Instructor Training

Royal Rangers instructors play a central role in the success of the program by providing valuable training on both the national and district levels to equip leaders for success in their various areas of responsibility. Instructors attain certification to teach district-level training programs through the Royal Rangers Training Academy. Certification to teach national-level training program is attained through National Academy.

Training Academy

Training Academy (TA) represents the process by which individuals attain certification to teach district-level training programs. Training Academies are conducted under the direction of a regional training coordinator in cooperation with the district training coordinators in that area. Basic qualifications to attend a Training Academy include:

• Complete the Advanced level of the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels (OLAL)
• Read the Royal Rangers Leader Manual
• Serve as an assistant instructor at a minimum of at least one training event or course (Ranger Basics, Ranger Essentials, or a continuous learning elective)
• Be recommended by district/network director
• Score 95% or higher on the Training Academy open resource test (which must be accomplished prior to receiving a Training Academy teaching assignment)

Individuals meeting the above requirements may be invited to submit an application to Training Academy by their district director and Regional Training Coordinator (RTC). Contact your district director for more information. Please note that attendance at a Training Academy does not guarantee certification.

National Academy

National Academy is a national training seminar designed to train recommended leaders to become staff members at national training events. Details concerning the qualifications to attend National Academy and the process for submitting an application can be found on the National Academy Guidelines handout.

Advanced Academy

National Advanced Academy is a national training seminar designed to train recommended leaders for specialized leadership roles at the various national training events. Details concerning the qualifications to attend National Academy and the process for submitting an application can be found on the Advanced Academy Guidelines handout.

Academy Instructor

National Academy Instructor is a member of the instructing staff at a National Academy or Advanced Academy. Serving as an Academy Instructor is by invitation only from the national Royal Rangers ministry.