Training Academy (TA) represents the process by which individuals attain certification to teach district-level training programs. Training Academies are conducted under the direction of a regional training coordinator in cooperation with the district training coordinators in that area. Basic qualifications to attend a Training Academy include:

• Complete the ADVANCED level of the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels (OLAL)
• Read the Royal Rangers Leader Manual
• Serve as an assistant instructor for at least 3 sessions of Ranger Essentials at a district training event, with an Instructor Trainer (IT) completing an evaluation during each of those sessions. 
• Be recommended by district/network director
• Score 95% or higher on the Training Academy open resource test (which must be accomplished prior to receiving a Training Academy teaching assignment)