Training
District 55 offers both required officer training and additional training for all members on subjects you may not be able to cover in your clubs. Sign up for one of our upcoming training opportunities below, or access our extensive library of recorded trainings.
Upcoming Training for All Toastmasters
For this year's continuing education whether you are an experienced Toastmaster or stepping up for the very first time, this year is all about taking your knowledge to the next level and paying it forward to build even stronger clubs.
Here are the series we are starting up very soon! Stay Tuned for dates!
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Monthly "Applied Leadership Lab" & Office Hours
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When: 4th Sunday of each month, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Zoom.
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Format: A themed 25-minute presentation on specific leadership skills, followed by 30+ minutes of open Q&A/office hours to tackle your exact challenges. (I am also available for limited individual coaching by appointment).
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2026 Conference Presentations Reprised as On-Demand Webinars
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We are bringing back your favorite conference sessions! They will be recorded and housed in our Training Library for on-demand viewing.
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First Webinar: Luisa Montalvo's "18 Steps to a Winning Speech" on Thursday, July 30. This is especially helpful if you plan to compete in the 2027 International or Humorous Speech Contests!
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Additionally, you can check out our recorded on-demand content in our Training Library.
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Officer Training
Officer training takes place twice each year; in the summer and again in the winter. All Toastmasters are encouraged to attend, not just officers. You are welcome to attend any, or all, training. Details for Club and Officer Credit
Starting this month until the end of August, officers have the ability to gain or refresh the knowledge needed to create a quality club, lead your club to success, and to see how a club executive team works together. We are offering two different training formats this year, to get the skills you need and to earn credit towards the Distinguished Club Program!
Club Officer Training (COT)
Club Officer Training (COT) provides essential training for club officers and teaches the fundamentals of club leadership. COTs may be offered as part of a TLI or as a stand-alone training event focused exclusively on officer training.
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)
A Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) includes Club Officer Training along with a variety of opportunities to learn a diverse array of leadership skills. They include keynote presentations, district updates, networking opportunities, and educational workshops. TLIs are designed for club officers and any member interested in growing as a leader and communicator.
What's the difference between TLI and COT?
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Stand-alone COTs focus exclusively on core club officer fundamentals
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TLIs include COT plus keynote speakers, district presentations, networking opportunities, and workshops with deeper dives into club dynamics
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Both stand-alone COTs and TLIs award club officers with training credit for the Distinguished Club Program
Upcoming Officer Training:
Please register for an upcoming training. Our district is offering both in person and online training (see below).
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Club Officer Trainings (COTs)
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June 20 | Austin | In Person | 10:15 AM–1:30 PM
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July 11 | Zoom | Online | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
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July 14 | San Antonio | 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
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August 1 | Pharr | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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August 22 | New Braunfels | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
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August 25 | Zoom | Online | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
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August 30 | Zoom | Online (Absolute Final) | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
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Toastmasters Leadership Institutes (TLIs)
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July 25 | San Antonio | In Person | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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August 8 | Austin | In Person | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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Check your training status here to verify we have you recorded as having attended training.
Additional dates for Online Training are available through other Districts. You must contact PQD@tmd55.org to get credit for training outside of District 55, please provide your Member Number, Club Name(s) & Number(s), Officer Roles, and Date of Training. See list here.
Still Not Sure Why You Should Attend a TLI? Watch This Video
Officer Training Small Print
Officer Education Sessions
In order to receive credit for training, club officers need to attend all required general training sessions plus any breakout sessions.
Club DCP Credit
To receive club credit, at least four club officers must attend the required three hours of training each semester. Both types of officer trainings are open to all members and provides a wealth of resources, best practices, and guidance.