Pathways: Toastmasters Education Program
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What is Pathways?
The Pathways learning experience is a self paced, interactive, and flexible education program. It was created to help you strengthen your communication and leadership skills as you grow toward personal and professional success, all while having fun with others in the process!
Take this journey and partake in:
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The opportunity to build more than 300 skillset competencies
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Online content, affording you to learn anytime, anywhere
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Real-world, transferable skills
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6 Specialized Learning Paths, each with 5 levels and multiple projects (original 11 paths available for those in the legacy program)
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Dynamic Leadership
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Engaging Humor
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Motivational Strategies
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Presentation Mastery
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Persuasive Influence
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Visionary Communication
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Recent Pathways Enhancements:
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October 2025 - New Role & Presentation Requirements
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TI updated the meeting role requirements to achieve level completions starting at Level 1
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TI introduced new presentation requirements to Level 3-5 in addition to the current required projects in each level
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See the full list of new roles and presentations here
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Updates Coming in 2026 - Two Vintage Path Additions
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One path will be Ralph Smedley’s original Basic Training Manual with it’s original vintage look
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The other Path will consist of the Competent Communication manual and two Advanced Communication manuals
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October 2024 - Improved Base Camp LMS
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Improvements to the navigation & usability of the platform, paths, mobile access, online evaluation forms, and more
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This update also enabled automatic submissions of level and path completions for recognition in Club Central
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Find out more below, or on Toastmasters International. Sign up for Pathways there too.
Pathways Training
Getting Started With Pathways
Before You Start:
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Pathways Navigator (PDF) - all in one guide to getting started in Toastmasters and Pathways
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Interactive Pathways Navigator (Online) - interactive version of the Navigator
Picking Your Path:
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Paths and Project Catalog (PDF) - compare all paths (including legacy) with one page summaries & project descriptions
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Path and Project Matrix (PDF) - compare all the projects per path (including legacy) in a one page detailed table
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Path Comparison Chart (PDF) - compare all paths (including legacy) using required projects and time to complete level 5
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Pathways Training Slide Deck 2025 (updated October 2025) - a presentation including an overview of pathways, information on the paths, and base camp tutorials
Navigating The Program:
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Basecamp Users Guide (PDF) - a visual step by step guide for using Base Camp (post LMS update)
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Legacy - Welcome to Toastmasters Guide (PDF) - a visual step by step guide to getting started in Pathways
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Pathways Level Completion Checklist (PDF) - use this checklist to keep you on track as you progress through your path
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Legacy - Pathways 101 Training Video - YouTube video great for new members and those who are new to Pathways. Includes Pathways overview, Base Camp navigation, launching projects, providing feedback, and more
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New Pathways Role & Speech Requirement Chart (PDF) - Use this to help understand the October 2025 enhancements to Pathways
Resources For Basecamp Managers
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Legacy - Base Camp Manager Tutorial and Guide (PDF) - a guide for the base camp managers
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Pathways Progress Tracker for VPEs - Updated October 2025 (XLS) - help track where your members are in the Pathways program
Path to Distinguished Toastmaster
More Information
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DTM Process - Shows you the requirements needed to get your DTM in a vertical process chart
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DTM Quick Reference Chart (JPG) - an all in one easy reference graphic
Distinguished Toastmaster
Why stop at one path? Journey beyond being Proficient and receive the Distinguished Toastmaster award (DTM). This is the highest individual honor you can achieve in Pathways. Earn your DTM when you fulfill the following requirements:
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Complete two learning paths.
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Serve as a club officer for two six–month terms or one annual term, participate in the preparation of a Club Success Plan, and participate in a District-sponsored Club Officer Training.
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Serve a complete one-year term as a District leader.
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Serve successfully as a club mentor or coach.
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Serve successfully as a club sponsor or conduct a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership program.
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Complete the DTM project. (Members are required to create and implement a project of their own design, in which they demonstrate the skills and expertise they have gained.)