The training program of the Boy Scouts of America provides this information and helps leaders become confident in carrying out their responsibilities. Each Scout leader’s job is different. This is the main reason why training leaders is so vital to the success of the program. Not only must they know how important their jobs are, but they must be acquainted with the methods used to attract and hold boys in Scouting.
Click to download the Required Training Matrix
On-Line Training Center
BSA maintains an on-line Training Center at my.Scouting.org where leaders can go for a number of required and supplemental courses such as Youth Protection, Fast-Start, This is Scouting, Hazardous Weather Safety, Safe Swim Defense, etc.) Once logged in, training courses can be found by selecting the Home button in the upper left corner, then My Dashboard in the menu list. It will default to the My Training section which was also enhanced providing 4 new tab selections:
YPT – displays the Youth Protection training courses available.
Training Center – displays the Scouting programs containing the training courses applicable to the specific program. “Other” has supplemental training courses.
Requirements – displays training courses required to become position-trained for your current registered position(s).
Completions – displays training courses which you have completed.
Additional Courses and Syllabi for Scout Leaders
Scouting has a lot of courses to make sure that our leaders are trained. If your unit is planning one of these events, check out the training material that is available.
- Board of Review Training
- Order of the Arrow and Your Troop
- Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents
- Philmont Training Center
- Passport to High Adventure Training Online
- BSA Bike Safety Guidelines
- Climb On Safely
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
- Trek Safely
- Beginning Cold Weather Camping
- Cooking without Utensils
- Defensive Driver Course
- Keys to Safe Driving
- Pinewood Derby (How to Conduct)
- Teaching Leave No Trace
- Trainer’s EDGE Syllabus