Councillor Development Framework
DAPTC provides training in a mixture of online scheduled courses, accessible at any time e-learning modules and in-person courses and events. Below are all training courses for councillors - they are listed once by subject matter and selecting a course will show all available dates for you to choose from. Each course also shows which part of the Councillor/Officer Development Framework it belongs to.
Prices listed include the 50% discount available to DAPTC member councils. Non DAPTC member councils are welcome to book a place for double the price shown against each course.
Get in touch if your council is interested in bulk purchasing e-learning modules or whole council training on a specified topic. Call 01305 224460 or email
| Event | Event Date | Location | Price | Available Place | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Protection & GDPR part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security | Mon 17 Aug 2026 10:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| New Councillor Essentials - IN PERSON* | Mon 17 Aug 2026 18:00 | Pimperne Village Hall | £60 members | 0 |
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| Communicating with Your Community part 2 | Tue 18 Aug 2026 13:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection for Councillors* | Thu 20 Aug 2026 18:30 | Zoom | £35 members | 99 | |
| Freedom of Information for Councils* | Mon 24 Aug 2026 12:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| How Councils Can Engage Effectively with Young People | Wed 2 Sep 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* | Thu 3 Sep 2026 18:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness | Wed 9 Sep 2026 18:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Communicating with Your Community part 1* | Thu 10 Sep 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Councillors: Social Media Skills | Tue 15 Sep 2026 18:30 | Online | £35.00 | ||
| Procurement* | Wed 16 Sep 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Get the Most from Local and Regional Media | Wed 16 Sep 2026 13:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Boosting Your Council's Identity | Thu 17 Sep 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security | Thu 17 Sep 2026 18:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| DAPTC Parish Networking Events | Thu 17 Sep 2026 19:00 | Moreton Village Hall | Free | 49 |
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| Finance for Councillors* | Tue 22 Sep 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Social Media for Councils: Advanced Strategies | Tue 22 Sep 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Internal Controls* | Wed 30 Sep 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* | Mon 5 Oct 2026 11:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Communicating with Your Community part 2 | Mon 5 Oct 2026 13:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection for Councillors* | Mon 5 Oct 2026 18:30 | Zoom | £35 members | 99 | |
| Emotional Intelligence and Resilience | Wed 7 Oct 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Canva part 1: Getting Started | Thu 8 Oct 2026 13:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness | Mon 12 Oct 2026 11:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Freedom of Information for Councils* | Mon 12 Oct 2026 14:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Recruiting and Retaining a More Diverse Pool of Councillors | Tue 13 Oct 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| The Role of Internal Audit | Wed 14 Oct 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 | ||
| Canva part 2: Advanced | Thu 15 Oct 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security | Mon 19 Oct 2026 11:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Code of Conduct & Standards in Public Life* | Mon 19 Oct 2026 18:00 | Online | £30 for members | 13 | |
| Procurement* | Tue 20 Oct 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* | Tue 20 Oct 2026 18:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Dealing with Difficult People and Conversations | Wed 21 Oct 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Crisis Communications for Local Councils | Thu 22 Oct 2026 9:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Finance for Councillors* | Thu 29 Oct 2026 18:30 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Internal Controls* | Wed 18 Nov 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| DAPTC Parish Networking Events | Wed 18 Nov 2026 19:00 | Pimperne Village Hall | Free | 47 |
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| Procurement* | Thu 26 Nov 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| DAPTC Parish Networking Events | Thu 14 Jan 2027 19:00 | Charminster Community Hall | Free | 49 |
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| DAPTC Parish Networking Events | Wed 10 Mar 2027 19:00 | West Parley Community Hub | Free | 50 |
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| Anti-bribery Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Cyber Security Awareness - Basic* | E-Learning Course | £15.00 | |||
| Cyber Security Awareness - Password Management | E-Learning Course | £15.00 | |||
| DSE Workstation Assessment* | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Cyber Security Awareness - Phishing | E-Learning Course | £15.00 | |||
| Cyber Security Awareness - Video Conferencing | E-Learning Course | £15.00 | |||
| Data Protection Essentials* | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Environmental Awareness Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essentials* | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Freedom of Information Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 |
Contact
Telephone: 01305 224460
Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
