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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Event Event Date Location Price Available Place Register
Communicating with Your Community part 1* Mon 1 Jun 2026 10:00 Online £35 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
Data Protection & GDPR part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness Mon 15 Jun 2026 13:00 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
Data Protection for Councillors* Tue 23 Jun 2026 18:30 Zoom £35 members 99
Social Media for Councils: Advanced Strategies Thu 25 Jun 2026 10:00 Online £35 members
Councillors: Social Media Skills Mon 29 Jun 2026 18:30 Online £35.00
Data Protection & GDPR part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security Tue 30 Jun 2026 18:30 Online £35 members
Canva part 1: Getting Started Wed 1 Jul 2026 12:30 Online £35 members
Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* Mon 6 Jul 2026 13:30 Online £35 members
Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Wed 8 Jul 2026 10:00 Online £35 members
Communicating with Your Community part 2 Thu 9 Jul 2026 13:00 Online £35 members
Data Protection & GDPR part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness Mon 13 Jul 2026 11:00 Online £35 members
Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* Tue 14 Jul 2026 18:30 Online £35 members
Canva part 2: Advanced Wed 15 Jul 2026 10:00 Online £35 members
DAPTC Parish Networking Events Wed 15 Jul 2026 19:00 Leigh Village Hall Free 48

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Procurement* Thu 16 Jul 2026 10:00 Online £35 members
Data Protection & GDPR part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security Mon 20 Jul 2026 10:30 Online £35 members
Chairing an Effective Meeting Mon 20 Jul 2026 18:00 Hybrid Meeting £60 - £100 5
Dealing with Difficult People and Conversations Wed 22 Jul 2026 10:00 Online £35 members
Crisis Communications for Local Councils Thu 23 Jul 2026 10:00 Online £35 members
Data Protection for Councillors* Mon 27 Jul 2026 18:30 Zoom £35 members 99
Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory* Mon 3 Aug 2026 10:30 Online £35 members
Communicating with Your Community part 1* Tue 4 Aug 2026 10:30 Online £35 members
Data Protection & GDPR part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness Mon 10 Aug 2026 12:30 Online £35 members
Data Protection & GDPR part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security Mon 17 Aug 2026 10:30 Online £35 members
New Councillor Essentials - IN PERSON* Mon 17 Aug 2026 18:00 Pimperne Village Hall £60 members 13
Communicating with Your Community part 2 Tue 18 Aug 2026 13:00 Online £35 members
Data Protection for Councillors* Thu 20 Aug 2026 18:30 Zoom £35 members 99
DAPTC Parish Networking Events Thu 17 Sep 2026 19:00 Moreton Village Hall Free 49

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Code of Conduct & Standards in Public Life* Mon 19 Oct 2026 18:00 Online £30 for members 17
DAPTC Parish Networking Events Wed 18 Nov 2026 19:00 Pimperne Village Hall Free 47

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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

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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

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