However, most versions do not show the HPL, which has it's own educational award that is part of the track. Other versions do not show that the ALB has a requirement of the CC. And there are lots of sub-tasks that may be hard to grasp without looking through many documents.
I see the DTM - Distinguished Toastmaster Award - as the black belt of Toastmasters.
It wasn't that long ago that I learned that it is possible to be working on a second CC and a second CL, and more, before finishing the first DTM.
It is also important to remember that you can get another CC and CL and more to help your club(s) with their distinguished progress.
Recently I realized that the education program is more like a building. And that there are lots of supports needed to fill out to get to the DTM, however you can be building more than one building at a time!
It is also possible to be working on pieces of a higher level, without completing a lower level. You just may not claim the higher award until you have completed the structure below.
For example, I am currently working on 3 different AC manuals - 2 for ACB, and already started on my ACS while finishing my ACB.
To the end of the building metaphor, I came up with a diagram - a blueprint - that shows all the details related to achieving a DTM.
I have sent a copy to International Headquarters for their review, and to see if they find it valuable to share with members. In the meantime, I am sharing it with you - Toastmasters on the internet:
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