13/12/2024 – This page is being updated to reflect changes to the Scout Association’s learning programme

Branching Out learning is for when you want to stretch yourself and develop your skills and knowledge.

Some of the Branching Out learning is required if you want to do certain things – like learning for our accreditations. Other learning is there for if, and when, it’s helpful for you.

It covers a wide range of topics, from practical Scouts skills and how to deliver adventurous activities, to how to manage projects and events. Delivery methods vary with some content designed to be delivered face-to-face, in practical skills workshops for example, or as online content on the My Learning digital tool.

You can see what Branching Out will look like by exploring our Learning Tree.

To see when a particular course is being run in the county click here – if you don’t see a particular course you require you can contact the Adult Learning Team.

e-Learning

• Skills of leadership (Module 8)
• Working with adults (Module 9)
• Growing the section (Module 13)
• Residential (Module 16)
• Practical Skills (Module 18)
• International (Module 19)
• Assessing Learning (Module 25)
• Instructing Practical Skills (Module 27)
• Presenting (Module 29)
• Skills for Residential Experience (Module 38)
• Mentoring and Coaching (Module 39)
• Manager and Supporter Skills Courses

– Scout Association Workbook