Pathways Learning Experience

Learn how to start your journey of personal and professional development through Pathways, the Toastmasters education program!

It’s a journey of possibilities. Pathways features online learning, cutting-edge content, interactive tools, strong mentoring and evaluation components, and a multitude of options. Exciting learning paths include Motivational Strategies, Presentation Mastery and Effective Coaching. In Pathways, members can learn nearly 300 competencies—practical skills that are transferable to the world outside Toastmasters.

As you progress through Pathways, you will:

  • Practice and improve your communication and leadership skills.

  • Give speeches in your club based on assignments in Pathways.

  • Challenge yourself to build and refine certain competencies and skills.

  • Complete a range of projects that include persuasive speaking, motivating others, creating a podcast and leading a group in a difficult situation.

Develop real-world, transferable skills in many different areas through Pathways—communication, leadership, management, strategic planning, service to others, public speaking and more.

What is your educational journey?

The Toastmasters Pathways learning experience offers many different routes for exploration and achievement.

This modernized learning experience is the result of years of planning and expertise by a large team, including the Board of Directors, World Headquarters staff and member volunteers. The program’s wide-ranging benefits include:

  • Customized learning tailored to personal and professional goals

  • Early and frequent recognition of accomplishments

  • Mobile access to educational materials

  • Expanded video and digital content

Progress in Toastmasters learning is a journey of self-development. Pathways will help you reach your potential.

The District One website explains the five 'core competencies' and ten 'paths' for your educational journey.

Getting Started on Pathways

Log on...

...to the Toastmasters International website with your personal ID.

Follow these...

...step-by-step instructions for choosing your educational path and starting your Toastmasters journey:

Other Pathways Resources

The ultimate source of information about the Pathways educational program.

The Navigator is filled with essential information about the Toastmasters journey. Use it to help you begin your journey and support your progress. Whether you are just embarking on your journey or are a seasoned Toastmaster, The Navigator can answer your questions and guide you along the way.

Our home district provides a lot of helpful information about the Pathways program.

From our fellow Toastmasters up North, a comprehensive, simple information site.

A list of all projects in every path

A downloadable list of all projects in every path

For more information, contact our VP of Education.