Pathways Updates and Maintenance Schedule

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. 


            

        

        
Past Updates

                

                    
October 2025 - Pathways Enhancements

                    
Now available in the English version of Dynamic Leadership, Engaging Humor, Motivational Strategies, Persuasive Influence, Presentation Mastery, and Visionary Communication: Members have more opportunities to complete meeting roles and give educational presentations to support their clubs.


This update includes a new section in each level that outlines required meeting roles and specific ways those roles contribute to learning in that level. 


Additionally, Levels 3, 4, and 5 now introduce members to the Successful Club Series, the Better Speaker Series, and the Leadership Excellence Series. To complete these levels, members will improve their communication/leadership skills by giving presentations from these series to support club excellence. 

                

                

                    
October 2025 - Base Camp Maintenance

                    
On October 28, level and path completions were unavailable between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Mountain Time (UTC -6) during scheduled maintenance. 

                

                

                    
May 2025 - Base Camp Improvements

                    
The How to Evaluate tutorial is now available for members and Speechcrafters to access from Base Camp.

                

                

                    
February 2025 - Base Camp Improvements

                    
    
    
  • Members now have a more intuitive process for sharing and completing digital evaluations. 
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  • There is an improved user experience for sharing feedback with other members. 
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  • The elective selection process is now simpler and clearer. 
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  • Path cards are now updated to simplify path access. 
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  • The Path Overview page is updated to add clarity on where members last left off. 
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February 2025 - Base Camp Access Restored (Important Update)

                    
The unexpected Base Camp outage that occurred on February 1, 2025, which resulted in members being unable to log in, has been resolved. All access was restored by 2 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -7 on February 2, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to prevent similar issues in the future. Please note that this technical glitch also caused pending completion requests and evaluation requests to move back to an unsubmitted state. To rectify, members can simply re-submit the request, and their Base Camp managers or evaluators will be notified.

                

                

                    
November 2024 - Base Camp Improvements

                    


    
    
  • Base Camp managers can now download and print certificates for members in their club.
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  • Speechcraft coordinators can now download and print certificates for Speechcrafters. 
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  • Translated paths have been updated to include all available translated project resources.
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  • Additional translated resources have been added to the “Resources” tab to support members using additional languages.
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  • Accessibility enhancements bring an improved user experience. 
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  • The Paths in Progress Report for Base Camp managers now shows all club members who are currently working in a path.
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October 2024 - New Base Camp Experience

                    
The new Base Camp is here! Designed to support you in a seamless experience accessing Pathways education content, explore this system by selecting the “Go to Base Camp” card on My Home. When you log in, you’ll find:

    
    
  • More intuitive navigation to launch paths and complete projects.  
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  • Optimized mobile access from a browser on your mobile device.  
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  • Automatic submission of path and level completions for recognition on Club Central.  
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  • Increased accessibility for members who are visually impaired.  
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  • The option to share your accomplishments directly on social media.  
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Resources and support 


Learn more about what to expect with this transition on the Education Program FAQ page and view a few videos to help you get familiar with the system.  



For club officers  


If new members joined your club during the Base Camp outage, they can now select a path. Encourage them to get started today. If they completed the Ice Breaker during the outage, make sure they mark this project complete as soon as they select their path. Additionally, if you had any other members complete projects or levels using downloaded materials during the outage, make sure that they track these completions on Base Camp.