Internationally Accredited. Globally Recognized. Clinically Trusted.
▪ EACCME®-accredited (CME credits)
▪ Internationally recognized Clinical TMS Certification
▪ Endorsed by leading international TMS societies
▪ 20+ years of excellence – training 2,500+ clinicians across 80+ countries
▪ Comprehensive 14-module curriculum covering clinical protocols in psychiatry, neurology, and rehabilitation
▪ Small, interactive groups with direct supervision and real-time clinical feedback
▪ Theory and Hands-on training with leading international experts
▪ Device-independent training across major TMS systems
▪ Used by leading TMS clinics and universities
Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Toronto Western Research Institute, Canada
Maastricht University, the Netherlands
BrainStim Neuromodulation Center Düsseldorf, Germany
Neurowave Neuromodulation Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Kings College Hospital Dubai, UAE
Option 1 – In-Person Live Certification
Option 2 – Flexible On-Demand Online Certification
Step 1- Online Theory
Complete the self-paced online curriculum covering Clinical TMS, including foundational principles, clinical protocols, advanced applications, and procedures.
Available in multiple languages and accessible anytime from anywhere.
Step 2 – Guided Practical Training
Join a live remotely supervised hands-on practical session with interactive Q&A, scheduled at your convenience.
Certification
After completing Steps 1 and 2, you receive full AoBS Certification and CME credits.
Optional Step 3 – Advanced Skills Workshop
Further enhance your practical skills through intensive in-person hands-on workshops at our international partner locations or directly at your clinic.
AoBS-certified practitioners receive discounted access to these optional advanced practical workshops.
AoBS Certification is valid for three years and is designed in alignment with evolving clinical standards and international professional certification pathways. The three-year certification cycle ensures that clinicians remain current with the latest developments, protocols, and evidence in TMS practice.
Re-accreditation is more than a requirement – it is a commitment to clinical excellence and staying at the forefront of a rapidly advancing field.
Re-accredit easily through streamlined, theory-only, fully online refresher programs.
Stay current with evolving protocols, safety standards, and best practices.
Academy Membership – Continuous Learning & Community
Stay up to date with protocols, case discussions, and clinical developments.
Psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, physicians, therapists, researchers, nurses, and TMS technicians involved in clinical brain stimulation practice.
Our accredited and widely recognized courses are designed as a balanced mix of academic lectures and intensive hands-on training time on various TMS systems from different manufacturers. Our courses are industry-independent and taught by internationally renowned TMS experts from various prestigious academic institutes.
No, prior hands-on experience is not required.
This course is accredited by EACCME® and provides ECMEC® credits.
This course is also formally recognized by the Dutch-Flemish Brain Stimulation Foundation for professional qualification as TMS Professional and/or TMS Technician.
This course has been formally reviewed and recognized by the European Society for Brain Stimulation (ESBS) Accreditation Working Group as fulfilling the ESBS course completion requirements within the ESBS Professional Certification pathway.
In-Person Live TMS Certification
Our 3-day flagship training held at international locations. Includes small groups, direct supervision, intensive hands-on training on leading TMS systems, real-time clinical feedback, and immediate certification with CME accreditation. Ideal for clinicians who want maximum practical experience, in-depth interaction, and professional networking.
On-Demand Online TMS Certification
A fully online, self-paced program with the same scientific rigor. Start anytime, study from anywhere, and learn in multiple languages. The course includes a live, remotely supervised hands-on and Q&A session to ensure guided practical application and development of clinical competence. You can further enhance your skills by upgrading to an intensive hands-on workshop at one of our international partner locations.
Yes, many participants start with the On-Demand Course to build a strong theoretical foundation and then further enhance their skills by upgrading to an intensive Hands-On Skills Workshop at one of our international partner locations for a discounted extra fee. You may also combine this on-demand training with attending one of our live in-person courses for advanced hands-on training, deeper clinical discussion, and networking with international experts and peers.
The International Clinical TMS Certification Course is an accredited 3-day academic course taught by internationally renowned experts in the field of non-invasive brain stimulation.
This certified TMS Training Course educates clinicians and researchers worldwide about how to offer TMS as a therapy in psychiatry, neurology, and rehabilitation. It is also one of the few to provide CME credits.
Suitable for medical specialists, clinical practitioners, health care professionals, therapists, psychologists, researchers, nurses, lab assistants and technicians, this comprehensive TMS training and certification program covers the entire spectrum of TMS applications – from fundamentals of TMS to the latest overview of effective TMS protocols and the most recent developments for optimizing clinical efficacy.
The International Clinical TMS Certification Course is among the most established and best evaluated in the world. Participants will receive a balanced mix of academic lectures and intensive hands-on sessions. All lectures are provided by internationally renowned experts in the field of non-invasive brain stimulation from various prestigious academic and clinical institutes who will be present the entire full three days of the course, allowing interactivity and opportunities to address any and all questions you might have, pertaining to your own plans or practice.
Hands-on training is offered in newly developed training routines available on various TMS systems from different manufacturers. These intensive practical operator trainings are closely supervised by our expert staff offering one-on-one guidance and supervision. Each participant is trained on the entirety of TMS application procedures.
The interactive Q&A sessions, and the small group size during the intensive hands-on trainings enable each participant to offer TMS as a therapy to their patients. This intensive course also offers the unique opportunity to connect to both, the academic and clinical experts teaching this course as well as other colleagues from all over the world, allowing you to become part of a professional network of TMS practitioners.
The program concludes with the awarding of our renowned International Clinical TMS Certification.
TMS is one of the most dynamically developing fields in clinical brain research. This course offers an incredible service of providing you with the latest overview of effective TMS protocols and also the most recent cutting-edge developments for optimizing clinical efficacy and increasing cost effectiveness. Each TMS Certification Course is updated and improved based on recent developments and we have many participants returning to our courses every other year to get the latest updates in the field and to re connect to the network of TMS practitioners.
On-demand Online TMS Certification!
Don’t want to wait for one of our live courses? No problem. The Academy of Brain Stimulation now also offers an accredited fully flexible on-demand online TMS training and certification program. Simply sign up and start your TMS training immediately. Study at your own pace from the comfort of your own home or clinic or lab or from anywhere you want – whenever you want.
Our courses and membership program are perfect for: Medical specialists, clinical practitioners, health care professionals, nurse practisioners, psychologists, therapists, researchers, lab assistants, and technicians seeking to:
Balanced mix of academic lectures and intensive hands-on training time on various TMS systems from different manufacturers.
The mission of the Academy of Brain Stimulation (AoBS) is to deliver world-class, academically rigorous, clinically relevant, and internationally standardized education in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to clinicians, researchers, and technicians worldwide. AoBS is committed to bridging the gap between neuroscience and clinical practice by providing training that is scientifically grounded, hands-on, device-inclusive, and aligned with global best practices in non-invasive brain stimulation.
Our aim is to elevate the global practice of neuromodulation, foster safe and effective implementation worldwide, and create a trusted, internationally recognized standard for TMS education. We are committed to equipping clinicians, researchers, and technicians worldwide with the scientific foundations, technical skills, clinical judgment, and ethical frameworks necessary to perform TMS safely, effectively, and responsibly.
AoBS accomplishes this through a unified educational ecosystem consisting of our world-renowned flagship in-person International Clinical TMS Certification Courses, our accredited multi-language On-Demand Online TMS Certification Program, and our continuous academy membership program.
Mission of our In-Person Live TMS Certification Courses
The mission of the In-Person Live TMS Certification Courses is to provide immersive, standardized, hands-on instruction in multiple international locations.
Our flagship, most comprehensive and prestigious in-person TMS training and certification program, delivered at premier locations worldwide
Delivering a comprehensive 13-module curriculum refined by leading neuroscientists and clinicians
Intensive hands-on training using devices from MagVenture, Magstim, Deymed, Neurosoft, Yingchi, and others
Small & interactive groups preparing participants to confidently perform coil positioning, motor threshold determination, and clinical protocol application
Creating a collaborative learning environment led by internationally recognized TMS experts
Designed to build practical competence through direct supervision, peer exchange, and real-time clinical feedback
Mission of our On-Demand Online TMS Certification Program
The mission of the AoBS on-demand course is to make high-quality TMS education universally accessible, regardless of language, geography, or time constraints.
Start anytime from anywhere
Scientific and clinical TMS training in multiple languages, increasing accessibility and inclusivity worldwide
Remote-supervised live practical trainings
Self-paced curriculum mirroring the academic rigor of the live course
Immediate Certification & CME Credits upon completion – no waiting
The on-demand program aims to:
Provide scientific and clinical TMS training in multiple languages, increasing accessibility and inclusivity worldwide
Deliver a structured, self-paced curriculum mirroring the academic rigor of the live course
Support global standardization of TMS practice by removing language and geographic barriers
Serve as a clinical education resource for individual learners, clinics, and academic institutions
The multilingual expansion reinforces AoBS’s mission to reach practitioners globally with accurate, high-quality TMS education.
Mission of the AoBS Membership Program (Ongoing Professional Development)
The AoBS membership program supports long-term growth and community building.
Its mission is to:
Provide access to an evolving digital library of slides, protocols, case studies, and clinical resources.
Maintain an instructor-moderated Q&A community for applied learning and problem solving.
Encourage continuous professional development via annual membership certification.
Offer members exclusive benefits such as discounts and society-linked opportunities.
Strengthen the global neuromodulation community through shared learning and discussion.
Unified Mission Across All AoBS Educational Programs
Across live courses, multilingual digital learning, and membership offerings, AoBS remains committed to:
Raising global standards in neuromodulation training
Ensuring TMS is practiced safely, ethically, and effectively
Delivering evidence-based, academically rigorous, clinically relevant education
Supporting lifelong professional development
Empowering clinicians and researchers worldwide to improve patient outcomes
AoBS exists to make high-quality TMS education globally accessible, scientifically grounded, and clinically transformative – regardless of language or location.
Seats are limited – Secure your spot today
