The Toastmasters educational program is divided into two tracks - a Communication track and a Leadership track. The tracks are not mutually exclusive. You may participate in both tracks at the same time if you wish. Toastmasters International sends every new member a set of materials within 48 hours after receiving his/her application for membership. Included in the material are manuals to get you started in both tracks: Competent Communication, Competent Leadership, Your Speaking Voice, Effective Speech Evaluation, and Gestures: Your Body Speaks.
The Communication track consists of 4 awards.
- Competent Communicator (CC)
- Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)
- Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS)
- Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG)
The Leadership track comprises of 3 awards.
- Competent Leader (CL)
- Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)
- Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)
Upon completion of both Communication and Leadership tracks, member will be eligible to the ultimate award of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).
Move your mouse over the different awards to display more detailed requirements for each award.