Programme training
Explore our range of training options to learn all about delivering the Girlguiding programme
Get to grips with core elements of our programme.
We want you to feel confident about delivering our programme. This range of training opportunities will tell you all you need to know. They cover themes, awards, interest badges, skills builders and more.
The training is designed to be flexible so that it fits into your busy guiding lives. There are a range of modules for you to choose from. You don’t need to do all these modules - instead you can pick and mix the ones that best suit your needs.
Choose your training
You can choose whether you do the modules online as e-learning, or go to in-person training sessions with our experienced trainers. We also have a calendar of webinars so you can learn about the programme in real time with a Girlguiding trainer, and ask questions from the comfort of your own home. You could even do a combination of them all. The choice is yours!
- In-person - To attend an in-person training session find out what your area has scheduled as you normally would.
- Webinar - To attend a webinar, which is a live event online, check the upcoming sessions on our learning platform and book for a time that works for you. Webinars are booked on a first come, first served basis so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
- e-learning - To access the programme e-learning, head to the learning platform.
Get started with the programme
Log in to our learning platform to do these modules as e-learning or book onto a webinar that suits you.
Training modules
Ready to get going with our programme training? Choose your modules below.
Each module is available as in-person training, a webinar and as e-learning, meaning you're free to choose which topics you explore and how you access them. You can do the e-learning modules in any order, but we suggest you do the programme overview first.
Programme overview
An introduction to the programme and all its elements including: themes, unit meeting activities, skills builders, interest badges, Theme awards, section Gold awards and anniversary badges.
Unit meeting activities and skills builders
Find out more about these elements of the programme and how you might use them in your unit.
Interest and anniversary badges
Learn all about our interest badges and anniversary badges, how you can support girls with them and when to award them.
Awards
Delve into the details of Theme awards, section Gold awards, the Queen’s Guide award and the Commonwealth award. Find out how girls can achieve them and how you can support girls with them.
Unit programme planning
Explore how to create a balanced and varied, girl-led unit programme. Make sure it meets the Five Essentials and help all girls within your unit to fulfil their potential.
Section handbooks, badge and record books
Find out what’s in these resources for girls, how they can support your unit meetings and how you can help girls to use them. This training is only available as a webinar or through in-person training.