Boy Scout Leader Training

Trained leaders and involved parents provide quality programs that keep boys in Boy Scouting and help them advance in rank. You are encouraged to take a course that’s offered at a convenient time and location, regardless of whether it is in your District. Those Boy Scout leaders who have taken all courses marked with an (*) for their position are considered “trained” in that position and may wear the "Trained" training badge.
Boy Scout Leaders may wear the Boy Scout Leader’s Training Award by completing the Boy Scout Leader's Training Award requirements.
Also see the Scouter's Key requirements for the Scouter's Key Award.

TRAINING AVAILABLE TO ADULTS	COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Fast Start	Take first. A short orientation offered in the Troop and on the National Council’s website.
New Leader Essentials	Take second. An overview of Scouting and its leadership from Tigers to Venturing. Required before taking any leadership training. Helpful toward understanding how the Scouting training continuum works. This class need only be taken once in your Scouting career.
Youth Protection Training	Take anytime before contact with youth. Conducted frequently. A must for every adult leader. Training is valid for 3 years, and may be renewed online.
Scoutmaster Leader Specific*	Take third. Scoutmaster Leader Specific provides detailed training for the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster positions.
Troop Committee Challenge*	Take third. Provides detailed information for the Committee Chairman and Committee Members. Sometimes is taught along with Scoutmaster Leader Specific, but can be offered separately. Check with your District Training Chairman.
Basic Adult Leader Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)	Take forth or fifth. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills provides hands-on experience in each of the outdoor skills a Boy Scout is expected to master by the time he reaches First Class Rank.
Wood Badge	Take forth or fifth. Outstanding team-building experience. National advanced leadership course focuses on ability to lead groups of youth and adults. Offered semi-annually in Spring and Fall. Each course conducted over two weekends. Basic Adult Leader Training is required. Highly recommended.

Also see: Supplemental Training

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