Councillor Development
Listed below are courses in a number of different formats for councillors of parish and town councils across Dorset. We provide online, e-learning and in person training as well as events to network at. Take a look from the schedule below and make sure you check with your clerk to make sure you haven't spent the entire training budget!
If your council wish to bulk purchase e-learning modules do get in touch. If you would like to discuss the delivery of one of the courses for the whole council, please call on 01305 224460 and we can discuss what your are looking to do.
Prices listed apply for DAPTC member councils only.
Non DAPTC member councils are welcome to book a place for double the price shown against the training.
This course explains to councillors and officers the role of the internal auditor in providing assurance to the council that it has sound financial controls and how to appoint one.
| Event Date | Wed 3 Jun 2026 10:00 - 11:30 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development, CDF Leader |
This course clarifies a councillor’s legal responsibilities under data protection legislation to themself and their council.
| Event Date | Tue 23 Jun 2026 18:30 - 20:30 |
| Cut Off Date | Tue 23 Jun 2026 17:30 |
| Available Place | 99 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, Councillor Development |
This course clarifies a councillor’s legal responsibilities under data protection legislation to themself and their council.
| Event Date | Mon 27 Jul 2026 18:30 - 20:30 |
| Cut Off Date | Mon 27 Jul 2026 17:30 |
| Available Place | 99 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, Councillor Development |
This course clarifies a councillor’s legal responsibilities under data protection legislation to themself and their council.
| Event Date | Thu 20 Aug 2026 18:30 - 20:30 |
| Cut Off Date | Thu 20 Aug 2026 17:30 |
| Available Place | 99 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, Councillor Development |
This course explains to councillors and officers the role of the internal auditor in providing assurance to the council that it has sound financial controls and how to appoint one.
| Event Date | Wed 14 Oct 2026 10:00 - 11:30 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development, CDF Leader |
60/70 minutes
This module is designed to support those elected or co-opted and/or working in local councils, to understand the principles of conduct expected of all councillors.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £16.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | Councillor Development, Clerk Development |
This e-learning course is designed to provide clerks, employees and councillors with an introduction to the skills needed to be effective leaders in different roles and different situations.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £16.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Leader, Councillor Development, ODF Optional |
This course clarifies a councillor’s legal responsibilities under data protection legislation to themself and their council.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, Councillor Development |
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 |
This course explains to councillors and officers the role of the internal auditor in providing assurance to the council that it has sound financial controls and how to appoint one.
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development, CDF Leader |
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
