Toastmasters
Education Tracks
The Education Program is divided into two tracks. Members may participate in both tracks at the same time, they are not mutually exclusive. The chart below summarizes the two tracks.
The Communication
Track
This track is dedicated to improving speaking and listening skills. The core
of the communication track is the Communication and Leadership Program manual
(aka the "Basic Manual"), which contains 10 speech projects. Every
new member is sent the basic manual and three other manuals: Your Speaking Voice,
Effective Speech Evaluation, and Gestures: Your Body Speaks.
The Leadership
Track
This track focusses on development of leadership skills through a variety of
club activities. You can serve as a Club leader, developing skills in planning,
training, motivating, and managing. You even can become a District leader, where
these skills are further enhanced. You also can participate in the "High
Performance Leadership" program which requires you to conduct a project
of your choice in which you serve as a leader. The program provides study material
and activities to complete.
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Communication
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Leadership
Track
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Competent
Toastmaster (CTM) Award
Complete basic Communication and Leadership Program manual |
Competent
Leader (CL) Award
Achieve CTM Serve as club officer Participate in Club Success Plan Attend Club Officer Training Conduct two Successful Club programs |
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Advanced
Toastmaster Bronze (ATM-B) Award
Achieve CTM Complete two advanced manuals |
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Advanced
Toastmaster Silver (ATM-S) Award
Achieve ATM-B Complete two additional advanced manuals Conduct two Better Speaker or Successful Club programs |
Advanced
Leader (AL) Award
Achieve CL Serve as district officer Complete High Performance Leadership program Serve as Club Sponsor, Club Mentor, or Club Specialist |
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Advanced
Toastmaster Gold (ATM-G) Award
Achieve ATM-S Complete two additional advanced manuals Coordinate Success/Leadership, Success/Communication, or Youth Leadership program. Coach a new member with his/her first three speeches. |
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Distinguished
Toastmaster (DTM) Award
Achieve Advanced Toastmaster-Gold (ATM-G) Achieve Advanced Leader (AL) |
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