The Communication Track

The Communication Track is probably the more popular track in the educational program, as most people (especially new members) tend to be more focused on improving their speaking and listening capabilities.

As part of the Communication Track, members earn recognition for their achievements by advancing through the ranks of Competent Toastmaster (CTM), Advanced Toastmaster-Bronze (ATM-B), Advanced Toastmaster-Silver (ATM-S), and Advanced Toastmaster-Gold (ATM-G).

After completing the requirements for ATM-G, a Toastmaster may also earn the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) if that member also has Advanced Leader (AL) certification.

Click here to view a chart summarizing the entire advancement schedule for the Toastmasters Educational Program.

For a more detailed description of the requirements for these Communication Track awards, please see the descriptions below.

Competent Toastmaster (CTM)

To achieve the rank of Competent Toastmaster, a member must complete all ten projects in the basic Communication and Leadership Program manual.

Advanced Toastmaster-Bronze (ATM-B)

To earn the rank of Advanced Toastmaster-Bronze, a member must meet the following requirements:

Hold CTM certification.
Complete two manuals from the Advanced Communication and Leadership Program.

Advanced Toastmaster-Silver (ATM-S)

To earn the rank of Advanced Toastmaster-Silver, a member must meet the following requirements:

Hold ATM-B certification.
Complete two additional manuals from the Advanced Communication and Leadership Program. (These two manuals must be different than those used for the ATM-B certification.)
Conduct two programs from the Better Speaker Series or Successful Club Series. (These two programs do not have to be from the same series.)

Advanced Toastmaster-Gold (ATM-G)

To earn the rank of Advanced Toastmaster-Gold, a member must meet the following requirements:

Hold ATM-S certification.
Complete two additional manuals from the Advanced Communication and Leadership Program. (These two manuals must be different than the four used for ATM-B and ATM-S certification.)
Coordinate and conduct a registered Success/Leadership, Success/Communication, or Youth Leadership program.
Coach a new member with his/her first three speeches.

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

After a member has completed the Communication Track and earned the rank of ATM-G, that member is eligible to receive the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster (the highest rank in Toastmasters) if he/she has also earned Advanced Leader (AL) certification in the Leadership Track.

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