Councillor Development

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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This e-learning course includes a range of learning activities to help identify simple opportunities to make a positive impact on our environment. 

Event Date
Price £14.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Optional
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This e-learning course outlines the parameters of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), how it functions and how requests under the FOIA should be made and dealt with.

Event Date
Price £14.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories ODF Optional, CDF Optional
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This e-learning course addresses threats to equality such as discrimination, harassment and victimisation, explores how to promote fairness, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Event Date
Price £14.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Essentials
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This e-learning course will develop your understanding of how and why we get things wrong and help to prevent potentially serious incidents in the workplace and beyond.

Event Date
Price £14.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Optional, Council Employee Development, ODF Optional
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This e-learning course helps develop an understanding of information security through highly interactive activities and provides best practice tips to ensure information is kept secure.

Event Date
Price £14.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Optional
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This e-learning course explores what behavioural agility is and provides practical advice to help you think on your feet and adapt quickly and positively.

Event Date
Price £10.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Optional
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This e-learning course explores habitual behaviour and provides practical advice to help address habits and behaviours.

Event Date
Price £10.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Optional
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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
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This e-learning course explores how menopause affects women and why people and organisations need to learn about it.

Event Date
Price £14.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Expert
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This e-learning course will increase awareness of mental health and provide techniques to support you and those around you.

Event Date
Price £14.00
Location E-Learning Course
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Expert

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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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