Leader Position Specific Training is designed to provide training specific to each area of the Scouting program. These courses are taught by informed trainers who know how to engage groups and make learning fun. These courses are offered by the Council Training Committee online or in person, or may be done as small groups or by personal coaching. Prior to taking this training, leaders should complete Youth Protection Training.
Every Scout Deserves
Trained Adult Leaders
Leader Specific Training
Position “Trained” Requirements
Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Cubmasters & Assistant Cubmasters
- Den Leader Training
- Cubmaster Training
- Hazardous Weather Training
- Pack Committee Member or Pack Committee Chair Training
Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters
- Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training
- Hazardous Weather Training
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Pack & Troop Committee Members & Committee Chairs
- Pack Committee Member or Pack Committee Chair Training
- Troop Committee Member or Troop Committee Chair Training
E-Learning Courses
Some courses are available in the e-Learning section. A login is required, but anyone may create a 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.
These include:
- Leader Position-Specific Training:
Den Leader
Cubmaster
Pack Trainer
Pack Committee
Venturing Advisor
Venturing Committee
Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop Committee
Merit Badge Counselor
District Committee Basic
- Expanded Learning:
Safe Swim Defense
Safety Afloat
Weather Hazards
Climb On Safety