Tiger Cub Den Leaders, Cub Scout Den Leaders (and their Assistant Leaders), Webelos Den Leaders (and their Assistant Leaders), Assistant Cubmasters, Cubmasters, Pack Trainers, and Pack Committee Members (including the Committee Chairman) can complete this training in one session! The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Basic Leader Essentials, the Leader Specific training for that position and Youth Protection Training.

Boy Scout Leader Specific Training

     For Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, this training is divided into four parts. The first three parts concentrate on troop operation and can be completed in one full day or three evenings. The fourth part, which focuses on outdoor skills, lasts approximately a day and a half, depending on the skill level of the new leader. The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Basic Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, and Youth Protection Training.

     For Troop Committee Members, Leader Specific training includes the Troop Committee Challenge. By following the Troop Committee Training Syllabus, participants can complete the challenge in three hours, after which they are considered trained (if they have completed Youth Protection Training).

Venturing Leader Specific Training

Developed for Venturing Advisors, Assistant Advisors, and Crew Committee Members, this training incorporates Venturing's current adult leader training. New Leader Essentials and Venturing Leader Specific Training can be completed in one day.  After the leader completes these two training session and Youth Protection Training, the leader is considered to be trained.

 

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

     Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right.

     Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders because it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences.

     The course is a day and a half long, but a leader can move at an accelerated pace by demonstrating mastery of a specific skill. The emphasis is on the skill, rather than on attending the course.

Wood Badge for the 21st Century

Wood Badge has evolved into the core leadership skills training course for the BSA. The new Wood Badge course focuses on strengthening every volunteer's ability to work with and lead groups of youth and adults and is less focused on outdoor skills, which are more effectively addressed in other courses.