Training Info (Adult)

Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!

In order for a Boy Scout Leader Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) to be fully trained, the following courses must be completed:

Youth Protection [available online] [Expires every 2 years]

Boy Scout Leader Fast Start [available online]

This is Scouting [replaces New Leader Essentials] [available online]

Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (BSLST) (also known as SM I, SM II, SM III)

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)

For Tour Plans/Permits, we also need ASMs who have completed the following training (most available online!) for each outing:

Weather Hazards [available online] [Expires every 2 years]

Safe Swim Defense [available online] [Expires every 2 years]

Safety Afloat [available online] [Expires every 2 years]

Trek Safely [available online] [Expires every 2 years]

Climb On Safely [available online] [Expires every 2 years]

Physical Wellness [available online]

First Aid [Expires every 2 years]

CPR and AED [Expires every 2 years]

Wilderness First Aid [Expires every 2 years]

In order for a Boy Scout Leader Troop Committee Member to be fully trained, the following courses must be completed:

Youth Protection [available online] [Expires every 2 years]

Boy Scout Leader Fast Start [available online]

This is Scouting [replaces New Leader Essentials] [available online]

Troop Committee Challenge (TCC) [available online]

In order for a Boy Scout Leader Merit Badge Counselor to be fully trained, the following courses must be completed:

Youth Protection [available online] [Expires every 2 years]

Merit Badge Counselor's Training [available through Council]

In addition, we encourage all Troop parents to take Youth Protection Training (YPT).

Where to Get Trained

Online Training

Many of the required training courses can be completed online, in the convenience of your own home. Visit the BSA Online Training Center at My Scouting.

Your “MyScouting Profile”

New members will need to take YPT in order to submit your application. Create an online profile at My Scouting, complete the course, print your certificate, and attach it to your application.

Once your application is approved and you are registered, you will be assigned a BSA ID number. It is very important that you add this BSA ID number to your online profile at My Scouting, as we need to be able to track training for tour plans and re-chartering. You must enter this member ID into your MyScouting profile so that your local council has a record of the training you have taken online. To do this, log into MyScouting, click My Profile, and enter your member ID number. This links your Youth Protection training, and any other MyScouting training, to your BSA membership.

Other BSA Training Links

BSA Training Home

BSA Training-Adult Great descriptions of the training courses and other useful information.

Face-to-Face Training

The Districts in our Council offer many opportunities for Adult Leadership Training. The links below offer more information.

Pikes Peak Council Leadership Training Offers a training calendar, news, and other resources.

Pikes Peak Basic Leader Training Program Information on the required training for each position.

Pikes Peak Council Winter 2013-14 Resource Guide--note page 20 for a quick list of upcoming training.

Venture Crew 3022's 2014 CPR/AED and First Aid Course Schedule

Denver Council Leadership Training

Report Your Training

After you complete a training course, please email our training coordinator the course name and date of completion so that we can keep our training records up-to-date.