Scouts BSA Leaders

In order to be considered position-specific trained, and be eligible to wear the "Trained" patch under your position patch, an adult leader in a Scouts BSA Troop must take the following courses:

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters

  • Youth Protection Training, every two years
  • Hazardous Weather Training, every two years
  • Scoutmaster Specific Training
  • Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Troop Committee Chairman and Troop Committee Members

  • Youth Protection Training, every two years
  • Troop Committee Challenge

Youth Protection Training, Hazardous Weather, Scoutmaster Specific, and Troop Committee Challenge are currently available online at my.Scouting.org or as in-person classroom sessions. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is only available as an in-person course. Check the Training Calendar for upcoming courses.