Council Employee Development

What to do if you consider a bad / unlawful planning decision has been made. Suitable for new to role councillors, refresher for existing and experienced councillors. beneficial for clerks and their teams where they have one.

What to do if you consider a bad / unlawful planning decision has been made.

Suitable for new to role councillors, refresher for existing and experienced councillors. Also beneficial for clerks and their teams where they have one.

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.

 45 Minutes

This module explores anti-bribery legislation under the Act, looks at what constitutes bribery, and tips on how you can spot it. Learn when it's ok to accept a work-related gift, and when a 'gift' is considered bribery under the law.

45 Minutes

This e-learning course includes a range of learning activities to help you better understand the importance of password management.

35 Minutes

This course explores DSE use, posture and the set-up of your workstation. At the end of the course you'll be given a quick quiz and have the opportunity to fill out a workstation assessment checklist to send to your employer so they can ensure you're working safely.

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.

50 Minutes

This e-learning course includes a range of learning activities to help with simple opportunities to make a positive impact on our environment. 

45 Minutes

Health and safety regulations have our best interests at heart; they seek to protect our physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace and are absolutely essential for all organisations operating under UK law. Develop your understanding through completion of this e-learning course.

50 Minutes

As someone who interacts with others on a regular basis, you have the power to make or break a person's day... and with that, your councils reputation! Develop your understanding of the importance of this through completion of the e-learning course.

20 Minutes

Challenging, disappointing and stressful situations are all part of life. Knockbacks, job insecurities, money worries, illness, and relationship issues can affect us all at some point. This e-learning module will give you a greater understanding of resilience and offers practical advice to help you become more resilient.

35 Minutes

There are steps we can take to prevent infection. Following the simple principles of infection control can help you stay healthy, and importantly, protect your family, friends and colleagues if you do become unwell. Develop your understanding through this e-learning course.

45 Minutes

This e-learning module aims to give you a deeper understanding of leadership and offers practical advice to help you on your way to becoming a great team leader.

50 Minutes

To prevent ‘dirty’ money from flowing freely through our system, it’s vital that councils and individuals know how to spot this type of financial crime. Develop your understanding through completion of this e-learning course.

35 Minutes

This course outlines the parameters of the FOI Act,  explores how requests under the Act should be made and dealt with, giving you a greater understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and explains how this legislation functions. 

45 Minutes

This highly interactive course helps you become more aware of your role in information security, leaving you with best practice tips to ensure information is kept secure.

35 Minutes

Why do I need to learn about menopause? This is a question many of you may be asking. Luckily, it’s an easy one to answer when you've finished this e-learning course. 

45 minutes

This course aims to raise awareness of common risks to personal safety and offers strategies that can help you minimise your chances of becoming a victim of crime. 

60/70 minutes

This module is designed to support those elected or co-opted and/or working in local councils, to understand the principles of conduct expected of all councillors.

Would you like to know which topics our New Councillor Induction Programme will cover after the May Elections?

DAPTC are pleased to offer the opportunity free of charge so you are reassured your new and existing councillors are getting the right support to do their role.

It’s estimated that first aid could prevent as many as 150,000 deaths in the UK every year, yet around a quarter of us admit we’d be too scared to intervene.

This course will give you confidence in how to approach working with volunteers.

45 Minutes

This e-Learning course includes a range of learning activities to help you understand the dangers of phishing attacks.