Fundamentals Part 1: Science of Training. This course is designed to help Scouts and Scouters, regardless of their training experience, identify effective training methods for a variety of purposes. It will also help refresh the skills of current Scouting America trainers. The skills and strategies presented here have been shown to improve teaching and learning—and will be of value to you not only in your role in Scouting but also in how you communicate with others.