Adult Training

Our adult volunteers get just as much from Scouting as young people. All adult Leaders in Scouting receive support through our comprehensive training programme, helping them to develop their current skills and learn new ones.

This training can help towards the achievement of external qualifications, while there are also awards which recognise dedication to training and outstanding service within the Movement.

Training is offered in two distinct stages. Initial training entitled 'Getting Started', gives an overview of the Movement and highlights the need for operating within the Association's key policies. It also signposts the new leader to the further training they may require.

Training is offered in a range of ways; residential, small group, e-learning or workbooks. There is also a facility to recognise relevant training undertaken elsewhere. Leaders undertaking training are supported by a more experienced leader who operates as a Training Adviser (coach/mentor).

Once the leader's personal training has been completed and they have demonstrated that they are putting their training into practice, then they can be awarded the Wood Badge.

The Wood Badge recognises the commitment to the values and ethos of the Movement by leaders who had undertaken training.

Training courses are published on our website as events.

Simply search for the module name or number you are interested in, or enter the term 'adult training' for a list of all training opportunities across the country.

For further information on a Region’s specific Adult Training Opportunities and timetable, please contact the Assistant Regional Commissioner (Adult Training) listed as follows:

Assistant Regional Commissioners (Adult Training)

Highlands and Islands - Craig Walker

North East - Ann Fotheringham

East- Callum Farquhar

South East - Ken Thomson

Forth - Isobel Aitchison

Clyde - Ann Gordon

West - Shirley Cairney

South West - Margaret Craik

More information:

For more information on Adult Training in Scotland please contact the Scottish Headquarters Commissioner (Adult Training)

For more detailed information on Adult Training, check out the Adult Training pages on The Scout Association website where you can also download the Training Advisers' Guide.