Training for all appointments
When you're working towards completing your Wood Badge everyone with a volunteer appointment should complete the modules on this page. Once you've completed these modules, visit the main training pages to complete modules which are specific to your volunteer role.
Delivering a Quality Programme (12A)
Delivering a Quality Programme is a mandatory module for those who are completing a Wood Badge.
Discover Delivering a Quality ProgrammeThe Fundamentals of Scouting (05)
The Fundamentals of Scouting is for all adults in Scouting working towards the award of their Wood Badge.
Discover The Fundamentals of Scouting07: Scouting for all
This module is for Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders, Managers and Supporters working towards their Wood Badge.
Discover Scouting for All11: Administration
This module is for Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders, Managers and Supporters working towards their Wood Badge. It is also for Administrators who wish to undertake further training.
Discover AdministrationDigital skills toolkit
Need some help with doing things online? From using Word documents to sending group emails and navigating GDPR, our Digital Skills toolkit will help you feel more confident online. Don’t worry, completing the activities won't take up much of your time and it’s totally flexible and voluntary.
Get help with digital skillsCongratulations on completing the training modules on this page.
To complete your Wood Badge you will also need to complete your Getting Started modules and some modules which are specific to your volunteer role.
Module Matrix
This is a summary of the Scouts’ Adult Training Scheme and ongoing learning.
Read the module matrixSince September 1919, volunteers in the Scouts have been awarded the Wood Badge once they have completed their leader training.