Pathways, the Toastmasters education program, is designed to help members build public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Members access educational materials digitally through Base Camp, the online system where Pathways lives.

Toastmasters is dedicated to continually improving the Pathways learning experience. Our teams have thoroughly reviewed member feedback and are applying that feedback to create an improved experience. As we create plans for system updates and new materials, they will be posted here, along with any planned Base Camp outages.

The goal of this page is to share what is being worked on and ensure you can plan your personal education or trainings around enhancements and outages on Base Camp. Below, you will find current or future Pathways updates.

Most Recent

August 2026 – Online Meeting Mastery

On August 4, 2026, an all-new educational product offering, known as explorations, was added to the Pathways learning experience. Explorations are in-depth learnings, each comprised of three projects that allow members to focus on multiple aspects of a specific topic. Online Meeting Mastery was the first exploration to launch and includes Attending Online Meetings, Delivering Online Presentations, and Leading Online Meetings. For more information, see the Education Programs FAQ.

July 2026 - Base Camp Outages

Base Camp was down for scheduled maintenance from 7 a.m. Mountain Time (UTC -6) on July 21, 2026 to 2 p.m. Mountain Time (UTC -6) on July 22, 2026.

Base Camp was down for scheduled maintenance from 12 to 4 a.m. MT on July 1, 2026.

April 2026 – Vintage Paths

Two new Pathways paths are now available, allowing members to step into Toastmasters history. Basic Training for Toastmasters features a version of Toastmasters content first introduced by Ralph C. Smedley in 1943. The Communication Series: Entertaining + Storytelling includes the beloved Competent Communication manual, along with The Entertaining Speaker and Storytelling Advanced Communication manuals. Both paths are available for purchase in English on the Choose a Path Page after the completion of Level 1 in any other path. Members working in a vintage path will access the classic content on Base Camp, where they can navigate through the manual directly on Base Camp or download and print a copy. Members will earn Distinguished Club Program credit, along with new credentials and badges for every level in these paths.

Upcoming

We are committed to making updates that will continuously enhance the Base Camp system and Pathways program. We regularly review member feedback and requests and are currently working on updates to improve the user experience on Base Camp. Additionally, new content is already in development and we are exploring the future of the education program. We are considering content and delivery options that will both honor our rich history and appeal to new Toastmasters, all while addressing the most common needs of clubs.