Last Updated March 17,2011
This section provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program. Many of the courses can be taken online. 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.

Training can be found online at http://myscouting.org/

What is a Trained Leader

A Scout leader is entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed some basic but important training courses. A direct contact Scout leader is considered fully trained and entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed the following training courses and the specific training for the position.

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training

Prior to running your first den or pack meeting, Cub Scout Leader Fast Start is the initial training course required for you to complete so that you may understand the fundamentals of the Cub Scouting program. There are separate fast start training courses for all Cub Scout leaders, catered to specific leadership roles in the pack. You will learn your specific responsibilities, how to keep your meetings fun and exciting, and what other resources there are to help assist you in planning for your den or pack meetings. This training is offered online or on a DVD. Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes

Youth Protection Training

Youth Protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. After each section of material, you will answer questions about that section’s topic. This course must be completed to earn the “Trained” emblem. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 40 minutes.

This Is Scouting

“This Is Scouting” provides an overview of the Scouting organization, including history, values, programs, Youth Protection, community involvement, and training. The module consists of six video sections, each followed by a brief quiz. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 50 minutes.

Additional Training

Available online

Fast Start Training
 Den Leader Fast Start  
 Cubmaster Fast Start  
 Pack Committee Fast Start  

Leader Position-Specific Training
 Leader Position-Specific - Tiger Cub  
 Leader Position-Specific - Wolf Cub  
 Leader Position-Specific - Bear Cub  
 Leader Position-Specific - Webelos  
 Leader Position-Specific - Cubmaster  
 Leader Position-Specific - Pack Trainer  
 Leader Position-Specific - Pack Committee  

Orientation Training
 This is Scouting

Supplemental Training
 Physical Wellness  
 Safe Swim Defense  
 Safety Afloat  
 Weather Hazards  
 ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast Start