Trained Scout leaders deliver a high-quality, engaging program for youth by understanding the “whys” and “hows” of Scouting. This knowledge enables leaders to effectively utilize resources, enhancing the program’s impact and ensuring it meets Scouting’s goals of citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Additionally, trained leaders are more confident in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities.
The Basic Leader Training program is designed for efficiency, allowing leaders to progress quickly and with minimal redundancy. It starts with mandatory Youth Protection Training, available online, and then follows a tailored pathway that addresses the specific needs and roles of each leader.
What Training Do I Need To Take To Be Considered Fully Trained For My Position?
Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters are considered trained when they have completed these courses:
- Youth Protection Training (Course available online)
- Cub Master and Assistant Cub Master Specific Training (Course available online)
- Hazardous Weather Training (Course available online)
Cub Scout Den Leaders are considered trained when they have completed these courses:
- Youth Protection Training (Course available online)
- Cub Scout Den Leader Training (Course available online)
- Hazardous Weather Training (Course available online)
Cub Scout Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed these courses:
- Youth Protection Training (Course available online)
- Pack Committee Training (Course available online)
Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed these courses:
- Youth Protection Training (Course available online)
- Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training (Course available online)
- Hazardous Weather Training (Course available online)
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Troop Committee Members are considered trained when they complete these courses:
- Youth Protection Training (Course available online)
- Troop Committee Challenge (Course available online)
Venturing Crew Advisors and Associate Advisors are considered trained when they have completed these courses:
- Youth Protection Training (Course available online)
- Venturing Leader Specific Training (Course available online)
- Hazardous Weather Training (Course available online)
Venturing Crew Committee Chairs and Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed these training’s:
- Youth Protection Training (Course available online)
- Crew Committee Specific Training (Course available online)
Youth Protection Training Required For All Leaders
All adults wanting to become a leader must take youth protection training before submitting an adult application. This training can be taken online by creating an account at my.scouting.org. Please print out the youth protection certificate and hand it in with the adult application.
Youth Protection Training must be renewed every two years.
- Youth Protection Training (Course available online)
Local Training Opportunities and Registrations
National Training
- BSA Online Learning Center
- Philmont Training Center
- Youth Protection Training (course available online)