Councillor Development
Listed below are courses in a number of different formats for councillors of parish and town councils across Dorset. We provide online, e-learning and in person training as well as events to network at. Take a look from the schedule below and make sure you check with your clerk to make sure you haven't spent the entire training budget!
If your council wish to bulk purchase e-learning modules do get in touch. If you would like to discuss the delivery of one of the courses for the whole council, please call on 01305 224460 and we can discuss what your are looking to do.
Prices listed apply for DAPTC member councils only.
Non DAPTC member councils are welcome to book a place for double the price shown against the training.
Councillors training: Data protection training for parish and town councillors
| Event Date | Mon 16 Feb 2026 18:00 |
| Event End Date | Mon 16 Feb 2026 20:00 |
| Available Place | 99 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, Councillor Development, ODF Optional |
For councillors and officers that want to understand the role of the internal auditor and how to appoint one. (Please note, this is NOT a training session for people who want to undertake internal audits)
| Event Date | Wed 18 Feb 2026 10:00 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development |
For councillors and officers that want to understand the role of the internal auditor and how to appoint one. (Please note, this is NOT a training session for people who want to undertake internal audits)
| Event Date | Wed 4 Mar 2026 10:00 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development |
Recruiting passionate and engaged individuals to stand as councillors is becoming increasingly challenging.
| Event Date | Thu 5 Mar 2026 13:00 |
| Event End Date | Thu 5 Mar 2026 15:00 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Councillor Development, ODF Intermediate |
In this session, there will discussions about practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.
| Event Date | Wed 11 Mar 2026 10:00 |
| Event End Date | Wed 11 Mar 2026 12:00 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Leader, Councillor Development, ODF Optional |
Held online via Zoom. This is the delayed 2025 AGM for DAPTC and the first as a company limted by guarantee.
| Event Date | Sat 14 Mar 2026 10:00 |
| Event End Date | Sat 14 Mar 2026 12:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Councillor Development, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development |
Interesting and informative training for new chairs and vice chairs to council and committees, councillors considering the role of chair or as a refresher for those with more experience.
| Event Date | Mon 16 Mar 2026 18:00 |
| Event End Date | Mon 16 Mar 2026 20:00 |
| Available Place | 6 |
| Price | £60.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Councillor Development |
Councillors training: Data protection training for parish and town councillors
| Event Date | Mon 23 Mar 2026 18:00 |
| Event End Date | Mon 23 Mar 2026 20:00 |
| Available Place | 99 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, Councillor Development, ODF Optional |
Interesting and informative training for new chairs and vice chairs to council and committees, councillors considering the role of chair or as a refresher for those with more experience.
| Event Date | Mon 20 Jul 2026 18:00 |
| Event End Date | Mon 20 Jul 2026 20:00 |
| Available Place | 6 |
| Price | £60.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Councillor Development |
45 Minutes
This e-learning course is for anyone who processes personal data as they must comply with data protection rules and follow good practice in data management.
| Event Date | Self-paced |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, Councillor Development, ODF Optional |
60 Minutes
This module is designed to provide Clerks, Council Officers and Councillors with an introduction to the skills needed to be effective leaders in the different roles we have, and the different situations we face, in our local councils.
| Event Date | Self-paced |
| Price | £16.00 |
| Categories | CDF Leader, Councillor Development, ODF 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
