In-Person Live Clinical TMS Certification
One of the world’s most established and prestigious clinical TMS certification programs
- EACCME®-accredited (CME credits)
- Widely recognized across Europe, Asia, Middle East, US, and Canada
- Endorsed by leading international TMS societies
- Integrated into formal international certification pathways
- 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
- Designed for real-world clinical application
- Used by leading TMS clinics and universities
Upcoming International Clinical TMS Certification Courses
Read some of the testimonials from previous course participants at the bottom of the page.
International Faculty of Leading TMS Experts
Prof. Alexander T. Sack
Professor of Brain Stimulation
Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Prof. Teresa Schuhmann
Professor for Clinical Applications of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation
Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Prof. Jonathan Downar
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Toronto Western Research Institute, Canada
Dr. Felix Duecker
Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience
Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Dr. Lukas Schilberg
Cognitive Neuroscientist & Managing Director
BrainStim Neuromodulation Center Düsseldorf, Germany
Dr. Eva Dijkstra
Cognitive Neuroscientist & Managing Director
Neurowave Neuromodulation Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Samira Cutts
Occupational Therapist & Cognitive Neuroscientist
Kings College Hospital Dubai, UAE
Course Details
Participants (max)
Limited to 60 participants – typically sold-out weeks in advance
Duration
3 days
Location
At different locations around the world
Target group
Medical specialists, clinical practitioners, health care professionals, therapists, psychologists, researchers, nurses, lab assistants and technicians
Available TMS systems
Training is available on various TMS devices, including MagVenture, MagStim, Deymed, DouMag, Yingchi, Brain Ultimate TMS, Neurosoft, CloudTMS
Registration fee
€ 1.950,00
Language of instruction
English
Accreditation
Course Format
Our In-Person Live TMS Courses combine comprehensive theoretical instruction with intensive supervised hands-on training in clinical TMS application.
Mornings:
- Core theory and clinical protocols
- Evidence-based approaches and best clinical practices
Afternoons:
- Hands-on training on various TMS systems
- Small group practical training sessions
Included:
- Full theory + hands-on training
- Direct interaction with expert faculty
- International peer group
- Learn alongside clinicians from around the world. Share experiences, discuss cases, and build lasting professional connections
- Hands-on experience across multiple leading TMS systems – enabling side-by-side comparison or focused training on your current system
Program Overview
- 3-day intensive Theory and Hands-on training with leading international experts
- Hosted at premier international locations
- Small, highly interactive groups to confidently perform clinical TMS protocol applications
- Designed to build practical competence through direct supervision, peer exchange, and real-time clinical feedback
- Training across leading TMS systems
- Immediate Certification and CME accreditation
Academy Member Discount
Discounts are automatically applied when logged into your Academy Membership account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the International Clinical TMS Certification Course?
- The Academy of Brain Stimulation offers the International Clinical TMS Certification Course. This 3-day academic course is taught by internationally renowned experts in the field of non-invasive brain stimulation.
- This accredited TMS Training Course educates clinicians, technicians, and researchers worldwide on how to offer TMS as 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 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 become part of a professional network of TMS practitioners.
- Coverage of all FDA approved TMS therapies as well as latest evidence-based off-label protocols for Depression, OCD, PTSD, Addiction, Schizophrenia, Pain, Stroke, Epilepsy, Tinnitus, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and many more
- Earn CME credits and connect to the international academic and clinical TMS experts teaching this course as well as colleagues from all over the world, and become part of a professional network of TMS practitioners
- 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.
Who can attend?
Psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, physicians, therapists, researchers, nurses, and TMS technicians involved in clinical brain stimulation practice.
What do you learn?
- Master TMS fundamentals and clinical application procedures
- Learn all FDA / MDR approved and off-label protocols for Depression, OCD, PTSD, Addiction, Stroke, Pain, Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, Tinnitus, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and more
- Train Clinical TMS Therapies in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Rehabilitation
- Get hands-on training with various TMS systems under expert supervision
- Participate in interactive Q&A with leading TMS experts
- Join a global network of certified practitioners
What makes us special?
- One of the most established, accredited and widely recognized TMS training programs in the world
- For two decades, the Academy of Brain Stimulation has trained thousands of clinicians and operators in evidence-based TMS therapies.
- The International Clinical TMS Certification Course is regarded as the global gold standard, accredited across regions, internationally recognized, independent of device companies, and academically anchored.
- Comprehensive: Covers both FDA-approved and latest evidence-based off-label protocols
- Global: Delivered in prestigious locations worldwide and online on-demand
- Hands-On: Intensive training on multiple TMS systems from leading manufacturers
- Small Group Size: More personal interaction & tailored feedback
- Independent & Academic: Taught by world-renowned experts from leading academic institutions
- Updated Every Year: Stay ahead with the latest protocols & developments
- Certificate Awarded: Become an International Clinical TMS Certified Practitioner
Why our certification is trusted worldwide?
- 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
- 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.
How are the courses structured?
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.
Is prior experience required?
No, prior hands-on experience is not required.
Is the course accredited?
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.
What is the difference between the In-Person Live TMS Certification Courses and the On-Demand Online TMS Certification Program?
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.
Can I combine this with more hands-on skills training?
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.
Who is this course for?
Medical specialists, clinical practitioners, health care professionals, therapists, psychologists, researchers, nurses, lab assistants and technicians.
What to expect?
- The Academy of Brain Stimulation offers the International Clinical TMS Certification Course. This 3-day academic course is taught by internationally renowned experts in the field of non-invasive brain stimulation.
- This accredited TMS Training Course is a balanced mix of academic lectures and intensive hands-on training time on various TMS systems from different manufacturers. Optimally designed to educate clinicians, technicians, and researchers worldwide on how to offer TMS as 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 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 become part of a professional network of TMS practitioners.
- The program concludes with the awarding of our 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.
