Youth Protection Training
The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing programs.
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for all new registered leaders, and must be retaken every two years to maintain registration. YPT is designed to help keep our youth safe from abuse. Participants will learn the Boy Scouts of America's youth protection guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. Every registered leader must take Youth Protection Training online at my.Scouting.org. A login is required, but anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit. Venturing Leaders must take Venturing YPT online at my.Scouting.org.
Take YPT online
Youth Protection Training is Required
- Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers.
- Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
You do not have to be a registered member or have a member ID to take youth protection training.
Youth Protection
Protección Juvenil En Español
Cub Scout Leader Training
As a Cub Scout leader, and a mentor for the youth in our community, you will find Scouting to be a fun and exciting program for you and your Scouts. The training program of the Boy Scouts of America will provide you with all the basic tools needed to be successful in your leadership position, along with continual opportunities to refine your skills, as you become comfortable in delivering a quality Cub Scouting program.
Cub Scout Leader Basic Training
Cub Scout leaders are considered trained and eligible to wear the official Trained emblem once they have completed:
Basic Leader Training Course Descriptions:
Cub Scout Leader Training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. Cub Scout Leader Training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. The Den Leader Position-Specific Training course provides Cub Scout den leaders with the basic information they need to conduct successful den meetings. The Cubmaster and Assistant Position-Specific Training course is intended to provide Cubmasters and assistant Cubmasters with the basic information they need to conduct successful pack meetings. The purpose of the Pack Committee Challenge - Pack Committee Position-Specific Training is to familiarize pack committee members with the various responsibilities of the individual members of the committee as well as the committee as a whole. The goal is to help each pack committee work as a team to improve the Scouting experience for adult and youth members. These training classes are offered online at my.Scouting.org, at University of Scouting and Top Leader Training, and taught by the district training team.
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for all new registered leaders and must be retaken every two years to maintain registration. YPT is designed to keep our youth safe from abuse. Participants learn the Boy Scouts of America's Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. Every registered leader must take Youth Protection Training online at my.Scouting.org. A login is required, but anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit.
Hazardous Weather Training. Weather conditions are an important factor in any outdoor Scouting activity. The online training is designed to help participants plan and prepare for hazardous weather.
Additional Cub Scout Training Opportunities
Online Training
There are many training courses that can be taken online. To access the training courses, go to My.Scouting.org and then:
Create an account — this can be done with or without your BSA membership ID.
- If you enter your membership ID, your training records will be updated at the council office.
- If you are not yet registered, you can still take training. Just print the certificate at the end of each course.
- After your account is created, you will receive an email with a link. Click the link to activate your My.Scouting.org account. This must be done before you can log in. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder.
- Once you log in to My.Scouting.org, click E-Learning on the left side. Program related trainings are listed under tabs (Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and General).
- Submit your certificate of completion to your district training chair.
- Click on training validation to review what courses you have taken. This includes courses recorded at the council office.
Training Validation: After logging onto My.Scouting.org, click on “Training Validation” to determine if your trainings have been recorded in the council's computer system. If you notice any discrepancies in your training records, contact the district training chair .
Scouts BSA Leader Training
As a Scouts BSA leader, and a mentor for the youth in our community, you will find Scouting to be a fun and exciting program for you and your Scouts. The training program of the Boy Scouts of America will provide you with all the basic tools needed to be successful in your leadership position, along with continual opportunities to refine your skills, as you become comfortable in delivering a quality Scouts BSA program.
Scouts BSA Leader Basic Training
Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained and eligible to wear the official Trained emblem once they have completed:
Troop Committee Members are considered trained and eligible to wear the official Trained emblem once they have completed:
- Youth Protection Training online at my.Scouting.org, and
- Troop Committee Challenge online at my.Scouting.org
Basic Leader Training Course Descriptions:
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for all new registered leaders, and must be retaken every two years to maintain registration. YPT is designed to keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America's youth protection guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. Every registered leader must take Youth Protection Training online. Registered members of the BSA should provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit.
Scoutmaster Position-Specific Basic Training provides troop leadership with the information and tools they need to lead successful Scouts BSA troops. Find a course near you. 
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS): Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Find a course near you.
Troop Committee Challenge helps troop committees work as a team to improve the Scouting experience, helps build the commitment of individual members and cultivates a better troop committee team. This online course focuses on the core beliefs, aims, and methods of Scouting. Specifically, it helps each committee member learn and identify his or her role and responsibilities in support of the adult leaders in the unit, to provide a quality troop experience for the Scouts.
Hazardous Weather Training. Weather conditions are an important factor in any outdoor Scouting activity. The online training is designed to help participants plan and prepare for hazardous weather.
Additional Training Opportunities
Online Training
There are many training courses that can be taken online. To access the online training, go to My.Scouting.org and then:

- Create an account — this can be done with or without your BSA membership ID.
- If you enter your membership ID, your training records will be updated at the council office.
- If you are not yet registered, you can still take training. Just print the certificate at the end of each course.
- After your account is created, you will receive an email with a link. Click the link to activate your My.Scouting.org account. This must be done before you can log in. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder.
- Once you log in to My.Scouting.org, click E-Learning on the left side. Program related trainings are listed under tabs (Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and General).
- Submit your certificate of completion to your District Training Chair.
- Click on training validation to review what courses you have taken. This includes courses recorded at the council office.
Training Validation: After logging onto My.Scouting.org, click on “Training Validation”, and confirm if your trainings have been recorded in the council's computer system. If you notice any discrepancies in your training records, contact the district training chair .
Venturing Leader Training
As a Venturing Leader and a mentor for the youth in our community, you will find Scouting to be a fun and exciting program for you and your Scouts. The training programs of the Boy Scouts of America will provide you with all the basic tools needed to be successful in your leadership position, along with continual opportunities to refine your skills as you become comfortable in delivering a quality program.
Venturing Leader Basic Training
Venturing Leader Basic Training Course Descriptions:
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for all new registered leaders and must be retaken every two years to maintain registration. YPT is designed to keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America's youth protection guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. Every registered leader must take Youth Protection Training online at my.Scouting.org. Registered members of the BSA should provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit.

Venturing Advisor Position-Specific Training provides crew leadership with the information and tools they need to lead successful crew. This course can be taken online or find a course near you.
Hazardous Weather Training. Weather conditions are an important factor in any outdoor Scouting activity. The online training is designed to help participants plan and prepare for hazardous weather.
Additional Venturing Leader Training Opportunities
Online Training
There are many training courses that can be taken online. To access the online training, go to My.Scouting.org and then:

- Create an account — this can be done with or without your BSA membership ID.
- If you enter your membership ID, your training records will be updated at the council office.
- If you are not yet registered, you can still take training. Just print the certificate at the end of each course.
- After your account is created, you will receive an email with a link. Click the link to activate your My.Scouting.org account. This must be done before you can log in. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder.
- Once you log in to My.Scouting.org, click E-Learning on the left side. Program related trainings are listed under tabs (Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and General).
- Submit your certificate of completion to your District Training Chair.
- Click on training validation to review what courses you have taken. This includes courses recorded at the council office.
Training Validation: After logging onto My.Scouting.org, click on “Training Validation”, and confirm if your trainings have been recorded in the council's computer system. If you notice any discrepancies in your training records, contact the district training chair.
Sea Scouts Leader Basic Training
As a Sea Scouts Leader and a mentor for the youth in our community, you will find Scouting to be a fun and exciting program for you and your Scouts. The training programs of the Boy Scouts of America will provide you with all the basic tools needed to be successful in your leadership position, along with continual opportunities to refine your skills as you become comfortable in delivering a quality program.
Sea Scouts Leader Basic Training
Sea Scouts Leader Basic Training Course Descriptions:
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for all new registered leaders and must be retaken every two years to maintain registration. YPT is designed to keep our youth safe from abuse. Participants will learn the Boy Scouts of America's Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. Every registered leader must take Youth Protection Training online at my.Scouting.org. Registered members of the BSA should provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit. 
Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training
provides the nuts and bolts of organizing, running, and growing the Sea Scout program. SSALBT is offered at Sea Scout Academy, University of Scouting or on special request. Contact the council Sea Scouts committee to schedule as course. Find a course near you.
Hazardous Weather Training. Weather conditions are an important factor in any outdoor Scouting activity. The online training is designed to help participants plan and prepare for hazardous weather.
Required courses to lead water activities
BSA requires the following training courses to conduct water activities and file a tour plan:
- Safety Afloat online at my.Scouting.org (every 2 years)
- Safe Swim Defense online at my.Scouting.org (every 2 years)
- Weather Hazard Training online at my.Scouting.org (every 2 years)
- Trek Safely online at my.Scouting.org (required for a long cruise or extensive trek)
- First Aid from American Red Cross or American Heart Association (every 2 years)
- CPR from American Red Cross or American Heart Association (adult, youth and infant, every 1 to 2 years)AED from American Red Cross or American Heart Association (every 1 to 2 years)
- National Association of State Boating Laws Administrators (NASBLA) approved state boarder course
Highly Recommended Supplemental Training
Technical boating training is offered by the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA). We strongly recommend that you meet the skill standards of one of these two organizations, or that of a Coast Guard licensed deck officer.
- Seabadge is the advanced leadership and management course for leaders of the Sea Scouting program.
- Seabadge Underway is a three full day or two weekend practical leadership laboratory typically using a 40-foot power or sail boat. Participants function as Sea Scout youth with instructors in the adult role. Participants will be able to see how the ideal Sea Scout ship should operate. Participants must already have the Ordinary and most of the Able Piloting skills and pass a test on seamanship and a test on piloting.
- Wood Badge is a six-day advanced leadership training for leaders of all Scouting programs.
- United States Power Squadrons. USPS (www.usps.org) offers many courses.
- NASBLA approved course mentioned above under the title “America's Boating Course.”
- Seamanship introduces many seamanship topics, expands on the NASBLA course content.
- Sailing teaches the basics of sailing terminology, procedures and techniques.
- Piloting teaches chart reading, position plotting, dead reckoning, and GPS navigation.
- USPS offers Advanced Piloting and several offshore navigation courses that include celestial. They also offer many two-hour seminars on specific topics that will be of use to Sea Scouts and leaders.
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. USCGA offers several courses. Their format is somewhat different than USPS. http://cgaux.org/boatinged
- NASBLA approved course mentioned above under the title “About Boating Safety.”
- Boating Skills and Seamanship is designed for power boaters and covers how to handle a power boat and many basic seamanship topics. This course expands on the NASBLA content.
- Sailing Skills and Seamanship is designed for sail boaters and covers how to handle a sailboat, terminology, procedures, techniques. This course expands on the NASBLA content.
- Weekend Navigator covers piloting topics based on chart reading, position plotting, dead reckoning, and GPS navigation.
- United States Coast Guard. Many schools offer a Coast Guard captain's license. The “Six-Pack” license usually takes 40 hours or so of instruction. Scouters who operate a vessel requiring a license must acquire that license before operating in command.
Additional Training Courses
Online Training
There are many training courses that can be taken online. To access the online training, go to My.Scouting.org and then:

- Create an account — this can be done with or without your BSA membership ID.
- If you enter your membership ID, your training records will be updated at the council office.
- If you are not yet registered, you can still take training. Just print the certificate at the end of each course.
- After your account is created, you will receive an email with a link. Click the link to activate your My.Scouting.org account. This must be done before you can log in. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder.
- Once you log in to My.Scouting.org, click E-Learning on the left side. Program-related trainings are listed under tabs (Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and General).
- Submit your certificate of completion to your District Training Chair.
- Click on training validation to review what courses you have taken. This includes courses recorded at the council office.
Training Validation: After logging onto My.Scouting.org, click on “Training Validation”, and confirm if your trainings have been recorded in the council's computer system. If you notice any discrepancies in your training records, contact the district training chair.