Councillor Development Framework
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
| Event | Event Date | Location | Price | Available Place | Register |
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| future.local.dorset | autumn conference 2026 | Thu 22 Oct 2026 9:15 | George Albert Hotel | £60.00 | 32 |
Registration closed |
| Confident Communication and Assertiveness Series | Thu 8 Oct 2026 | Online | Early bird offer from £95 |
Registration closed |
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| Procurement* | Tue 20 Oct 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* | Tue 20 Oct 2026 18:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Dealing with Difficult People and Conversations | Wed 21 Oct 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Budgeting* | Wed 21 Oct 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 for members | ||
| Crisis Communications for Local Councils | Thu 22 Oct 2026 9:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| A Basic Introduction to Planning* | Mon 26 Oct 2026 18:00 | Online | £35 members | 19 | |
| New NPPF: What Local Councils Need to Know | Tue 27 Oct 2026 18:00 | Online | £35 members | 20 | |
| Finance for Councillors* | Thu 29 Oct 2026 18:30 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Finance for Councillors* | Tue 3 Nov 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Budgeting* | Thu 5 Nov 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 for members | ||
| Introduction to VAT | Thu 12 Nov 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Budgeting* | Tue 17 Nov 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 for members | ||
| Internal Controls* | Wed 18 Nov 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| DAPTC Parish Networking Events | Wed 18 Nov 2026 19:00 | Pimperne Village Hall | Free | 47 |
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| New Councillor Essentials - online* | Tue 24 Nov 2026 18:00 | Online | £60.00 members | 4 | |
| Procurement* | Thu 26 Nov 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Introduction to VAT | Tue 8 Dec 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Finance for Councillors* | Thu 10 Dec 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| DAPTC Parish Networking Events | Thu 14 Jan 2027 19:00 | Charminster Community Hall | Free | 49 |
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| DAPTC Parish Networking Events | Wed 10 Mar 2027 19:00 | West Parley Community Hub | Free | 50 |
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| Anti-bribery Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Cyber Security Awareness - Basic* | E-Learning Course | £15.00 | |||
| Cyber Security Awareness - Password Management | E-Learning Course | £15.00 | |||
| DSE Workstation Assessment* | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Cyber Security Awareness - Phishing | E-Learning Course | £15.00 | |||
| Cyber Security Awareness - Video Conferencing | E-Learning Course | £15.00 | |||
| Data Protection Essentials* | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Environmental Awareness Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essentials* | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Freedom of Information Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Human Factors Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Information, Security Awareness Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Introduction to Behavioural Agility | E-Learning Course | £10.00 | |||
| Introduction to Changing Behaviours | E-Learning Course | £10.00 | |||
| Introduction to Local Councils* | E-Learning Course | £16.00 | |||
| Menopause Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Mental Health Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Personal Safety Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Stress Management Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Unconscious Bias Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Health and Safety Essentials* | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Fire Safety Essentials | Online | £14.00 | |||
| Introduction to Resilience | E-Learning Course | £10.00 | |||
| Infection Control | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Home Working Essentials* | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Team Leadership Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Anti-money Laundering Essentials | E-Learning Course | £14.00 | |||
| Respectful and Positive Communications on Social Media | E-Learning Course | £16.00 |
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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
