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 explores the risks and legal responsibilities related to manual handling.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | ODF Essentials, CDF Optional |
This e-learning course increases awareness of the impact and type of bullying behaviours that can occur in the workplace and provides guidance on what to do if you're being treated unfairly at work.
| Event Date | |
| Available Place | 99 |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | ODF Optional, CDF Optional |
This e-learning course will help you hone your skills in customer service excellence and combines psychological insight with practical advice.
| Event Date | |
| Available Place | 98 |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Essentials |
There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.
This course looks at what requirements and obligations local councils have under the Freedom of Information Act.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Essentials |
This course shows how to get more out of Canva and create complex designs and branding for your council. It is ideal for those who have experience of using Canva. Part 2 of 2.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
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 |
There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.
A perfect follow up to A Basic Introduction to Planning covering some of the more specialised aspects of the planning system as well as looking at some aspects in more detail.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, ODF Intermediate |
There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.
This course is aimed at clerks and RFOs of parish and town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets. It is also suitable for councillors on Finance Committees.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £35 for members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Essentials, Clerk Development, CDF Intermediate |
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 |
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 |
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
