There are a number of training courses available for both adults, and youth. Some are required, but many are optional. Be sure to check out the current trainings below!
Online trainings can be found at my.scouting.org/
For help on how to take online trainings, see
- National BSA Training Learning Library
- Step-by-Step Scouting U for Cub Scout Leaders
- Step-by-Step Scouting U for Scouts BSA Leaders
- Step-by-Step Scouting U for Venturing Leaders
For more information on training, see BSA Training
To be position trained, find your position and take the trainings listed. Online trainings can be found at https://my.scouting.org/ and scheduled classroom trainings will be listed under Upcoming Trainings.
Youth Protection Training
All adults are required to take youth protection yearly; For more information, see YPT_Training_How_To_Guide
- Classroom YPT - Check the Calendar
Cub Scouts
- Cubmaster and Assistant
- Cubmaster and Assistant Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Hazard Weather Training - Online; Needed to take youth on outdoor adventures; required every 2 years
- Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) - Classroom; Never expires
- Den Leader and Assistant
- Den Leader and Assistant Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Hazard Weather Training - Online; Needed to take youth on outdoor adventures; required every 2 years
- Pack Committee Chair
- Pack Committee Chair Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Pack Committee Member
- Pack Committee Member Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- New Member's Coordinator
- New Member's Coordinator Training - Online; Never expires
Scouts BSA
- Scoutmaster and Assistant
- Scoutmaster and Assistant Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Hazard Weather Training - Online; Needed to take youth on outdoor adventures; required every 2 years
- Introduction to Outdoor Skills (IOLS) - Classroom; Never expires
- Troop Committee Chair
- Troop Committee Chair Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Troop Committee Member
- Troop Committee Member Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Merit Badge Counselor
- Merit Badge Counselor Training - Online; Never expires
Venturing
- Crew Advisor and Associate
- Crew Advisor and Associate Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Hazard Weather Training - Online; Needed to take youth on outdoor adventures; required every 2 years
- Crew Committee Chair and Members
- Crew Committee Chair and Members Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
Sea Scouts
- Sea Scout Adult Leader
- Sea Scout Adult Leader Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Hazard Weather Training - Online; Needed to take youth on outdoor adventures; required every 2 years
Exploring
- Advisor and Associate
- Advisor and Associate Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Hazard Weather Training - Online; Needed to take youth on outdoor adventures; required every 2 years
- Exploring Committee
- Exploring Committee - Never expires
Chartered Organization Representative (COR)
Chartered Organization Representative Training - Online; Never expires
New Member Coordinator
- New Member Coordinator Training - Online; Never expires
Unit Commissioners
- Unit Commissioner Training - Online; Never expires
- District Commissioner Training - Online; Never expires
- Roundtable Commissioner Training - Online; Never expires
- Council Commissioner Training - Online; Never expires
District Members
- District Committee Chair Training - Online; Never expires
- District Committee Members Training - Online; Never expires
Council Board
- Council Board Acclimation Training - Online; Never expires
- Council Board President and Vice President Training - Online; Never expires
- Council Board Members - Online; Never expires
All online trainings can be found at: https://my.scouting.org/
Youth Protection Continuing Education
Neglect, Emotional Abuse, Exposure to Violence, and Physical Abuse - Online; Never expires
STEM in Scouting
- Nova Counselor Training - Online; Never expires
- Supernova Mentor Training - Online; Never expires
Venturing
- Crew Board of Review Training - Online; Never expires
Advanced Trainings
- Wood Badge - Classroom; Never expires
- Powderhorn - Classroom; Never expires
- Seabadge - Classroom; Never expires
Miscellaneous
- Journey to Excellence - Online; Never expires
- Safety Program - Online; Never expires
- Climb On Safely
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
- Hazardous Weather
- Drive Safely
- Fundamentals of Training (Train-the-Trainer) - Classroom; Never expires
- Trainer's EDGE - Classroom;
Den Chief Training - Classroom/Online; Never expires
Den chiefs are Scouts who assist a Cub Scout den leader or Webelos den leader. They are selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, and approved by the cubmaster and the pack committee for recommendation to the den leader. Den chiefs help Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks and encourage Cub Scouts to join a troop upon graduation. For more information, see Den Chief Training
Introduction to Leadership Skills
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) - Classroom/Online; Never expires
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Ships (ILSS) - Classroom/Online; Never expires
Powderhorn - Classroom; Never expires
Open to both registered adults and youth who are at least 13 and have completed the 8th grade, Powder Horn is a hands-on resource management course designed to give you the contacts and tools necessary to conduct an awesome high-adventure program in your troop, team, crew, or ship.
Sea Scouts
- Sea Scout Experience Advanced Leadership Training (SEAL) - Classroom; Never expires
- The SEAL training program is designed to teach leadership skills while underway. SEAL is designed to “jump start” the junior leaders of new Ships and to fine tune leaders of experienced ships. It is a demanding and remarkably rewarding hands-on leadership experience. New and experienced Sea Scouts will succeed at SEAL so long as they are willing to learn and work hard at preparation. For more information, see Seas Scouts SEAL Training
Advanced Trainings
- National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
- National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. For more information, see National Youth Leadership Training
- Ages 13-20 yrs old
- Prerequisites - Introduction to Leadership Skills
- Current courses available, see below
- National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. For more information, see National Youth Leadership Training
- NYLT Leadership Academy
- The NYLT Leadership Academy trains youth staff to be top-notch presenters, evaluators, and leaders of their councils’ National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) courses. This intensive one-week course will improve course (NYLT) knowledge and problem-solving skills, which will help them run world-class NYLT programs. For more information, see NYLT Leadership Academy
- Prerequisites - National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
- The NYLT Leadership Academy trains youth staff to be top-notch presenters, evaluators, and leaders of their councils’ National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) courses. This intensive one-week course will improve course (NYLT) knowledge and problem-solving skills, which will help them run world-class NYLT programs. For more information, see NYLT Leadership Academy
- Kodiak Challenge - Classroom; Never expires
- The Kodiak Challenge is designed to be an adventure that pushes the boundaries of every participant – one that will encourage you to try new things that may be out of your comfort zone. It is an experience—but one that has its underpinnings in the application of the leadership skills they learned in the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops or Crews, NYLT, and/or NAYLE. It is, as is all of Scouting, an adventure with a purpose.
- Ages 14-20 yrs old
- Prerequisites - Introduction to Leadership Skills
- The Kodiak Challenge is designed to be an adventure that pushes the boundaries of every participant – one that will encourage you to try new things that may be out of your comfort zone. It is an experience—but one that has its underpinnings in the application of the leadership skills they learned in the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops or Crews, NYLT, and/or NAYLE. It is, as is all of Scouting, an adventure with a purpose.
- National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
- National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience is an exciting program that enhances leadership skills and expands upon the team-building and ethical decision-making skills learned in NYLT. NAYLE emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and selfless service, and uses the core elements of NYLT to help youth internalize and strengthen these skills.
- Ages 14-20 yr old
- Prerequisites - National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
- National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience is an exciting program that enhances leadership skills and expands upon the team-building and ethical decision-making skills learned in NYLT. NAYLE emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and selfless service, and uses the core elements of NYLT to help youth internalize and strengthen these skills.