Most training is available online through the Online Learning Center at https://my.scouting.org.

Youth Protection Training must be completed prior to registration and must be renewed every two years.

While the courses listed below are the minimum required for Basic Leader Training, BSA offers many courses to help leaders provide the very best possible Scouting experience to youth. Find out more HERE.

CUB SCOUTING

Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader.

Training Requirements for:

Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters

• Youth Protection Training
• CLS: Cubmaster Position-Specific Training

Pack Committee Chairman, Pack Committee Members, and Parent Coordinators

• Youth Protection Training
• CLS: Pack Committee Position-Specific Training

Lion Guides and Tiger/Wolf/Bear/Webelos Den Leaders and AssistantS

• Youth Protection Training
• CLS: Den Leader Position-Specific Training
• Optional for Webelos Leaders: Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) - This course is required to earn the Webelos Leader Knot.

Pack Trainer

• Youth Protection Training
• CLS: Pack Trainer Position-Specific Training
• Fundamentals of Training & Trainer's EDGE

Unit College Scouter Reserve and Unit Scouter Reserve

• Youth Protection Training

CLS: Cub Scout Leader-Specific Training - This is the general name given to the overall course taught with the specific breakout sessions listed above.

SCOUTS BSA

Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader.

Training Requirements for:

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters

• Youth Protection Training
• Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training
• Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills

Troop Committee Chairman, Troop Committee Members, and Parent Coordinators

• Youth Protection Training
• Troop Committee Challenge

Unit College Scouter Reserve and Unit Scouter Reserve

• Youth Protection Training

VENTURING

Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader.

Training Requirements for:

Crew Advisors and Associate Advisors

• Youth Protection Training
• Venturing Advisor Specifics Training
• Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills (recommended if Crew has outdoor-oriented program)

Crew Committee Chairman, Crew Committee Members, and Parent Coordinators

• Youth Protection Training
• Crew Committee Challenge

Unit College Scouter Reserve and Unit Scouter Reserve

• Youth Protection Training

SEA SCOUTS

Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader.

EXPLORING

Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader.