Learning & Development Calendar
| Week 10 |
| Monday. 02 March, 2026 | |
| 10:00 |
Communicating with your community Part 2Online Implementing effective community engagement and building a sustainable approach to getting your messages across to the public |
| 13:00 |
Data Protection & GDPR part 1: Foundations & Theory*Online This course explores the foundations, theory and core principles of data protection, UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Part 1 of 3. |
| Tuesday. 03 March, 2026 | |
| 10:00 |
New Clerk Finance + 2nd course FREE!*Online There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon. This introductory course to finance is for inexperienced clerks, deputy clerks and RFOs in their first few months in role and will provide an overview of a council's financial year and a basic understanding of the RFO's role. |
| 10:00 |
Canva Part One - Getting StartedOnline Canva is a design tool that can be used for free. It allows you to quickly create posters, newsletters, and other physical documents. |
| Wednesday. 04 March, 2026 | |
| 18:30 |
Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information SecurityZoom Part 3 of the GDPR training covers covers data subject rights and information security |
| Thursday. 05 March, 2026 | |
| 10:00 |
Emotional Intelligence and ResilienceZoom +++ Spaces limited book early +++ This a practical workshop to help you thrive in your council role. |
| 13:00 |
Recruiting and retaining a more diverse pool of councillorsOnline Recruiting passionate and engaged individuals to stand as councillors is becoming increasingly challenging. |
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
