Why Pitman Training?
Why Should I Open a Pitman Training Franchise?
Pitman Training Ranks 41st in HSBC EF100 Awards
The results are in for the 2025 Top 100 UK Franchises Awards! Pitman Training placed 41 out of 100 top UK franchise opportunities and was voted the UK’s top Adult Education franchise for consistent innovation and investment in our model to keep franchise partners at the forefront of the training market. We truly are so honoured.
Ready to join our award-winning education franchise? Let’s get started!
Reasons to invest
At Pitman Training, we’ve noticed there’s a wide range of reasons our franchisees decide to invest in our brand. Watch this short video interview with Managing Director Paul Lewis at the International Franchise Show, talking about the profitable business opportunity for financial success that comes with the meaningful purpose of enriching lives and empowering people and communities when becoming a franchise partner.
Brand leader
Recognised as the UK’s leading adult training course provider for over 33+ years.
Top education franchise
We are the UK’s top adult education franchise opportunity in the UK.
Sales growth
10 consecutive years of Total Franchise Same Centres Sales Growth*
grow your income
A good quality partner should be turning over between £120,000 – £200,000 in year one with a single location.
market experience
Proven performance and demand in new markets supported with a national marketing approach.
World-class support
Expert guidance: Empowering franchise partners to operate efficiently and achieve long-term success.
Transform Lives With Your Own
Pitman Training Centre
Join a brand leader with a proven business model, start your own local training centre with the Pitman Training Franchise and enjoy the reward of changing people’s lives, enabling them to achieve their goals while building an emotionally and financially rewarding 6-7+ figure business. All course content provided – no teaching experience required!
Transforming People
Transforming Businesses
Create new opportunities in your community with your own education centre.
At Pitman Training, you receive a complete support system from day one through the life of your business.
From the start, we show you how to run your centre effectively. Our professional and experienced operations team supports you before and after you open your doors. Alongside hands-on management training before opening and new centre support, Franchise Partners receive ongoing assistance from the Head of Franchise Support.
YOUR TRAINING INCLUDES:
- Management & Operations Training
- Learning Management System Training
- Team Induction Training: 3 weeks before opening
- Opening Support: At least 1 week on-site
- Ongoing Support: Operational support from head office, fortnightly meetings, access to “Ask the Network” Pitman’s community hub for franchise partners and centre teams, ongoing training and materials
We constantly update and develop new training courses, ensuring your centre always offers current, in-demand learning experiences. Our management team will support you through systems and processes that help your business run smoothly, along with impactful and marketing initiatives and materials to help grow your Pitman Training business.
COURSE STRUCTURE
We provide a comprehensive training portfolio structured in 3 tiers:
Single Courses: form the foundation, ranging from 2 to 50+ hours of instruction. These include both Pitman-developed and selected third-party programmes across numerous subject areas, many leading to recognised industry qualifications.
Awards: Combine 3 related courses, creating valuable stepping stones between single courses and full diplomas. We offer Awards in high-demand areas like Event Management, Finance, and Medical Office.
Diplomas: Deliver complete career paths with core courses and recommended electives across key sectors:
Office & Secretarial, Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll, Microsoft Office, Marketing, IT Training, Web & Graphic Design, Software & Web Development, Business Management, and CPD.
COURSE DELIVERY
Our training materials combine traditional and modern learning approaches:
Traditional Components: Each course includes downloadable eBooks, audio-based instruction, and both mock and validation tests.
Modern Components: Newer courses are fully integrated within the Learning Management System (LMS), featuring media-based instruction, module-level exams, and validation testing.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT VALUE
Through our partnership with CPD Standards Office, your students automatically earn CPD points (one point per study hour) upon course completion. These points appear on Pitman certificates, adding extra value for career-focused learners. This proven curriculum structure allows your centre to offer flexible, market-relevant training that meets diverse student needs and career goals.
BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
We map out every aspect of running a successful training centre, with clear metrics to help you measure and track your progress.
Always see the real numbers that matter, tracking your leads, bookings and course sales. More than just a training business, you’ll also have an exam centre, giving you four revenue streams – private, corporate, funded and exams – to grow your income. This mix of revenue streams is what helps our centres succeed.
Results matter in education, and we keep track of everything. You’ll know how many students are learning online and in your centre, who’s finishing their courses, and who’s ready to graduate. Happy students lead to good reviews, success stories and recommendations – and we will show you how to measure your performance at every step.
- Understand in real-time how quickly your team manages new enquiries through our Speed to Lead metric – a key measure that directly affects your success rate with potential learners.
- Detailed tracking of conversion rates at 2 key stages (from Lead to Consultation, and from Consultation to Enrolment) helps you understand exactly where to focus your team’s efforts.
- Measuring not just total student numbers, but specifically tracking “active students” – those still studying or logged in – giving you a view of your centre’s engagement levels.
We’re different because we’re clear about what works. Our business blueprint isn’t just a business plan – it’s a proven system already helping our network of successful franchise partners across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. When you join us, you’ll get the same tools and measurements that have built successful training businesses for years.
MODERN TRAINING CENTRE DESIGN
Your new centre, with its carefully considered layout, creates a fresh and welcoming atmosphere – perfect for
focused learning. From lighting to room layouts, our technical and creative teams provide detailed fit-out
guidelines and brand standards to help you create the highest-quality training environment.
A bright, inviting place to study, work and connect, thoughtfully designed to reflect our brand standards and
culture. Our venues set us apart, which is why we encourage bringing potential students to experience the centre
firsthand.
TRAINING CENTRE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 2,000 square feet, with larger spaces preferred to accommodate more exam testing and student enrolments
- Prime visible location with external signage
- Excellent transport links with nearby parking, bus and train access
- Ground floor location preferred; first floor considered
- Two separate training spaces:
- Main study room accommodating 25+ workstations
- Soundproofed exam room for 15+ workstations
- Private consultation room for student admissions
- Administrative Office
- Student break room with refreshment facilities
- Additional essential features:
- Disabled access
- Well-lit entrance and learning spaces
- Natural daylight throughout
- Extended opening hours (9 AM-9 PM) including weekends
Enjoy Marketing and IT backing to help your centre succeed. We set up everything you need – from Microsoft 365, Sage, your customer management system (CRM), and personalised local training centre webpage on Pitman’s high-ranking national website. You’ll also get immediate access to our learning management system and the full catalogue of courses.
OUR MARKETING SUPPORT INCLUDES:
- Monthly email campaigns
- Weekly social media content
- Direct mail and printed materials
- Digital marketing assets for local engagement
- Mobile-to-digital integration
- Traditional marketing materials
- Student success story promotions
- Lead generation support
- Business operations manuals
GETTING STARTED
Before opening, our marketing team builds local interest through LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, sets up your Google Business profile, and provides branded materials for prospecting and community outreach. You’ll receive sales presentation materials to connect with local businesses and target audiences.
YOUR LAUNCH
At opening, the Head of Franchise Support will guide you through proven approaches to attracting learners and corporate clients and establishing your local and digital presence.
ONGOING SUPPROT
Regular marketing activities, including social media, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Google Ads, authentic success stories, and evergreen promotions, maintain your centre’s visibility. We provide fresh marketing materials and guidance to build business relationships and generate referrals.
