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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of Information for Councils* | Mon 30 Mar 2026 10:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* | Mon 13 Apr 2026 10:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* | Mon 13 Apr 2026 18:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Councillors: Social Media Skills | Tue 14 Apr 2026 18:30 | Online | £35.00 | ||
| Introduction to VAT - FREE!* | Thu 16 Apr 2026 10:00 | Online | FREE | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness | Mon 20 Apr 2026 13:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Code of Conduct & Standards in Public Life* | Mon 20 Apr 2026 18:00 | Online | £30 for members | 18 | |
| Boosting Your Council's Identity | Tue 21 Apr 2026 13:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Social Media for Councils: Advanced Strategies | Wed 22 Apr 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| How Councils Can Engage Effectively with Young People | Thu 23 Apr 2026 9:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Procurement* | Thu 23 Apr 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security | Mon 27 Apr 2026 10:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Get the Most from Local and Regional Media | Mon 27 Apr 2026 13:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Finance for Councillors* | Tue 28 Apr 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors* | Tue 28 Apr 2026 18:30 | Zoom | £35 members | 99 | |
| Internal Controls* | Wed 6 May 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Canva part 1 - Getting Started | Wed 6 May 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Emotional Intelligence and Resilience | Thu 7 May 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness | Thu 7 May 2026 18:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Recruiting and Retaining a More Diverse Pool of Councillors | Fri 8 May 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* | Mon 11 May 2026 13:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Dealing with Difficult People and Conversations | Tue 12 May 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Crisis Communications for Local Councils | Wed 13 May 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Canva part 2 - Advanced | Thu 14 May 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Introduction to VAT - FREE!* | Tue 19 May 2026 10:00 | Online | FREE | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors* | Tue 19 May 2026 18:30 | Zoom | £35 members | 99 | |
| Finance for Councillors* | Thu 21 May 2026 18:30 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Procurement* | Tue 2 Jun 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| How Councils Can Engage Effectively with Young People | Tue 2 Jun 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Finance for Councillors* | Thu 4 Jun 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* | Mon 8 Jun 2026 10:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Boosting Your Council's Identity | Wed 10 Jun 2026 9:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Internal Controls* | Wed 17 Jun 2026 10:00 | Online | £35.00 members | ||
| Get the Most from Local and Regional Media | Thu 18 Jun 2026 9:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security | Mon 22 Jun 2026 10:30 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Social Media for Councils: Advanced Strategies | Thu 25 Jun 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors* | Mon 29 Jun 2026 18:30 | Zoom | £35 members | 99 | |
| Councillors: Social Media Skills | Mon 29 Jun 2026 18:30 | Online | £35.00 | ||
| Procurement* | Thu 16 Jul 2026 10:00 | Online | £35 members | ||
| Chairing an Effective Meeting | Mon 20 Jul 2026 18:00 | Hybrid Meeting | £60 - £100 | 6 | |
| New Councillor Essentials - IN PERSON* | Mon 17 Aug 2026 18:00 | Pimperne Village Hall | £60 members | 15 | |
| Code of Conduct & Standards in Public Life* | Mon 19 Oct 2026 18:00 | Online | £30 for members | 20 | Registration will be started on Mon 20 Apr 2026 |
| 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 |
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
