Communication and Leadership Tracks

The Toastmasters education program consists of two tracks:

• Communication
• Leadership

A new member will start with the Communication track, which emphasizes speaking and listening skills. Once the Competent Toastmaster (CTM) level has been achieved, a Toastmaster may decide to challenge himself or herself to participate in a leadership track.

At this level, a Toastmaster can work on both tracks at the same time, providing the best opportunity to excel at both communication and leadership.

The Communication track progressively follows this path:

• New Member
• Competent Toastmaster (CTM)
• Advanced Toastmaster Bronze (ATM-B)
• Advanced Toastmaster Silver (ATM-S)
• Advanced Toastmaster Gold (ATM-G)
• Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

The Leadership track follows this path:

• New Member
• Competent Toastmaster (CTM)
• Competent Leader (CL)
• Advanced Leader(AL)
• Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

For the Communication track, the following awards can be earned. Their requirements and recognition are described.

Award	Requirements	Recognition
CTM	Completed the Communications and Leadership Manual. After completing all manual speeches, fill out CTM application form and have the VP Education sign it and submit it.	Certificate Letter to employer Two Advanced Manuals
ATM Bronze	Achieved CTM award Completed two Advanced Communications and Leadership manuals. After completing all manual speeches, fill out ATM-B application form and have the VP Education sign it and submit it.	Certificate Letter to employer
ATM Silver	Achieved ATM Bronze award Completed two additional advanced manuals (May not be those completed for ATM Bronze award). Conducted any two programs from the Better Speaker or Successful Club Series. After completing requirements, fill out ATM-S application form and have the VP Education sign it and submit it.	Certificate Letter to employer
ATM Gold	Achieved ATM Silver award Completed two additional advanced manuals (May not be those completed for ATM Bronze or Silver awards). Conducted a Success/Leadership program, a Success/Communication program, or a Youth Leadership program. Coached a new member with the first three speeches. After completing requirements, fill out ATM-G application form and have the VP Education sign it and submit it.	Certificate Letter to employer