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.
In part one of Data Protection & GDPR training for councils, Breakthrough Communications will cover the foundations, theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.
This introductory course guides councils through the theory and core principles of UK GDPR and other relevant legislation. We will explain what policies, practices and processes local councils need to have in place to deliver their data protection obligations.
| Event Date | Mon 13 Apr 2026 10:30 |
| Event End Date | Mon 13 Apr 2026 12:30 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
In part one of Data Protection & GDPR training for councils, Breakthrough Communications will cover the foundations, theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.
This introductory course guides councils through the theory and core principles of UK GDPR and other relevant legislation. We will explain what policies, practices and processes local councils need to have in place to deliver their data protection obligations.
| Event Date | Mon 13 Apr 2026 18:30 |
| Event End Date | Mon 13 Apr 2026 20:30 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
In part one of Data Protection & GDPR training for councils, Breakthrough Communications will cover the foundations, theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.
This introductory course guides councils through the theory and core principles of UK GDPR and other relevant legislation. We will explain what policies, practices and processes local councils need to have in place to deliver their data protection obligations.
| Event Date | Mon 11 May 2026 13:30 |
| Event End Date | Mon 11 May 2026 15:30 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
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)
| Event Date | Wed 3 Jun 2026 10:00 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development |
In part one of Data Protection & GDPR training for councils, Breakthrough Communications will cover the foundations, theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.
This introductory course guides councils through the theory and core principles of UK GDPR and other relevant legislation. We will explain what policies, practices and processes local councils need to have in place to deliver their data protection obligations.
| Event Date | Mon 8 Jun 2026 10:30 |
| Event End Date | Mon 8 Jun 2026 12:30 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
45 Minutes
This e-learning course will develop your understanding of how and why we get things wrong, helping to prevent potentially serious incidents in the workplace and beyond.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Council Employee Development, ODF Optional |
In part one of Data Protection & GDPR training for councils, Breakthrough Communications will cover the foundations, theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.
This introductory course guides councils through the theory and core principles of UK GDPR and other relevant legislation. We will explain what policies, practices and processes local councils need to have in place to deliver their data protection obligations.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, 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
