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Leadership skills

Take advantage of our great leadership learning opportunities and be confident that you have the skills and knowledge to be an inspirational leader

You'll find a learning opportunity that's right for you

Whether you're a volunteer looking to become a leader, or an existing leader looking to refresh and build your skills - take a look. 

Leadership toolkit

Find resources, guidance and training to help you be the best leader you can be

Leadership qualification

Learn how to run a high quality unit, provide a great programme and support your girls as a leader

Young Leader Qualification

If you're aged 14-18, you can develop your leadership skills while supporting a unit with the Young Leader Qualification

Being a leader: about the sections

We have four sections - Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. Find out what makes them all unique.

Being a leader: the Five Essentials

Explaining The Five Essentials - the principles that run throughout the Girlguiding programme

Being a leader: the Promise and Law

Understanding the Girlguiding Promise and Law and how they bring everyone in guiding together

Beginning to Lead e-learning

For Guides who want to help at Rainbows and Brownies. This e-learning works best in Google Chrome.

Being a Commissioner e-learning

What you need to know if you're becoming a Commissioner. This e-learning works best in Google Chrome

GLOW - global learning online for WAGGGS

International leadership courses run by the World Association for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) online

More development skills from Girlguiding

Training for travel and residentials

Find out more about our qualifications for going away with guiding.

Leading outdoor adventures

Support girls to canoe, climb, walk, row or even helm a narrowboat!

A Safe Space training

Our safeguarding training ensures that volunteers offer girls a safe space where they can have fun, learn and grow

First aid training

Develop the skills and confidence you need to provide first aid for members

Fundraising and communications skills

Support Girlguiding and get brand-savvy