The document provides instructions for completing required online training through the My Scouting website to become a certified Scouting leader. It outlines how to create an account, take the Youth Protection training, print the certificate, and update training records with the local council by entering the BSA membership number. Additional in-person training requirements are listed for certain leadership positions, such as Venture Leaders and outdoor skills training. Supplemental online courses are also recommended to enhance program knowledge.

1.  The following is a tutorial for the My Scouting
training website
 Please follow the tutorial to complete your
required training
 The training sessions only take about 20-30
minutes to complete on average
 The best part…they’re free and anyone can
complete them!

2. Type www.myscouting.org
and press “Enter”

3. Or sign in here if you Create an account here
are already registered

4. Click “E-Learning”

5. Click here to take
“Youth Protection”

6. When you complete
“Youth Protection”,
click “Next”

7. Be sure to turn your
certificate in with
your Adult Application
Enter your name
and troop, pack,
or crew number;
then press
“Print Certificate”
After printing your certificate, click “Next”

8. Click “E-Learning”

9. Now click on the
appropriate tab for
your Scouting unit
The light is now
green indicating that
the course is complete

10. To be considered “Trained”,
you must also complete Fast
Start and Leader Position-
Specific Training for your
position as well as “This
is Scouting”

11. As you complete your
training sessions, the
yellow lights will turn
green

12. Click on “Update My Profile”

13. Once you receive your BSA membership card,
select “Old North State Council” in the drop
down menu and enter your membership number.
Then press “Add”. This will update the council’s
computer with your training records.

14. More required training…
 Venture Leaders will need to take “Venture Leader Training
through the council
 Boy Scout and Venture Leaders will also need to complete
“Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills” through the council
 For Cub Scout packs going on any outing, at least one leader on
the outing must have completed B.A.L.O.O. (Basic Adult Leader
Outdoor Orientation) training through the council

15. Supplemental training…
 Webelos Leaders will need to complete “Outdoor Skills for
Webelos Leaders” through the council
 Pack Trainers will need to complete “Trainer’s E.D.G.E.”
through the district or council

16. Don’t forget all of the “Supplemental Training” that
is available online. These courses will increase your
knowledge of the program and make you a better leader!