Councillor Development
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 e-learning course addresses threats to equality such as discrimination, harassment and victimisation, explores how to promote fairness, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Essentials |
This e-learning course will develop your understanding of how and why we get things wrong and help 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 |
This e-learning course helps develop an understanding of information security through highly interactive activities and provides best practice tips to ensure information is kept secure.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
20 Minutes
This e-learning module will give you a greater understanding of what behavioural agility is, providing you with practical advice to help you become more agile.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £10.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
20 Minutes
This e-learning module will give you a greater understanding of how to change your habits. It will provide you with practical advice to help you address your habits and behaviours.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £10.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
60 Minutes
This e-learning course will assist newly elected and co-opted councillors to understand what local councils are, what they do and how they operate.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £16.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, ODF Essentials |
This e-learning course explores how menopause affects women and why people and organisations need to learn about it.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Expert |
This e-learning course will increase awareness of mental health and provide techniques to support you and those around you.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Expert |
This e-learning course aims to raise awareness of common risks to personal safety and offers strategies to help minimise the chances of becoming a victim of crime.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Expert |
This e-learning course will help employees recognise, manage and reduce stress through a range of learning activities.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | ODF Optional, CDF Optional |

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
