Council Employee Development

Opportunities for Council Employee development are scheduled below.

We have a number of e-learning modules that can be packaged to provide an annual re-accreditation to esnure your team is up to speed and compliant. Just call so we can talk you through any bulk purchase deals we have.

Prices listed apply for DAPTC member councils only.
Non DAPTC member councils are welcome to book a place for double the price shown against the training. 

Freedom of Information for local councils: obligations, procedures and exemptions

Mon 9 Dec 2024 9:30 -11:30
Zoom
£35.00

This course looks at what requirements and obligations local councils have when it comes to Freedom of Information.

Communicating with your community part 2: engaging with your community

Tue 10 Dec 2024 9:30 -11:30
Zoom
£35.00

Discover the tools, strategies and techniques needed to better promote your own messages but also to better respond to the voices within your local community.

Social media part 2: advanced social media strategies and tactics for local councils

Thu 12 Dec 2024 9:30 -11:30
Zoom
£35.00

In this session we  explore how to get the most from each of the key social media platforms and how to ensure your social media content is delivering on your council’s communications objectives.

New Clerks' Finance (get second course free after you attend)

Thu 12 Dec 2024 10:00 -11:40
Online
£35.00

This introductory session is for inexperienced clerks, deputy/assistant clerks and finance officers in their first few months and is designed to give them an overview of a council's year, along with a basic understanding of the RFO's role.

How councils can engage effectively with young people in their communities

How councils can engage effectively with young people in their communities

Tue 17 Dec 2024 9:30 -11:30
Zoom
£35.00

In this session we explore what we actually mean by the term ‘young people’, what issues matter to different groups of younger people and how to effectively reach and engage them, both online and offline

Canva Part 2 - Advanced (New)

Thu 19 Dec 2024 9:30 -11:30
Zoom
£35.00

This session is for experienced Canva users.

During the session we will focus on the advanced features of Canva, showing you how your Council can get more out of this online graphic design tool.

Data Protection and GDPR for councils part 1: foundations and theory

Mon 13 Jan 2025 9:30 -11:30
Zoom
£35.00

In a constantly changing legislative landscape, it is important that councils have the most up-to-date understanding of data protection legislation. They should also have a good grasp of their data protection obligations.

Social Media Part 1: Getting started with social media for local councils

Wed 15 Jan 2025 9:30 -11:30
Zoom
£35.00

Explore how to create a social media strategy and the basics of Facebook. Our goal is to share with you time-saving tools and techniques. Hopefully, this will help you and your council to be more confident using social media.

The Role of Internal Audit

Wed 15 Jan 2025 10:00 -11:40
Online
£35.00

For councillors and officers that want to understand the role of the internal auditor and how to appoint one. (Please note, this is NOT a training session for people who want to undertake internal audits)

How councils can engage effectively with young people in their communities

Wed 15 Jan 2025 18:30 -20:30
Zoom
£35.00

In this session we explore what we actually mean by the term ‘young people’, what issues matter to different groups of younger people and how to effectively reach and engage them, both online and offline

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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

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm

 

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