CDF Essentials​

Internal Controls*

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This course provides councillors, officers and employees an understanding for the need of internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.

Event Date Wed 6 May 2026 10:00
Event End Date Wed 6 May 2026 11:30
Cut Off Date Wed 6 May 2026 8:00
Price £35.00 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Essentials

Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors*

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It’s important for all councillors to understand how data protection laws relate to their role - this is true for new as well as longer serving councillors.

Event Date Tue 19 May 2026 18:30
Event End Date Tue 19 May 2026 20:30
Available Place 99
Price £35 members
Location Zoom
Categories CDF Essentials​, Councillor Development, ODF Optional

Finance for Councillors*

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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.

Event Date Thu 21 May 2026 18:30
Event End Date Thu 21 May 2026 20:00
Cut Off Date Thu 21 May 2026 16:30
Price £35.00 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​

Finance for Councillors*

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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.

Event Date Thu 4 Jun 2026 10:00
Event End Date Thu 4 Jun 2026 11:30
Cut Off Date Thu 4 Jun 2026 8:00
Price £35.00 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​

Internal Controls*

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This course provides councillors, officers and employees an understanding for the need of internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.

Event Date Wed 17 Jun 2026 10:00
Event End Date Wed 17 Jun 2026 11:30
Cut Off Date Wed 17 Jun 2026 8:00
Price £35.00 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Essentials

Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors*

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It’s important for all councillors to understand how data protection laws relate to their role - this is true for new as well as longer serving councillors.

Event Date Mon 29 Jun 2026 18:30
Event End Date Mon 29 Jun 2026 20:30
Available Place 99
Price £35 members
Location Zoom
Categories CDF Essentials​, Councillor Development, ODF Optional

New Councillor Essentials - IN PERSON*

New Councillor Essentials - IN PERSON*

For parish and town councillors with less than one year’s experience.
New Councillor Essentials provides newly elected or co‑opted councillors with a clear, practical and supportive introduction to the role, responsibilities, and day‑to‑day workings of parish and town councils.

Event Date Mon 17 Aug 2026 18:00
Event End Date Mon 17 Aug 2026 20:00
Available Place 15
Price £60 members
Location Pimperne Village Hall
Categories CDF Essentials​

Code of Conduct & Standards in Public Life*

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Essential for new councillors in order to understand their responsibilities and for existing councillors wanting a refresher on the subject.

Event Date Mon 19 Oct 2026 18:00
Event End Date Mon 19 Oct 2026 20:00
Cut Off Date Mon 19 Oct 2026 17:30
Available Place 18
Price £30 for members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Optional

A Basic Introduction to Planning*

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There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.

Ideal for new councillors and new to role clerks and employees. The course is also suitable for everyone requiring a refresher on planning.

Event Date
Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Essentials

Code of Conduct & Standards in Public Life*

Hand holding card with Code of Conduct printed on it against a dark grey background

Essential for new councillors in order to understand their responsibilities and for existing councillors wanting a refresher on the subject.

Price £30 for members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Optional

Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors*

Close up of keyboard and large button with GDPR on it

It’s important for all councillors to understand how data protection laws relate to their role - this is true for new as well as longer serving councillors.

Price £35 members
Location Zoom
Categories CDF Essentials​, Councillor Development

New Councillor Essentials - online*

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There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.

For parish and town councillors with less than one year’s experience.

New Councillor Essentials provides newly elected or co‑opted councillors with a clear, practical and supportive introduction to the role, responsibilities, and day‑to‑day workings of parish and town councils.

Event Date
Available Place 10
Price £60.00 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​

Communicating with Your Community part 1*

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There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.

It is important for councils to create a communications strategy that supports the delivery of your council’s priorities, aims and objectives.

Event Date
Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Essentials

Introduction to Local Councils*

Introduction to Local Councils*

60 Minutes


This e-learning course will assist newly elected and co-opted councillors to understand what local councils are, what they do and how they operate. 

Event Date
Price £16.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Essentials

Cyber Security Awareness - Password Management

Cyber Security Awareness - Password Management

45 Minutes


This e-learning course includes a range of learning activities to help you better understand the importance of password management.

Event Date
Price £15.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Essentials

Cyber Security Awareness - Phishing

Cyber Security Awareness - Phishing

45 Minutes


This e-Learning course includes a range of learning activities to help you understand the dangers of phishing attacks. 

Event Date
Price £15.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Essentials

Cyber Security Awareness - Basic*

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This e-learning course includes a range of activities to help you develop your understanding of cyber security, the cyber threat and how to stay safe at work and at home​.

Event Date
Price £15.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Essentials

Data Protection Essentials*

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This e-learning course is for everyone as anyone who processes personal data must comply with data protection rules and follow good practice in data management. 

Event Date
Price £14.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Essentials​, Councillor Development, ODF Optional

Internal Controls*

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This course provides councillors, officers and employees an understanding for the need of internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.

Price £35.00 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​, ODF Essentials

Finance for Councillors*

Image to illustrate course

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.

Price £35.00 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Essentials​

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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

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