Training
Throughout the year, the District will organise a variety of training opportunities for members Club Officers and District Officers. This a great way to meet people from outside your club, share ideas and learn!
The two most important training events are Club Officer Training and District Officer Training.
Club Officer training is held at the beginning of the Toastmasters year (June to August) and halfway throughout the year (November to February). This involves attending one 3-4 hour session to learn about the role and how the wider Toastmasters organisation operates. Clubs that have 4 or more officers attend receive a point in the Distinguished Club Programme.
District Officer Training is held 2 – 3 time per year and is usually held over two days. This training covers a wider variety of topics and is designed around building leadership skills. It also looks at some of the more technical aspects of District Officer roles, like completing Club Visit Reports and running contests.
In addition to this, the District will often organise workshops that are open to all members!
Details about these events will be posted on this page. Also refer to the District Calendar for insights of when events will be coming up.
Club Officer Training Round 1 for 2026/2027
Club Officers Training (COT) helps newly elected officers step into their roles with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Learn what your role involves, how to lead effectively, how your contribution fits into the bigger picture, and how to help your club thrive.
Below are the dates available for this round of Club Officer Training. Club Officers only need to attend one session to receive credit in the Distinguished Club Program. Each session will run for approximately 3 hours.
To help with planning, please register for these sessions in advance. (Click on the date to register)
Online Pathways Onboarding Workshops
Need help with Pathways? These online workshops cover how to set up the Pathways education system for Toastmasters. It aims to introduce new members to Pathways and answer any questions in practice.
It is also an opportunity for experienced members to see how they can assist new members with their Pathways introduction.
Agenda:
• Welcome and introductions
• Logging in to Toastmasters International
• Choosing a new Path
• Going to Base Camp
• Navigating Base Camp
• Paths and Learning (Education Transcript)
• Speech Evaluations
• Tutorials and Resources
• Activating a Project
• Completing a Level
• Closing a Project
• Wrap-up
Below are the available dates for the next six months. To help with planning, please register in advance by clicking on the links.
Club Officer Training On Demand
We appreciate that a lot of us have busy lives. Attending live sessions has many benefits, including being able to meet other Toastmasters and share ideas. However, if you are not able to attend any of the available timeslots, Club Officer Training On Demand is a great alternative!
To access this material, you will need a Gmail account (if you don’t have one and want to have the opportunity to attend you will need to create one – it’s free to do so).
Workshops: Finish Strong. Start Stronger.
As we approach the final stretch of the Toastmasters year, now is the perfect time to build momentum, strengthen your club, and set yourself up for success in the year ahead.
Join us to finish the year strong – and start the next one united and even stronger.
Session 1: Running an Effective Club Annual Business Meeting
Session 2: Understanding the New Vintage Pathways
Session 3: Pathways Enhancements – What You Need to Know
Workshops: District 72 Leadership Series 2025
Are you ready to be inspired? Throughout November, we hosted a number of Zoom workshops focused on developing leadership skills. Whether you are considering taking on a role within Toastmasters or want to level-up in the workplace, these leaders will leave you with personal insights, tips and wisdom! Although these sessions have now finished, the recordings are available for anyone to view.
Session 1: Is Leadership for Me?
Mohammed Murad, of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is an entrepreneur and manages four companies. After a 20-year career with the Dubai Police force, he retired as a Lt. Colonel in 2003. He has more than 27 years of experience as Director and CEO in the fields of Emergency Medical Services Management, Human Resource Development and Strategic Planning in the Government of Dubai, as well as in the private sector.
He served as the International President of Toastmasters International in 2014-2015.
Mohammed is a leadership trainer, a life coach and an experiential learning certified facilitator.
This workshop has finished, but you can watch the recording below.
Session 2: Leadership Without Borders - Lessons From Global Changemakers
Be part of a panel discussion featuring five Global International Leaders:
- Lee Buckley, DTM
- Elliot Mao, DTM
- Carol Mitchell, DTM
- Sonny Varghese, DTM
- Ali Shabaz, DTM
This workshop has finished, but you can watch the recording below.
Session 3: Leadership In Action - District Leaders Panel
Be part of a panel discussion featuring our own District Leaders:
- Glenys Forsyth
- Sian Farr
- Katina Beauchamp
- David Templeman
- Celina Templeman
This workshop has finished, but you can watch the recording below.
Club Officer Training Resources
Struggling to remember all the great information you learned from Club Officer Training? No Problem! Below are all the resources used during the training sessions. You can come back to view these at any time throughout the year. Don’t be afraid to ask for help via one of our WhatsApp groups!
Club
Mission
“We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.”
District
Mission
“We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.”
Toastmasters International Mission
“We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.”
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