Leadership Training Academy

LTA—Leadership Training Academy
A New Training Philosophy

The Leadership Training Academy (LTA) is a new approach to Royal Rangers training. The previous Leadership Training Course (LTC) was a close-ended training plan. Once a commander earned his or her Leaders Medal of Achievement (LMA) there was no additional classroom-type training, outside of the national training events available, where the commander could enhance his or her skills and abilities.

With the development of the LTA, the Royal Rangers ministry has adopted a continuous training philosophy based on “modules” that a commander can complete in eight hours or less. This approach gives commanders the ability to customize a training plan that meets their unique needs! The LTA allows additional modules to be added as new training ideas or program changes are incorporated into Royal Rangers. This makes the LTA a life-long commitment to training!

A major change in the LTA approach is the new training format students will experience when they take the modules. LTA modules will not require homework, exams, or major time commitments outside the module. The major highlights of this approach are:

Quizzes, no exams required to pass!
On-your-own boxes; no required homework!
Everyone who attends passes with Council of Achievement held at the conclusion of every module!

The training listed here is just the beginning of the type of world-class training that will soon be available to every commander through the LTA!

Modules Available Now

Ranger Basics (8 hours)
This module is the foundational module that all new commanders will be encouraged to attend. Ranger Basics will provide a new commander with all the necessary information he/she needs to effectively lead boys in the weekly meetings.

LMA Transitional Module (6 – 7 hours)
This module is for those commanders who earned their LMA under the previous LTC program. It consists of a shorter version of Ranger Basics, plus the changes to the new program. This module is available now through December 31, 2003.

LTA Camp-Out
This training module is an overnight campout that is required for those commanders working with the Discovery, Adventure and Expedition Rangers. This module will prepare commanders to take boys camping.

Ranger Kids Skills (6 hours)
This module is for Ranger Kids commanders and will focus on the skills needed to safely take Ranger Kids on outings and field trips.

RK, DR/AR, or ER Age-Specific Activities (4 hours per module)
These age-specific modules will provide group commanders ideas, skills, and safe practices to follow when working with boys outside the Outpost meeting.

Discipleship 1 and 2 (3 hours each)
This module is intended to provide commanders with in-depth training in soul winning, counseling, and discipleship issues related to ministering to boys.

Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (2 hours)
This module will introduce commanders to FCF, its mission, goals, and requirements for membership and advancement. It is designed to encourage men to become members and for them to encourage membership among their boys.

How to Start an Outpost (2 hours)
This module is for those commanders who need to know how to start Royal Rangers in their church.

Outpost Chaplain (2 hours)
This module will equip Outpost Chaplains with the skills necessary to fulfill the spiritual needs of the outpost.

Outpost Council (2 hours)
This module will equip the Outpost Council member with the skills necessary to support the Royal Rangers program in their church.

Working with Boys with Disabilities (2 hours)
This module will help commanders effectively lead boys that are mentally and physically challenged.

Safety and the Church (3 hours)
This module will help commanders understand the most important safety issues when dealing with boys during outpost meetings, activities, and while transporting boys.

Successful Outposts (4 hours)
This module incorporates many ideas and best practices a commander can follow to create a successful outpost.

Child and Substance Abuse Prevention (3 hours)
This module introduces commanders to the life threatening aspects of substance and child abuse and how to spot boys currently living in an abusive environment.

District Leadership Training Course (DLTC) (5 hours)
This module is designed to prepare commanders for the challenging role as district or sectional Royal Rangers leaders.

The Patrol Method (2 hours)
This module helps commanders better understand the Patrol Method and how they can take advantage of this outstanding boy oriented leadership method.

Classroom Management (3 hours)
The best way to deal with classroom management problems is to prevent them in the first place. Therefore, most of the training you will receive during this module will focus upon the skills necessary to prevent problems in the classroom.

Presentation Skills (3 hours)
Whether you are just beginning your presentation career or are a seasoned veteran, this module will provide you with useful tips and tools you’ll be able to apply immediately.

Royal Rangers Data Manager (RRDM) (4 hours)
This module will provide the outpost commander with the skills, tips, and knowledge to effectively use the new RRDM in their local outpost.