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

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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
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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
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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
Introduction to Behavioural Agility

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
Introduction to Changing Behaviours

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
Introduction to Local Councils*

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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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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