Training courses for council employees

Courses available to staff in 2025 to 2026

Take a look at our varied programme for the year ahead, but please note that we may add additional courses throughout the year. If you require support booking onto these courses, contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

April 2025

Job evaluation training for managers

9 April: 9:15am to 12:30pm

Please contact Sharon Hughes at payandrewards@denbighshire.gov.uk if you're interested in being a panel member a few times a year. All requests will be subject to manager’s approval.

Lead with purpose, authenticity and adaptability - grow your resilience!

15 April: 1pm to 4pm

Join this interactive online workshop to learn how purpose, authenticity, and adaptability can boost your personal resilience amid challenges and change. Designed for professionals with 5+ years of leadership experience aspiring to senior roles.

Book onto this course via the Academi Wales website (external website).

This course is provided by Academi Wales.

Leadership in a nutshell

16 April: 12:30pm to 1:30pm

This workshop is perfect for those in their first leadership role, providing essential principles and practices to enhance your influence and lead change effectively.

Book onto this course via the Academi Wales website (external website).

This course is provided by Academi Wales.

Health and safety and the Employment Rights Bill - preparing for a new era in H and Safety compliance

23 April: 12pm (midday)

The forthcoming Employment Rights Bill is set to bring significant changes to the health and safety (H∓S) landscape, placing greater responsibilities on employers to ensure compliance and safeguard their workforce.

Join us for this essential webinar where our panel of experts will explore the key implications of the Employment Rights Bill on H&S compliance and provide practical strategies for businesses to stay ahead of regulatory requirements.

This course is provided by vinciworks.

May 2025

AWCIC - Learn and Share: Reaching net zero in Wales

1 May: 11:30am to 12:30pm

This session will focus on key findings from recent publications by the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) on Net Zero 2035 (external website) and exploring how local authorities can lead the transition to net zero (external website). We will:

introduce the WCPP and the work we do with public services in Wales
run through our role supporting the Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group and some of the overarching findings from our research into how the transition may be sped up
discuss how local authorities can support the transition looking at both their role in supporting emissions reductions, and innovative finance opportunities
share information about our forward work programme in this area

Book onto this course via the Academi Wales website (external website).

This course is provided by Academi Wales.

Safer recruitment and equalities, diversity and inclusion

1 May: 1pm to 2:30pm

Mandatory for new managers.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

Your financial wellbeing

6 May: 1pm to 2:30pm

This course is designed to help employees clearly identify the 4 steps towards becoming financially well that can support employees through working life and beyond. Providing information to help support employees make informed financial decisions.

During the course you'll learn about:

personal taxation, allowances and benefits (your take-home pay)
understanding your finances
reviewing your borrowing
savings and Investments
the value of your pensions

Book onto this course via linc

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

Online safety

7 May: 10am to 11:30am

This session will be delivered in English.

This session will introduce you to foundation online safety skills that you can use to help others build strong safe foundations of online safety while learning digital skills:

keeping safe on websites
understanding suspicious emails
password safety
understanding online privacy
virus awareness
finding reliable information online

Along with the training we will also provide you with resources you can use to learn more about online safety.

This training is provided by Digital Communities Wales.

HR Session – management induction programme

21 May: 1pm to 3pm

Mandatory for new managers. Includes attendance management, one to ones, mental health, Ask and Act.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

Digital and health literacy

28 May: 10am to 11:30am

This session will be delivered in English.

What you’ll take away from the session:

practical strategies and tools to navigate the online world of health and well-being and consider what digital skills are needed to access healthcare online
introduce online health resources, including key NHS Wales and Public Health Wales websites
explore the transferable digital skills required to access health information online
how to consciously access reliable health information and digital health tools

This training is provided by Digital Communities Wales.

June 2025

Welsh on the web – inspiring digital activities to use Welsh online

4 June: 2pm to 3:30pm

This session will be delivered in Welsh.

The aim of this session is to introduce you to the range of online Welsh resources available and to inspire Welsh and English speakers to use Welsh meaningfully on the web. During the session, we will:

introduce ways to use Welsh when you are on the internet or using digital tools
demonstrate the resources available for entertainment, information and language support
provide an overview of online resources to support Welsh learners

This training is provided by Digital Communities Wales.

Planning for a positive retirement

18 June: 4:30pm to 7pm (Teachers Pension Scheme)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
make the most of your tax-free cash
understand the income options available from your pension
achieve your retirement goals

Book onto this course via linc

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

HR Session – management induction programme

26 June: 10am to 12pm (midday)

Mandatory for new managers. Includes attendance management, one to ones, mental health, Ask and Act.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

July 2025

Safer recruitment and equalities, diversity and inclusion

7 July: 1pm to 2:30pm

Mandatory for new managers.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

Planning for a positive retirement

17 July: 9:30am to 12pm (midday) (LGPS)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
make the most of your tax-free cash
understand the income options available from your pension
achieve your retirement goals

Book onto this course via linc

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

HR Session – management induction programme

17 July: 10am to 12pm (midday)

Mandatory for new managers. Includes attendance management, one to ones, mental health, Ask and Act.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

August 2025

Online safety and critical thinking

7 August: 10am to 11:30am

This session will be delivered in English.

This session will introduce you to foundation online safety skills that you can use to help others build strong safe foundations of online safety while learning digital skills:

keeping safe on websites
understanding suspicious emails
finding reliable information online
discuss critical thinking skills

Along with the training we will also provide you with resources you can use to learn more about online safety.

This training is provided by Digital Communities Wales.

September 2025

Ask and act group 2

8 September: 9:30am to 12:30pm

A half day course to; increase confidence and understanding of early identification, making a targeted enquiry and knowing referral pathways. This is a mandatory course for anyone working in a front facing role.

Aims and objectives:

recognise the signs and symptoms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
understand the purpose of and demonstrate an ability to undertake targeted enquiry
demonstrate knowledge around data protection and the duty of confidentiality
understand the purpose of risk identification in relation to some forms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
be able to implement the targeted enquiry care pathway

If you wish to book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

Planning for a positive retirement

19 September: 1pm to 3:30pm (LGPS)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
make the most of your tax-free cash
understand the income options available from your pension
achieve your retirement goals

Book onto this course via linc

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

October 2025

Octoer 2025

Your financial wellbeing

8 October: 1pm to 2:30pm

During the course you'll learn about:

personal taxation, allowances and benefits (your take-home pay)
understanding your finances
reviewing your borrowing
savings and Investments
the value of your pensions

Book onto this course via linc

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

November 2025

Planning for a positive retirement

18 November: 1pm to 3:30pm (LGPS)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
make the most of your tax-free cash
understand the income options available from your pension
achieve your retirement goals

Book onto this course via linc

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

December 2025

Ask and act group 2

8 December: 9:30am to 12:30pm

Aims and objectives:

recognise the signs and symptoms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
understand the purpose of and demonstrate an ability to undertake targeted enquiry
demonstrate knowledge around data protection and the duty of confidentiality
understand the purpose of risk identification in relation to some forms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
be able to implement the targeted enquiry care pathway

If you wish to book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

We partnered with GMB, UNITE, and UNISON to secure funding from the Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) to enhance employee learning and skills. This collaboration promotes broader training participation, supports tailored workplace training, and fosters employee development, accessible to all, regardless of union membership.

In-house or bespoke training

We can also offer bespoke training for departments as and when there is a specific project / need and can tailor the training to suit specific service needs. Look out for various training opportunities and if you would like more information or interested in any qualifications and training please contact HRdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

Dedicated union learning opportunities

If you are a member of the union you may find other qualification and courses that you may be able to attend or be able to apply for. Please see their dedicated learning pages below: