What Training Do I Need?

What Makes a Trained Leader?

• Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed "This is Scouting" and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position.
• Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed "This is Scouting", Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
• Troop committee members are considered trained when they have completed "This is Scouting" and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific training.
• Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered trained when they have completed "This is Scouting", Varsity Scout Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
• Venturing crew Advisors, Assistant Advisors, and crew committee members are considered trained when they have completed "This is Scouting" and Venturing Leader Specific Training.

Where Do I Start?

It begins with the existing Fast Start training, continues through "This is Scouting", and is followed by Leader Specific training for each adult's role in the unit.

Here is a brief overview of the components of the training continuum pictured below.

Fast Start Training - available online via MyScouting
Fast Start training is the first step for any new volunteer and is to be delivered immediately after a new leader registers and before he or she meets with any youth member.

Basic Leader Training
The new Basic Leader Training comprises two parts: This is Scouting for all unit-level leaders and Leader Specific training, which is based on the leader's unit-level position.

Leader-Specific Training
These training courses include leader specific training for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing leaders; an introduction to outdoor leader skills; and the new Wood Badge course.