Join one of the UK’s top adult training and educational franchises

Become a franchise partner and transform the lives of people in your local area.

-Chris Wyle, multi-unit franchise partner

Joining Pitman was the perfect opportunity for me to help improve people’s career prospects, gain promotions or help them get back into work. One thing I’ve found about being a franchise partner with Pitman is that you’re in business for yourself but not by yourself. There’s a level of comfort that you get because other people are involved in the same project. It’s a real team effort and you’ll never feel alone.

Why Pitman?

For 187 years, Pitman Training has enjoyed an unrivalled reputation as an elite training provider and with centres offering over 250 courses, it is clear to see why our franchise network is growing. Since Sir Isaac Pitman created Pitman Shorthand, we have become synonymous with high-quality, modern training courses and diplomas across a variety of subjects and industries. As a business, Pitman has become an education-technology specialist focused on helping people find work or achieve greater success in their careers.

Territories available across the UK and Ireland
Area Developer (multi-unit) opportunities available
Current network of 65+ Pitman Training Centres
Revenue of £120-200k in year one
Average revenue of £500k per annum
Dedicated franchisee support
National marketing strategy to deliver warm enquiries straight to you
Multiple income streams
National British Heritage Brand
No Training experience required – we do it for you

Franchise partners and their Course Advisors have access to over 250 accredited courses and diplomas, covering multiple industries, that can be sold to students of different ages, and in different stages of their careers. Whilst the students complete their courses online and in their own time, each physical Pitman Training Centre acts as a safe environment for students to study if they want to*, and the Learning Coaches in each centre will support each student through their studies. The exam rooms in each centre generate c. £70k per annum.

As a Pitman franchise partner, you will run an impactful business that can generate six-figure revenues per centre, with high profit margins.

Pitman’s course completion rate is 86%, above that of the average UK university completion rate.

– Joy Renshaw, Pitman Training Brighton

“Because Pitman is so well-established, I’ve been able to help far more people than I ever could’ve dreamed of when I was working freelance. Head office provides us with sophisticated business management systems and marketing support. They’re also always looking to develop the products we use to make sure there are various innovative ways for students to learn. Being a Pitman franchise partner allows me to provide a level of service I just couldn’t have done if I’d remained freelance.”

Training and Support

Training is at the very core of our business, so the support and training we offer you plays a crucial part from the very beginning of your franchising journey and throughout your time with us.

At the start of your franchising journey, we will provide one-week of dedicated training at our head office with contributions from each department in the business, plus time in one of our corporately owned centres. You will then get on-the-job training within your premises and world-class training on our virtual learning environment – My Pitman. During this training, you will learn the Pitman Way - a focal point for ongoing training. You are also given support in all areas of the business from operations through to sales. You also have unlimited access to our portfolio of hundreds of training programmes to boost your skills.

Our dedicated back office support teams ensure your business runs smoothly throughout your term as a Pitman Franchise partner. Expect marketing support, including digital specialists and graphic designers, IT support; including access to our exclusive software systems and Operational support, where you have a dedicated franchise relationship manager to aid full operations of your centre.

Rewards and more

We constantly innovate and invest in our model to keep franchise partners at the forefront of the training market.

Leverage multiple income streams
Build a multi-unit empire
Become a part of a network of likeminded professionals
Over 150 years of business and franchise expertise at your disposal
Wraparound support throughout your franchise lifecycle
Channel your energy into empowering others and enriching lives

With our scalable, multi-unit management franchise opportunity, the sky really is the limit. As a guide, we would anticipate that a good quality partner should be turning over between £120,000 – £200,000 in year one with a single location.

Find out more

Are you passionate about transforming lives? Are you ready to transform your own? Then a Pitman Training Franchise could be the opportunity for you.

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Pitman Training Financial Data

The following financial information was provided by Pitman Training to give you more information about the costs associated with a Pitman Training opportunity

Minimum Cash Required

£100,000

Net Worth Required

£150,000

Total Investment Required

£80,000 - £100,000

Pitman Training named the top adult education franchise in the UK

December 14, 2022

“We feel that Pitman Training has truly earned its place in the Elite Franchise Top 100 list,” said Scott English, Brand Director of Elite Franchise. “This definitive Top 100 ranking exemplifies the very best of franchisors in the UK. Each year, the ranking becomes more competitive, and this year has been no exception for our panel of industry-leading judges.”

“The EF100 was established in 2017 in association with HSBC and is essentially the franchising list to watch. During judging, brands were examined on a range of criteria, from their financial performance and heritage to their contribution to the community and the way they embrace innovation, as well as how they continue to grow their brand during the current financial crisis. Securing a place in the top 100 is a testament to all that Pitman Training has achieved over the past year,” added Anita Roberts, Franchise Director at HSBC UK.

“It is an honour to be named as the UK’s top adult education franchise,” said Mike Broad, Pitman Training’s Head of Franchise Support. “Over the past 12 months our head office team has done a monumental amount of work to ensure our franchise partners are in the best possible position to deliver an exceptional service. For example, we’ve focused on adding more value for our students by hosting graduation ceremonies and introducing a graduate site to showcase students’ achievements and connect them with local employers. We have also provided constant support to the NHS with our world-renowned medical courses, such as the Medical Admin Diploma, and trained hundreds of thousands of students in the UK and literally changed lives. I’m so proud to be a part of this great franchise.”

The team at Pitman is proud to not only provide exemplary services for its clients but now be named as a fantastic business opportunity for ambitious entrepreneurs too.

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