Pathways Resources
The Pathways educational program offers members learning paths to meet professional goals in an evolving global marketplace, technology resources, mobile access, and expanded video and digital content to increase learning in a global community.
Pathways is a competency-based program that has eleven specialized learning paths. Each learning path has five levels of achievement that increase in complexity and contain at least fourteen projects with a mix of required and elective projects.
For the new Level 1 projects added in October 2021, demonstration videos for vocal variety, body language, and gestures have also been provided.

October 2021 – New Level 1 Projects
A new and revised Pathways Level 1 Project was leased in English on October 27, 2021. The new Level 1 includes two new projects that join a revised Ice Breaker and Evaluation and Feedback. “Writing a Speech with Purpose” and “Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language” will help teach new members basic public speaking skills right away and set them up for success on their Toastmasters journey. The Researching and Presenting project is now an elective in Level 3. All English paths purchased on or after October 27, 2021, include the new Level 1. Paths in progress or already completed will continue with the previous Level 1 projects.
BODY LANGUAGE & GESTURES VIDEO | VOCAL VARIETY VIDEO |
Toastmasters International Resources
- Pathways Overview – Welcome to Pathways on home page of International Website
- Navigator (digital) Navigator (PDF)
- Essential User Guide
- See “Pathways Learning Experience” section for complete review of Pathways
- Take Assessment & Choose Your Path
- Pathways FAQ – Pathways FAQ on the Toastmasters International site
- Icebreaker Project (PDF)
- Icebreaker Evaluation Form (PDF)
District 26 Supplemental Resources
- Pathways Required Project Overview 011722
- Pathways Grid by Keith Horowitz 2022-Feb-21
- Susie Overton Trainings:
- #1 Pathways Training Orientation to the Online Experience: https://youtu.be/GK-fq-i5_Fg
- #2 Pathways Training Base Camp Dashboard: https://youtu.be/9uMZVXDCdhI
- #3 Pathways Training Working in Pathways Projects: https://youtu.be/mwmk5QBlSv4
- Pathways Advisory Team Areas
- Paths and Project Overview (District 4)
- Overview of all projects in Pathways
- Paths and Project Catalog (District 57- version 5)
- Getting Started in Pathways Guide by S. Overton
- Getting Started Guide with Project Completion by C. Pace
- Pathways Competencies by Level (District 33)
- Listing of all competencies by level by A. Hill
- Pathways Matrix (old version PDF)
- Chart of all projects by level by K. Horowitz
- Best Club Practices Pathways Update 081619 (PDF)
- Guidelines for club success by S. Overton
Pathways Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

1. Complete two paths
2. Serve as a club officer for 12 months
3. Serve as a district officer for 1 year
4. Serve as a club mentor or club coach
5. Serve as a club sponsor, conduct a Speechcraft/Youth Leadership Program
7. Complete DTM capstone project
Upcoming Pathways Trainings
D26 Pathways Support Team
Contact Pathways Advisor for questions or to request training by a support team member in your area
Susie Overton
Teresa Morrison