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
60 Minutes
This module is designed to provide Clerks, Council Officers and Councillors with an introduction to emotional intelligence and personal resilience, which is sometimes abbreviated to EI&R.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £16.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
This e-learning course explains the terms neurodiverse and neurotypical and changes that can be made to support neurodiverse team members at work.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
This e-learning course addresses some basic first aid responses to common accident and medical emergency situations that may be faced in a low-risk workplace.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Essentials |
This e-learning course will give you confidence in how to approach working with volunteers, providing training to them and ensuring they return.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, ODF Intermediate |
Terrorism has cast a dark shadow over modern day times. With tools such as social media at their disposal, extremist groups have a long reach when it comes to radicalising vulnerable individuals, which is why understanding and vigilance have never been so important in the fight against terrorism.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £10.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Expert |
This e-learning course explains what constitutes sexual harassment, how to recognise it and how to address and report it.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | CDF Optional, 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 |
In part two of Data Protection & GDPR training for councils, Breakthrough Communications covers how councils demonstrate accountability and lawfulness with UK GDPR legislation.
The course deep dives into how councils demonstrate accountability with UK GDPR. The different lawful bases for the processing of personal data are considered and how to create the policies and documents required for local councils. You'll also explore the requirements of the published Privacy Notice and how to create Legitimate Interest Assessments and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Clerk Development, ODF Essentials |
There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.
It is important for councils to create a communications strategy that supports the delivery of your council’s priorities, aims and objectives.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, ODF Essentials |
This e-learning course explores the risks and legal responsibilities related to manual handling.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | ODF Essentials, 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
