Officer 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 clerks, officers and employees - 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 explains the terms neurodiverse and neurotypical and changes that can be made to support neurodiverse team members at work.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
This e-learning course addresses some basic first aid responses to common accident and medical emergency situations that may be faced in a low-risk workplace.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Essentials |
This e-learning course will give you confidence in how to approach working with volunteers, providing training to them and ensuring they return.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, ODF Intermediate |
This e-learning course explores the shadow cast by terrorism and extremism, how to spot warning signs and where to seek support for those in danger of becoming radicalised.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £10.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Expert |
This course explains to councillors and officers the role of the internal auditor in providing assurance to the council that it has sound financial controls and how to appoint one.
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development, CDF Leader |
This course explores the foundations, theory and core principles of data protection, UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Part 1 of 3.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
This e-learning course explains what constitutes sexual harassment, how to recognise it and how to address and report it.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
This course covers how councils demonstrate accountability with data protection and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation. Part 2 of 3.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Clerk Development, ODF Essentials |
This course explores best practice for creating an effective communications strategy that fits with the needs and aspirations of your council. Part 1 of 2.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, ODF Essentials |
There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.
This introductory course to finance is for inexperienced clerks, deputy clerks and RFOs in their first few months in role and will provide an overview of a council's financial year and a basic understanding of the RFO's role.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Essentials |

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
