Position-Specific Training (Non-Units)

Role-Based Training

So you have taken the required Safeguarding Youth Training but training does not stop there!

All leaders are encouraged to take part in leader position-specific training before they meet with youth (or within 90 days) to prepare them for the opportunities and responsibilities relating to their leadership positions. This is also an opportunity for new leaders to get answers to questions they may have about their roles and about Scouting America in general. Training is available for every position at the unit, district, and council levels. See below for a list of position-specific trainings available by program type.

Completion of Safeguarding Youth Training and your Position-Specific Training is the measurement for being "trained" in Scouting America, allowing you to wear the Trained patch for your current position. The Trained patch is available for purchase from the Iott Scout Shop.

 

Non-Unit Level Positions

  • Unit Commissioners
  • Roundtable / Assistant Roundtable Commissioners
  • District / Assistant District Commissioners
  • Council / Assistant Council Commissioners

Position Trained Requirements infographic

Notes

  1. Membership Ethics course is required (in addition the modules listed in the infographic) for Council and District Commissioners to be position trained.

 

Online Learning

Click here to go to the Online Learning Plans for your position. 

Leaders who complete either the online or facilitated training are considered trained for their position.

Note: In order to access online learning you need to be logged into your My.Scouting account.

  • Committee Chair / Vice Chair
  • Membership
  • Fund Development
  • Program
  • Camping and Outdoor
  • Advancement
  • Activities and Civic Service
  • Nominating
  • Training
  • Member at Large

Position Trained Requirements infographic

 

Online Learning

Click here to go to the Online Learning Plans for your position. 

Leaders who complete either the online or facilitated training are considered trained for their position.

Note: In order to access online learning you need to be logged into your My.Scouting account.

  • Council President / Vice President
  • Council Treasurer / Board Members

Position Trained Requirements infographic

Notes

  1. Acclimation (portion of the training) is not required for position trained.
  2. D71 code is no longer available.

 

Online Learning

Click here to go to the Online Learning Plans for your position. 

Leaders who complete either the online or facilitated training are considered trained for their position.

Note: In order to access online learning you need to be logged into your My.Scouting account.

 

Updated: September 8, 2025 by MS