Train-the-Trainer Series

Fundamentals of Training

Updated curriculum and new names for Fundamentals of Training & Trainer’s EDGE

In 2024 a task force team was assembled to review and update Fundamentals of Training and Trainers EDGE. The updated curriculum was piloted at Philmont Training Center and initially released in the fall of 2024. Several councils hosted the new versions of these training programs and provided feedback to the Scouting U team. The task force team responded to that feedback and additional updates were made. The final versions were released on June 2, 2025. 

Along with the updated curriculum comes new names for both.

Fundamentals Part 1: Science of Training (formerly Fundamentals of Training)

This course is designed to help Scouts and Scouters, regardless of their training experience, identify effective training methods for a variety of purposes. It will help freshen up the skills of current Scouting America trainers, as well. The skills and strategies presented here have been shown to improve teaching and learning—and will be of value to you, not only in your role in Scouting, but also in the ways that you communicate with others.

Fundamentals 1 Facilitator Guide Science of Training (NEW June 2025)

Fundamentals Part 2: Craft of Training (formerly Trainers Edge)

This course is the second part of the train-the-trainer continuum. As trainers develop their training skills, this course provides an opportunity for trainers to practice and refine their abilities through experiential learning, paired with feedback from faculty members and peers. This course also supplements the training development sessions offered during faculty development for advanced leadership training courses.

Fundamentals 2 Facilitator Guide Craft of Training (NEW June 2025)

Effective Design PowerPoint (NEW)

For more information, please contact Chuck Walker at Chuck.Walker@scouting.org.