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 Communicator (CC), Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB), Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS), and Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG).

After completing the requirements for ACG, a Toastmaster may also earn the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) if that member also has Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) 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 Communicator (CC)

To achieve the rank of Competent Communicator, a member must complete all ten projects in the basic Competent Communication manual.

Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)

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

Achieve CC or "old" CTM certification.
Complete two Advanced Communication manuals.

Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS)

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

Achieve ACB or "old" ATM-B certification.
Complete two additional Advanced Communication manuals. (These two manuals must be different than those used for the ACB 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 Communicator Gold (ACG)

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

Achieve ACS or "old" ATM-S certification.
Complete two additional Advanced Communication manuals. (These two manuals must be different than the four used for ACB and ACS certification.)
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 ACG, that member is eligible to receive the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster (the highest rank in Toastmasters) if he/she has also earned Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) certification in the Leadership Track.