or part-time courses, online courses, or distance learning courses, contact us today to speak to a Course Advisor about our flexible training options.

And thanks to our flexible study solutions, we can provide support to students across Laois, including students in Abbeyleix, Portarlington, Durrow, Mountmellick, Mountrath and Stradbally.

We also cater for students across Offaly and Tipperary in our Laois centre, including in Clonmel, Tullamore, Birr, Nenagh and Thurles.

Pitman Training Certificates, Awards and Diplomas are accredited and internationally recognised, to really help beef up the CV for the future.

Get in touch now to speak to our Course Advisor in Laois about what course is best for you, our team are available to answer your questions and help you enrol now!

 

Flexible Training That Works for You

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

June Student of the Month Marta Mocanu

Congratulations to our June 2024 Student of the Month – Marta Mocanu!

June Student of the Month Marta Mocanu

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.

Our Team

Our highly qualified team are dedicated to delivering the very best experience for all our students. With experience across the widest range of industries and professions, each member of the Pitman Training team at our Laois centre is focused on helping you make the best decision for your career or training objective, and ensuring that your training experience is pleasant, effective and ultimately delivers results!

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Flexible Training

For people who care about their career, Pitman Training delivers the skills that employers want because of our unique and flexible training methods, remarkable service, and proven track record.

Training and test times are flexible which means you can choose the days and times you attend and the length of each training session.

You can train with us full-time or part-time, evenings and weekends as well as using our unique blended learning approach, meaning you can complete the vast majority of many of our programmes from home.

Our courses are practically based, not purely theoretical. The information, combined with the opportunity to learn by testing your newly acquired skills in a ‘safe’ environment, is particularly beneficial to the learning process.

Flexible Training

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Career Support and Advice

Once you’re 100% satisfied and certain you’re embarking on the right road for you our professionally trained Course Advisors will provide you with real and truthful feedback on how to fully utilize the potential of your CV, cover letter and job application. We will advise you honestly on what course (if any) will enhance your chances of gaining the precise skills you require for that promotion or new and improved career.

We offer a FREE 25 point CV Review service at our centre in Laois. This is a free service available to everyone, not just Pitman Training students. Simply forward or drop in a copy of your CV to our centre in Laois, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours with a comprehensive list of recommended improvements…all completely free!

Jobs of the Month

We provide a weekly list of current jobs available in Laois. If you are looking for a JOB OPPORTUNITY, then take a look at our Job Seekers page for the latest career opportunity in the area.

Recognised Certification

Pitman Training Certificates, Awards and Diplomas are nationally and internationally recognised by individuals and by employers.

All of our training courses, seminars and diplomas are accredited by The CPD Standards Office, and we also offer a range of industry standard certification including Adobe (ACA), Microsoft (MOS, MTA, MCSA, MCSE etc), CompTIA and Cisco’s (CCENT, CCNA) etc.

Investment

Our training really is the best value available in Ireland, and this is especially true because our fees cover everything.

With the average Pitman Training Diploma graduate earning up to €25,000 more in the first five years after graduating, it’s highly likely that training with Pitman Training will be the best investment you’ll ever make.

 

Student Testimonials

Student Testimonials quotes

I enrolled with Pitman Training Laois in January and all I can say is that I’m delighted I chose them to pursue my training with. Zoe was very helpful, she arranged a Zoom meeting to discuss my options. Everything was easy to understand from the course contents to the costs. Selena and Sam have been amazing to deal with, always only a text away and check in with you every week, it’s great to have course advisors that actually know about the course contents and that care about your progression. I’m looking forward to continue with my training over the coming months. I know I’m in good hands.

Rebecca Mulhall Co. Laois

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Student Success Stories

Pitman Training was a game-changer for me. I wanted to level up with Microsoft programs and have a better understanding of the legal secretary role. The courses were easy to follow, and I got quick results. Pitman Training’s flexible learning approach was a huge plus, and having a Learning Coach was awesome; they gave me great advice! Now, I’ve got top-notch Microsoft and admin skills for my CV, boosting my career confidence. Pitman Training? I’d recommend it in a heartbeat!

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Alice Browne – Time Management Student

Alice Browne – Time Management Student

Waterford Student – Alice Browne – “What a lovely training centre and lovely friendly faces on entering. Thanks in particular to Maria who made me feel so much at ease on induction.”

Jessica Stone – Medical Admin Diploma With City & Guilds AMSPAR Level 2 Qualification

Jessica Stone – Medical Admin Diploma With City & Guilds AMSPAR Level 2 Qualification

I have been able to achieve so much more than I ever thought possible. Unbelievably, I secured a job through my very first interview! I now work as a Medical Receptionist in a Doctors Practice. None of this would have been possible without the support and dedication of the Pitman Worcester team.

Karena Hunter – Office Manager Diploma Student

Karena Hunter – Office Manager Diploma Student

Making the first step is the hardest. Pitman made it very easy for me to do. They offer a fantastic range of courses.

Catherine Pickering – New Skills Secure New Role as PA

Catherine Pickering – New Skills Secure New Role as PA

Catherine came to us as she wanted to learn new skills to become a Secretary or PA.

Pitman Training Laois Reviews

Your Course Fees and Payment Options

Self-Funded

Self-Funded

Options to pay upfront, on a flexible instalment plan* or seek local funding in your area.* Full T&Cs apply

Company Funded

Company Funded

Payment arrangements can be set up with your finance department.

Corporate Accounts

Corporate Accounts

Business options for you and your employees

Finance Options

Finance Options

We offer a range of affordable instalment plans for all our courses.* Full T&Cs apply