Learning & Development Calendar
| Week 23 |
| Tuesday. 02 June, 2026 | |
| 10:00 |
How Councils Can Engage Effectively with Young PeopleOnline Councils often find it challenging to connect with young people. This course will define "young people" and how to effectively reach and engage them, both on and offline. Breakthrough Communications explores what is actually meant by the term "young people", the different groups within that terms and issues that matter to each. Insights on forming partnerships with local youth organisations will also be covered. |
| 10:00 |
Procurement*Online This session is for offficers that are involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders, or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils. This session introduces the new rules of the Procurement Act 2023, which came into force on 24 February 2025 and replace the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The session covers the basics of procurement for local councils – inviting quotes, producing specifications and tender documentation, achieving competition and value for money. |
| Wednesday. 03 June, 2026 | |
| 10:00 |
The Role of Internal AuditZoom For councillors and officers that want to understand the role of the internal auditor and how to appoint one. (Please note, this is NOT a training session for people who want to undertake internal audits) |
| Thursday. 04 June, 2026 | |
| 10:00 |
Finance for Councillors*Online This course is for councillors and is designed to provide a greater understanding of the different aspects of council finances and their duties in that regard. |
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
