Scouts BSA Leader Requirements

Need to know what are the requirements to be trained for your unit leadership role?

A complete list of training courses is available on the national BSA site.

Troop Committee Member/Committee Chairman

• Youth Protection
• Troop Committee Challenge

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster

• Youth Protection
• Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Varsity Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader

• Youth Protection
• Varsity Adult Leader Training
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Varsity Team Committee/Committee Chairman

• Youth Protection
• Troop Committee Challenge

All leader-specific trainings are available online through myscouting.org. However, it is strongly encouraged that leaders attend their district’s classroom training instead for more hands-on training and in-depth discussions.

Position-specific training courses for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA are being updated and will be available January 2, 2019. Any progress on current training materials will not carry over to the new learning plan so be sure to complete any in-progess training before December 31, 2018.

District Training Chairs