As the Pathways learning experience approaches its first decade, Toastmasters International continues to evolve our educational offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our global community. This year brings an exciting blend of the old and the new: we are thrilled to introduce “vintage paths” that celebrate our rich history, launch innovative bite-sized learnings called “explorations,” and implement necessary pricing updates to support the program’s continued growth.
Revisit Our Roots with Vintage Paths
For the first time in years, Toastmasters is unlocking the vault to bring back foundational educational content. Available since mid-April, vintage paths offer members a unique opportunity to experience the timeless wisdom that shaped our organization, now seamlessly integrated into the modern Base Camp platform.
Currently, members can choose from two vintage options:
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Basic Training for Toastmasters: Based on the original 1943 manual crafted by founder Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, this path takes you back to the very origins of our public speaking curriculum. Completing this path earns you the new BT credential.
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The Communication Series (Entertaining Speaker + Storytelling): This path resurrects three beloved manuals from the 1980s that were retired in 2018: Competent Communication, The Entertaining Speaker, and Storytelling. Finishing this track rewards you with the CES credential.
Just like our six specialized learning paths, the projects within vintage paths—such as “The Ice Breaker”—are structured across five levels, and you will earn Distinguished Club Program (DCP) credit and badges along the way. You can access all materials online or download and print them.
Because these paths are designed as specialized historical journeys, members must first complete Level 1 in any standard learning path before purchasing a vintage path. Each vintage path is available for $60 USD.
Expand Your Skills with Explorations
Looking to master a specific topic without committing to a full path? Later this year, Toastmasters will launch Explorations—a brand-new educational product consisting of three focused projects.
Our inaugural exploration, Online Meeting Mastery, is designed for the modern communicator. It features three targeted projects:
- Attending Online Meetings
- Delivering Online Presentations
- Leading Online Meetings
Completing an exploration not only sharpens your skills but also earns you DCP credit equivalent to finishing Level 2 in a standard learning path.
Building on Recent Enhancements
These exciting additions build upon the sweeping enhancements made to all Pathways in 2025, which were designed to boost club engagement and meeting quality:
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Level 1 Meeting Roles: The first project in every path now requires members to fulfill standard club meeting roles, ensuring all participants are actively involved in club operations.
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Levels 3–5 Presentations: Advanced levels now require members to deliver 10-to-15-minute presentations from the Toastmasters Education Series. By sharing these educational tips, members actively elevate the quality of their home clubs while mastering longer-form speaking.
Important Pricing Updates
Since Pathways originally launched, the cost of a standard learning path has remained flat at $20 USD, even as the organization has invested in numerous member-driven improvements to the platform.
To sustain this high standard of quality, the price for the six standard learning paths will increase to $35 USD starting July 1, coinciding with the beginning of the new program year.
Take advantage of the current rate: Members are highly encouraged to log into Base Camp and purchase their next path at the $20 price point before the July 1 transition goes into effect!
For more information on these exciting developments, please visit the Education Programs FAQ page and keep an eye on the Pathways Updates page as new details become available.
District 101 PRM Team