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 e-learning course aims to increase awareness of unconscious bias and give practical tips on reducing the effect it has on decisions, attitudes and behaviour.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
This e-learning course will explore health and safety legislation and its importance for individuals, employers and society.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Essentials |
This e-learning course will help develop an understanding of the hazards and circumstances that lead to fire and how to manage them appropriately.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Clerk Development, ODF Essentials |
This e-learning course provides a greater understanding of resilience and offers practical advice to help you become more resilient.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £10.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
This e-learning course will help develop an understanding of infection and measures that can be put in place to protect everyone in and outside of a workplace.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Essentials |
This e-learning course aims to provide a deep understanding of leadership, core skills and practical advice.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Leader, ODF Optional |
This e-learning course will explain what money laundering is, how to spot this financial crime and prevent 'dirty' money entering an organisation's system.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
This e-learning course provides local councils and councillors with an introduction to strategies to get the most from positive communication and engagement on social media.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £16.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
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 |

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
