Toastmasters pathways

In the 2010 strategic plan, the Toastmasters Board of Directors called for the education program to be revitalized. The Board stressed the need to modernize the communication track as well as renew the focus on leadership learning in the leadership track.

The current education program has served Toastmasters for many years. However, much of the communication track hasn't been updated since the 1970s. The Toastmasters Pathways learning experience is not a departure from the current program, because it builds on the established educational foundation.

Pathways is a modernized learning experience suited to our changing global society. It offers you more benefits and more opportunities to learn, grow and meet personal and professional goals. You now have the opportunity to develop additional skills you can use not just in your club, but at your job or in your community as well.

Pathways was designed to keep club meetings at the center of your Toastmasters experience. The biggest changes you'll experience are the new opportunities to grow more skills and master additional competencies. You can still expect the same support from your fellow club members and the familiar structure of your club meetings.

The many benefits to members will include:

•A learning experience tailored to your personal and professional goals

•The opportunity to develop many skills relevant to an evolving global marketplace

•Recognition of educational achievements that will come earlier and more frequently

•New technological resources to improve speeches and support meeting roles

•Online access to educational materials

•Videos that model the skills you are learning

The different paths include:

•Motivational Strategies

•Presentation Mastery

•Leadership Development

•Innovative Planning

•Visionary-Communication

•Strategic Relationships

•Dynamic Leadership

•Persuasive Influence

•Effective Coaching

•Team Collaboration Each path is made up of five levels of increasing complexity. The program is designed this way so you're always building on what you learned in the previous level.All learning paths contain the following levels:

Level 1: Mastering Fundamentals Style-Level 2: Learning Your

Level 3: Increasing Knowledge

Level 4: Building Skills Level 5: Demonstrating Expertise

Base Camp is your online gateway to Pathways, where you will find everything you need on your journey. Here you can work on projects, track your progress, connect with members of your club and view badges and certificates you'll earn along the way. Base Camp also features resources to help guide you, including videos, quizzes, interactive activities and more.

Pathways gives you the flexibility to learn online or in print. Using Base Camp-Pathways' online learning management system–you'll have access to engaging learning tools, including videos, interactive quizzes and activities, feedback and recognition, useful tips and more. Choose from 10 unique learning paths that are accessible online. If you prefer to work in print, select paths are available in full-color, professionally bound materials.

In Pathways, your achievements are acknowledged frequently because recognition increases motivation. You'll earn digital badges and certificates as you progress through a path. When you complete your path(s), you receive the accolade of Proficient, signifying your demonstrated expertise. You can complete the Pathways Mentor Program and earn a credential. Those looking for more to achieve can explore the Distinguished Toastmaster award (DTM) and the Distinguished Club Program (DCP).