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 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 |
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 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Leader, ODF Expert |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, ODF Intermediate |

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
