ACBIS Announces 2026 Virtual Training Dates
October 2, 2025
The Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) has announced their 2026 virtual training schedule.
ACBIS will hold virtual trainings for the Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certification program and the Brain Injury Fundamentals certificate program. New in 2026 is a virtual training option for the Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist (PCBIS) certification program, which is offered to students pursuing careers in brain injury rehabilitation and who are enrolled in graduate degree programs at an accredited university.
The training dates, registration opening dates, and registration closing dates are listed below. Please note that we will occasionally have to close registration early if the courses fill up prior to the registration closing date, so registering early is recommended.
CBIS Prep Course Dates
January 14, 21, and 28, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Registration Opens: October 1, 2025
Registration Closes: December 17, 2025
April 15, 22, and 29, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Registration Opens: January 1, 2026
Registration Closes: March 25, 2026
August 19, 26, and September 1, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Registration Opens: April 1, 2026
Registration Closes: August 5, 2026
October 1, 2, 15, 16, and 23, 5 to 7:30 p.m. ET (10/1, 10/15) and 1 to 5 p.m. ET (10/2, 10/16, 10/23)
Registration Opens: July 1, 2026
Registration Closes: September 16, 2026
Brain Injury Fundamentals Virtual Training
February 18 and 25, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Registration Opens: October 1, 2025
Registration Closes: February 4, 2026
September 16 and 23, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Registration Opens: May 1, 2026
Registration Closes: August 26, 2026
November 10 and 17, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Registration Opens: June 1, 2026
Registration Closes: October 22, 2026
Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist Prep Course
June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, and 17, Noon to 3:20 p.m. ET
Registration Opens: March 2, 2026
Registration Closes: May 11, 2026
Registration will take place through the Brain Injury Association of America’s learning portal.
If you are unable to make any of the listed training dates in 2026, or if you would like to set up a training specific to your organization, contact the ACBIS training team at acbistraining@biausa.org.
About the CBIS Credential
Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS) are recognized in the field of brain injury for demonstrated professional experience, knowledge, and skillset to meet individuals’ brain injury rehabilitation and health needs by practice setting. Please note that while this bundle covers the CBIS certification application fee, participants must still meet the certification eligibility requirements in order to sit for the certification exam. Attending the training does not guarantee certification. Learn more about the CBIS program here.
About Brain Injury Fundamentals
Developed by experienced clinicians and rehabilitation professionals, Brain Injury Fundamentals is a certificate program tailored to those who care for or interact with individuals affected by brain injury. No prior experience or education is required. This course is ideal for non-licensed direct care staff, facility staff, first responders, and community members. Learn more about the Brain Injury Fundamentals program here.
About the Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist Credential
ACBIS offers provisional certification to students pursuing careers in brain injury rehabilitation, providing foundational training to support individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries. PCBIS candidates should be enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited university in one of the following areas (including, but not limited to):
- Allied health
- Psychology
- Pre-medical
- Special education
- Neuroscience
- Behavior analysis