In the Boy Scout world, Leader Specific training can be thought of as being synonymous with High School education. This training is usually held in two phases. The first phase is a three part, day long, class room type setting (along with and right after New Leader Essentials) where much of the core ideals of the Boy Scouts, including the Patrol Method, are presented and discussed. The adults are broken up into patrols, and they go through the lessons together much as the Scouts will in their quest to First Class.

The second phase, called Outdoor Skills Training, is where many of the things the Scouts must master to advance in rank are taught to the adults. This phase is usually an overnight event, starting on a Friday evening and finishing Saturday afternoon or evening. The Outdoor Skills Training phase includes things like knife safety, orienteering, fire safety, cooking and basic service and program duties. It is not intended to give a deep understanding of all aspects, but a broad overview with the important parts highlighted. During this phase the adults will be operating in patrols, including the preparation of and participation in a campfire program and a flag ceremony.

A quote from the BSA website about Leader Specific training:
For Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters, this training is divided into four parts. The first three parts concentrate on troop operation and can be completed in one full day or three evenings. The fourth part, which focuses on outdoor skills, lasts approximately a day and a half, depending on the skill level of the new leader. The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.