Training

Trained leaders are critical to the success of Scouting. Every young person involved in the Scouting program needs and deserves a leader who understands the aims of the program and knows how to deliver it with enthusiasm and fun. Trained leaders are more effective at delivering the promise of Scouting because they understand their role, responsibilities, and the resources available to them.

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What Makes a Trained Leader?

Adult unit leaders are considered trained, and eligible to wear the official "Trained" emblem, once they have completed the basic training requirements outlined below. Supplemental and advanced training for adults and youth training opportunities are also listed below.

Please note:

An asterisk (*) indicates that the training course is required for Tour Plan review.
Courses marked with a [EL] are available as E-Learning (online) courses through MyScouting.
E-Learning course links will take you to the MyScouting login page. Anyone may create a MyScouting user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit.
While many courses are available online, instructor-led training is the preferred method for basic training courses.

Basic Training Requirements for Adults

Cub Scout Leaders:

Youth Protection* [EL]
Leader Specific (by position) [EL]

Boy Scout Leaders:

Youth Protection* [EL]
Leader Specific (for unit leaders and assistants)
Troop Committee Challenge (for committee chairs and members) [EL]
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (not required for committee positions)

Venturer Leaders:

Youth Protection (Venturing Version) [EL]
Leader Specific (by position)
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (for crews with outdoor programs only)

For Chartered Organization Representatives:

Youth Protection* [EL]
Chartered Organization Representative Training

Supplemental & Advanced Training for Adults

Cub Scout Leaders:

Fast Start [EL]
B.A.L.O.O.*
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders
Roundtables

Boy Scout Leaders:

Fast Start [EL]
Kodiak Challenge
Roundtables

Venturer Leaders:

Fast Start [EL]
Kodiak Challenge
Seabadge
Seabadge Underway
Program Forums

For All Leaders:

This is Scouting [EL]
Weather Hazards* [EL]
Safe Swim Defense* [EL]
Safety Afloat* [EL]
Climb on Safely [EL]
Trek Safely [EL]
ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast Start [EL]
Generational Diversity
Other Supplemental Courses (wide range of topics)
Philmont Training Center Conferences
Philmont Leadership Challenge
Florida Sea Base Conferences
Roundtables
University of Scouting
The Trainer's EDGE
Powder Horn
Wood Badge

Training Opportunities for Youth

Cub Scouts:

It Happened to Me

Boy Scouts:

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)
Den Chief Training [EL]
A Time to Tell

Venturers:

Crew Officer Orientation
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC)
Wood Badge (18+ years of age)
Youth Protection (Venturing Version) [EL]
SEAL (for Sea Scouts only)

For Older Scouts & Venturers:

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Kodiak Challenge
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
Powder Horn
The Trainer's EDGE


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