International Clinical TMS Certification Course

What International Clinical TMS Certification Course does

The Academy of Brain Stimulation (AoBS), operating under the brand "International Clinical TMS Certification Course," is a Maastricht, Netherlands-based private educational organization that delivers accredited certification training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for healthcare professionals. The curriculum is device-independent and vendor-inclusive, covering theory, clinical protocols, and hands-on practical training across all major TMS systems, and is delivered through two primary pathways: a 3-day in-person live course priced at €1,950 held at international venues (Istanbul, Dubai, Amsterdam, London, Mexico City) and an on-demand online program priced at €1,500 that combines self-paced theory with a live remotely supervised practical session via Zoom.

The program awards EACCME®-accredited CME credits recognized across the EU, USA, and Canada, and is formally recognized by the Dutch-Flemish Brain Stimulation Foundation and the European Society for Brain Stimulation (ESBS) as fulfilling professional certification requirements. The faculty comprises globally recognized TMS pioneers from Maastricht University and the Toronto Western Research Institute, anchoring credibility through academic research and protocol development. Over 20 years of operation, AoBS has trained 2,500+ healthcare professionals across 80+ countries, and the portfolio extends beyond core certification to include a TMS Hands-On Workshop, a 3-year Re-Accreditation Program, a Clinic Team Certification Package, an AoBS Center of Excellence Partnership, and an annual Academy Membership with 24/7 access to updated protocols and case discussions.

Name

International Clinical TMS Certification Course

Legal name

Academy of Brain Stimulation

Website

https://tmscourse.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Academy of Brain Stimulation (AoBS) is a Maastricht-based private organization that delivers EACCME®-accredited, device-independent certification training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for psychiatrists, neurologists, researchers, and clinical technicians worldwide, operating through in-person courses, online programs, and recurring membership across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Education and Professional Certification

NAICS

Educational Services (61), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance, Certification & Continuing Education LMS (EDAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vertical/Industry-Specific LMS (e.g., Healthcare, Safety, Aviation, Government) (EDAFAAAM)

Keywords

• TMS clinical training
• Medical certification courses
• Continuing medical education
• Neuromodulation education
• Brain stimulation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Maastricht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-Person Live TMS Certification: One-time fee for comprehensive 3-day immersive in-person certification course including theory and hands-on clinical training across multiple TMS systems, awarding official AoBS Certification and CME credits upon completion.
2. On-Demand Online TMS Certification Program: Self-paced online theory combined with a live remotely supervised one-on-one practical training session via Zoom, sold as a one-time program fee.
3. Academy Membership: Annual subscription providing 24/7 access to updated lecture slides, clinical protocols, practical resources, case discussions, and a personalized member certificate and digital badge.
4. Re-Accreditation Program: Fully online, theory-only refresher program for renewal of AoBS Certification, valid for three years.

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Core offering

The Academy of Brain Stimulation delivers internationally accredited certification courses in clinical Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for healthcare professionals. Its core offerings are a 3-day In-Person Live TMS Certification and a self-paced On-Demand Online TMS Certification Program, both culminating in AoBS Certification and EACCME®-accredited CME credits and supported by re-accreditation, hands-on workshop, clinic licensing, and annual Academy Membership add-ons.

Product overview

The Academy of Brain Stimulation offers a unified certification platform for Clinical TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) education. The portfolio consists of two primary certification pathways: the In-Person Live TMS Certification (3-day immersive on-site training) and the On-Demand Online TMS Certification Program (self-paced online theory plus live Zoom practical). These core programs are supplemented by a TMS Re-Accreditation Program for 3-year certification renewal, a TMS Hands-On Workshop, a Clinic Team Certification Package for clinic licensing, an AoBS Center of Excellence Partnership Program, and an Academy Membership providing ongoing access to resources and community. All pathways award the same AoBS Certification and CME credits and are device-independent/vendor-inclusive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Live TMS Certification A comprehensive 3-day in-person certification program providing intensive hands-on clinical training with internationally recognized TMS leaders, covering theory and practical training across multiple TMS systems. Designed for practicing healthcare professionals who want to deliver TMS therapy in their clinics.
• On-Demand Online TMS Certification Program A flexible online certification pathway combining self-paced on-demand theory modules with a live remotely supervised one-on-one practical training session via Zoom. Enables healthcare professionals worldwide to obtain AoBS Certification without travel.
• TMS Hands-On Workshop A hands-on workshop offering practical training experience with TMS equipment and clinical protocols for practitioners seeking additional device time beyond the core certification pathway.
• TMS Re-Accreditation Program An online, theory-only refresher program for maintaining AoBS Certification validity every three years, ensuring practitioners stay current with evolving clinical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Clinic Team Certification Package A clinic-level licensing package enabling entire clinical teams to obtain AoBS Certification for establishing or expanding TMS services across a single organization.
• AoBS Center of Excellence Partnership Program A partnership program for clinics seeking formal recognition as Centers of Excellence in TMS treatment and brain stimulation therapies.
• Academy Membership An annual membership program providing 24/7 access to updated lecture slides, clinical protocols, practical resources, a member certificate and digital badge, exclusive case discussions, and clinical exchanges for ongoing practitioner development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ healthcare professionals trained across 80+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EACCME® (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEACCME® provides formal accreditation for the Clinical TMS Certification Course, conferring European CME credits (ECMEC®s) with international recognition. The accreditation enables physicians in the EU, USA, Canada, and other countries to earn and transfer CME credits through the course.
• Dutch-Flemish Brain Stimulation FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch-Flemish Brain Stimulation Foundation formally recognizes the AoBS Clinical TMS Certification Course towards professional qualification as a TMS Professional and/or TMS Technician, establishing an official credential pathway for Dutch and Flemish region clinicians.
• European Society for Brain Stimulation (ESBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ESBS Accreditation Working Group has formally reviewed and recognized AoBS as fulfilling the ESBS course completion requirements within the ESBS Professional Certification pathway, establishing international professional recognition for graduates.
• Maastricht UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaastricht University is the home institution of multiple AoBS faculty members including Prof. Dr. Teresa Schuhmann and Prof. Dr. Alexander T. Sack. The university contributes to the scientific rigor and credibility of the certification curriculum through its faculty's research and clinical leadership in brain stimulation.
• Toronto Western Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToronto Western Research Institute is the affiliated institution of Prof. Jonathan Downar, a pioneering AoBS faculty member who has supervised over 4,000 patient treatments and developed revolutionary TMS protocols. The institute's research reputation enhances the credibility of the certification program.

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Recent moves6 records

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Emerging players

• Neuronetics: Developer of the NeuroStar TMS system and provider of associated clinical training and practice support services for psychiatrists. Comparable as a TMS training provider, but bundled with a specific device rather than device-independent certification.
• Brainsway: Manufacturer of deep TMS systems offering clinical training programs for clinicians using its H-coil technology. Competes for the same practitioner training audience as AoBS, particularly for depression treatment certification.
• Magstim: Manufacturer of TMS systems that also offers clinical training and education programs for practitioners using its devices. Comparable because it competes for TMS training dollars, though from a vertically integrated device-vendor perspective rather than device-independent like AoBS.
• MagVenture: Manufacturer of TMS and rTMS equipment providing clinical application training for practitioners using its MagPro systems. Overlaps with AoBS in delivering hands-on TMS device training, though focused on its own product line.

Broad incumbents

• Clinical TMS Society: Professional society for TMS clinicians offering training, certification, and education in clinical TMS. Overlaps directly with AoBS in the TMS certification and continuing education market, but operates as a member-driven society rather than a commercial certification vendor.

Others

• Duke University Center for TMS: University-based TMS training and treatment program offering clinical training opportunities. Comparable in content focus (clinical TMS certification) but operates within a single academic medical center rather than as a commercial international platform.
• European Society for Brain Stimulation (ESBS): European scientific society for brain stimulation that reviews and recognizes TMS certification programs (including AoBS). Adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct competitor, but relevant because it shapes the professional certification pathway AoBS participates in.
• Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation (Harvard/Beth Israel): Academic training center offering courses in TMS and other noninvasive brain stimulation techniques. Comparable to AoBS in delivering advanced clinical TMS training, but anchored to a single academic institution rather than international venues.

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