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 course provides guidance on what to do when a council finds itself in the eye of a media storm.

Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Optional
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This course explores data subject rights and information security under data protection and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation. Part 3 of 3.

Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Essentials
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This course provides practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.

Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Leader, ODF Expert
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This course provides those in any council role with an understanding of behaviour, resilience and how to build emotional intelligence.

Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Leader, ODF Expert
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This course is aimed at new chairs and vice chairs of councils and committees and to those considering stepping into such roles. It can also act as a refresher to those already in post and with more experience.

Price £60 - £100
Location Hybrid Meeting
Categories CDF Leader, ODF Optional
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This course explores how to achieve regular and positive coverage in your local media and to build effective relationships with journalists.

Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Optional
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This course will define "young people" and how to effectively reach and engage them, both on and offline.

Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Intermediate, ODF Intermediate
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There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.

This course focuses on how to spark interest in your community for serving as a councillor.

Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Intermediate
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This course explores how to get the most from key social media platforms to ensure your social media output supports your council to achieve its goals and aims.

Price £35 members
Location Online
Categories CDF Optional, ODF Expert
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There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.

This course is for councillors, clerks and employees, new and experienced, and explores what a local council can do when considering if a bad or unlawful planning decision has been made. 

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Price £35 members
Location Zoom
Categories CDF Intermediate, ODF Intermediate

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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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