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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:
Industry-independent three full-day academic course taught by internationally renowned TMS experts from various prestigious academic institutes
One of the best evaluated and most established comprehensive TMS training and certification programs in the world. Consistently evaluated as excellent over the past twenty years.
Balanced mix of academic lectures and intensive hands-on sessions where each participant is trained on the entirety of TMS application procedures
Accreditation
The International Clinical TMS Certification Courses are organized by the Academy of Brain Stimulation (AoBS). The Academy is comprised of international renowned experts and key opinion leaders in Transcranial Brain Stimulation.
Faculty members of the International Clinical TMS Certification Course co-authored and follow the training recommendations of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN) for training in the practice of non-invasive brain stimulation (Fried et al., 2020).
Our In-Person live TMS Certification Courses and our On-Demand Online TMS Certification Program are formally recognized by the Dutch-Flemish Brain Stimulation Foundation (Stichting Hersenstimulatie) for both accreditation and re-accreditation of:
European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
Our Clinical TMS Certification Courses – whether onsite live, online live, or on-demand – are officially accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).
US CME
Physicians may convert EACCME® credits into AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through the agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
Canadian CME
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Certification
After completing our courses, you will immediately receive your Academy of Brain Stimulation certificate and your EACCME CME credits (no waiting), officially qualifying you as an AoBS Certified Clinical TMS Practitioner.
TMS Re-Accreditation
AoBS Certification is valid for three years, after which renewal is required to stay aligned with current clinical standards and safety guidelines.
Re-Accreditation Options
Professionals can renew their certification in one of two ways:
This option provides access to the updated theoretical modules and final assessment, covering the latest developments in:
Participants who successfully complete the theory modules renew their certification for another three-year period.”
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 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 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 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.
The Academy of Brain Stimulation membership connects you to an international community of clinicians, scientists, and professionals dedicated to advancing evidence-based brain stimulation.
As a member, you receive a personalized Academy Member Certificate, recognizing your professional expertise and granting privileged access to continuous clinical education, global experts, clinical resources, and partner organizations – empowering excellence in clinical practice, research, and innovation.
Your Benefits as an AoBS Member:
Private professional network
Exclusive private community for case discussions, peer support, and ongoing exchange with certified colleagues
Direct access to TMS experts
Ask questions and engage with internationally recognized scientists and clinicians
Certified recognition
Official Academy Member Certificate issued in your name
Priority & savings
Guaranteed seat and member discounts for the TMS Certification Program
Latest clinical protocols
Evidence-based TMS protocols in psychiatry, neurology, and rehabilitation (FDA, CE, MDR, and off-label)
On-demand learning
24/7 access to expert-led lectures and clinical resources
Independent equipment guidance
Practical, unbiased information on TMS devices and system selection
Professional visibility
Use the AoBS logo on your website and have your clinic listed after course completion
Added Member Benefits Through Our Partnership with CTMSS:
Thanks to a formal partnership between the Academy of Brain Stimulation (AoBS) and the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS), AoBS Academy Members receive access to a range of additional professional benefits designed to support high-quality clinical practice and ongoing education in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
25% discounted membership with the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS)
Discounted access to CTMSS educational activities, including Monthly Grand Rounds
Reduced registration fees for the CTMSS Annual Meeting
Discounted participation in CTMSS PULSES certification courses and Pain Academy programs
Article Processing Charge (APC) discounts for submissions to the CTMSS peer-reviewed journal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
This partnership reflects AoBS’s commitment to aligning with internationally recognized organizations and advancing global standards in TMS education, certification, and clinical excellence.