Learning with Scouting

We’re kicking off a new way to approach learning, with our push to improve the volunteer experience. You can find key resources and online training on the Scouts UK website. We also offer a number of training events, you can find information on these below.

Learning tailored to you

UK Learning Hub

All our training for adult volunteers can be found on the Scouts UK website.

UK Training Hub

Support for Trainers running the Scout Adult Training Scheme

Practical Skills

Resources to support all leaders, regardless of background or experience, to learn new skills.

Local Learning Opportunities

Whether it’s online or in your local area, check out some local learning opportunities ran by our Regions.

Upcoming National Training Events

Mountain Training: Mountain Skills

Oct 16th, 2026 – Oct 18th, 2026

A Mountain Skills course is a great way to learn the essential skills you will need to enjoy the mountains in the UK safely. Whether you'd like to feel more confident using a map, you have ambitions to climb Everest or become a Mountain Leader, a Mountain Skills course is a great first step. This...

Mountain Training Hill Skills

Oct 23rd, 2026 – Oct 25th, 2026

A Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. No previous hill walking experience is required because the content of the course is aimed at beginners. If you do have some experience of hill walking but aren't confident about planning walks, navigating and understanding the equipment required, then a Hill Skills...

Sold out – Archery GB Instructor Course

Nov 6th, 2026 – Nov 8th, 2026

*This event is sold out* Would you love to learn how to lead archery sessions? Then come along to our beginners instructors course! The Archery GB Instructor Award is the industry’s leading training course for archery. The course is designed for learners with little or no prior experience of archery. What’s involved? You will be trained...

Archery GB Instructor Course

Dec 11th, 2026 – Dec 13th, 2026

Would you love to learn how to lead archery sessions? Then come along to our beginners instructors course! The Archery GB Instructor Award is the industry’s leading training course for archery. The course is designed for learners with little or no prior experience of archery. What’s involved? You will be trained and assessed by accredited Archery...

Kandersteg International Scouts Centre Adults Only Visits Abroad Training Expedition

Jun 18th, 2027 – Jun 21st, 2027

Scouts Scotland is excited to launch a unique international training opportunity for adult volunteers: an immersive Visits Abroad Adult Training Expedition to the world-renowned Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC). Taking place in 18th - 21st June 2027 (3 days / 2 nights), this experience is designed as a practical, hands-on introduction to planning and leading...

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