Navigating Leadership Training

"Navigating Training for New Leaders"

Navigating Leadership Training

Training is an important part of being effective in your role as a volunteer in Scouting. Understanding the responsibilities of the position you are serving in and the resources available for you to be successful and efficient, will help you deliver a quality program for youth. It is our goal that all youth experience Scouting at its best, and being a trained leader helps ensure we reach that goal. 

For additional training, check out Northern Star's online University of Scouting Extension classes:

 

Additional Online Trainings

 

What Makes a Trained Leader?

Adult unit leaders are considered trained, and eligible to wear the official "Trained" emblem, once they have completed the basic training requirements for the position they hold. For a list of the required trainings for all Scouting positions can be found here: https://www.scouting.org/training/position-trained-requirements/  

Hazardous Weather Training is required for all Direct Contact Leaders to be considered trained. It is included in the online training modules for Direct Contact Leaders.  Hazardous Weather Training can be accessed as a standalone training as well and needs to be renewed every two years to stay "Trained" for the following positions: 

 

  • Cubmaster 
  • Assistant Cubmaster 
  • Den Leader 
  • Assistant Den Leader 
  • Scoutmaster 
  • Assistant Scoutmaster 
  • Crew Advisor 
  • Associate Advisor 
  • Skipper 
  • Mate

 

 

Renew Hazardous Weather Training here: Hazardous Weather Training

Training Program Access is broken up by the type of program you are involved with. Many leadership positions can complete training entirely online, or in person at University of Scouting, however, there are a few that require attending an overnight event. You can access online training by following these three easy steps. 

  1. Click on the link for your program type below 
  2. Login when prompted at my.scouting.org 
  3. Select and take the training for your position 

Additional Training Resources

Additional Training Resources can be found here: https://www.scouting.org/training/ 

TRAININGS BY PROGRAM

Cub Scout Leaders 

All aspects of position specific training can be completed online by clicking the link below, or by attending our University of Scouting events taking place twice a year. 

Cub Scout Trainings

Scouts BSA Leaders 

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters need to take Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster Basic Training online and attend in-person Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) at a council training event or Summer Camp. 

Committee Chairs and Committee members can complete training for their position online by clicking the link below. 

Merit Badge Counselors can complete training entirely online or by attending Merit Badge Counselor training in-person at University of Scouting or other events where it is offered. 

Scouts BSA Trainings

Venturing and Sea Scout Leaders 

All training for Venturing or Sea Scout Leaders can be completed online or by attending in-person training at the University of Scouting or other events where it is offered. In addition, there are supplemental and advanced trainings available on our council training page:  

Venturing and Sea Scout Trainings

 

Contact Us

Dave Arola

Training and Advancement Director
612-261-2333