CDF Essentials
Internal Controls*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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
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
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*
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*
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*
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*
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 |

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
