Why Assessment Based Certificates Matter
ABC programs verify that participants have gained specific, job-relevant skills—not just attended training. The Value of Assessment-Based Certificate Programs Statement explains how ABC programs support workforce readiness, professional growth, and employer confidence.
Unlike certificates of attendance or participation, these programs include an assessment directly linked to the learning experience to evaluate mastery of the intended outcomes. Participants who successfully demonstrate competency receive a certificate recognizing their achievement. These structured training programs consist of multiple components:
- Web-Based Learning Modules – Asynchronous online content available through the ASMBS Learning Management System (LMS).
- Live Sessions – In-person educational sessions held at the ASMBS Annual or Weekend Meetings.
- Examination – The course concludes with an exam.
- Certificate of Training
Recognition of Certificate Holders
Individuals who successfully complete the program are awarded a Certificate of Training, recognizing their achievement and specialized knowledge. Please note: this certificate does not grant an acronym or post-nominal letters for use after one’s name.
Ongoing Requirements
Certificate holders are typically not required to complete additional activities to maintain their certificate. However, some programs may include periodic education, training, or assessments to support continued learning and competency.
Tiered Certificate Model
The ABC Certificate Program will adopt a tiered structure to enhance flexibility and learning opportunities. Level 1 certificates will be available year-round through the ASMBS LMS. When corresponding live courses are offered at the ASMBS Annual or Weekend Meetings, participants may also pursue Level 2: Advanced or Live Mastery certificates, which are only awarded through in-person attendance.
The availability of the tiered certificates will depend on the live meeting program schedule and may vary from year to year.
Coming Soon to the ASMBS Learning Management System
ASMBS is currently adding these courses to the LMS for year-round access. To be notified when they become available, please contact certificates@asmbs.org.
Assessment Based Certificates
BESAFE Bariatric Endoscopy- Skill Acquisition Focused Evaluation
Target Audience: Surgeons
ASMBS and SAGES have worked together to develop a verification process for surgeons with experience in performing bariatric endoscopy to verify they have acquired the necessary skills to perform these procedures. We believe surgeons should lead in endoscopic treatment for bariatric patients—and BE-SAFE! helps you prove your expertise. Learn more!
Obesity Medicine Pharmacology
Target Audience: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
This course is designed for APPs, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists involved in the care of patients with severe obesity. This course offers a focused, practical exploration of pharmacologic strategies for managing obesity in metabolic and bariatric surgery patients. Learn more!
Registration is now open in the ASMBS Learning Management System. Enroll today.
Advanced Metabolic and Bariatric Nutrition
Target Audience: Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
This advanced-level course is designed for nutrition professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in the care of patients before and after MBS. Participants will develop advanced assessment and evaluation skills to identify complex nutrition issues, apply evidence-based strategies to manage obesity and related complications, and address the unique nutritional challenges of the pre- and postoperative phases. The course also emphasizes cultural competence, patient-centered care, and the leadership, communication, and advocacy skills needed to support collaborative care and best practices. Learn more!
Registration is now open in the ASMBS Learning Management System. Enroll today.
Surgery Fundamentals for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient
Target Audience: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
This course is designed for advanced practice providers – including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists – who care for patients with severe obesity, and provides a comprehensive overview of metabolic and bariatric surgery, including obesity pathophysiology, patient selection, perioperative management, postoperative complication management, and strategies to address weight recurrence. APPs who pass the certificate exam will earn the Surgical Fundamentals for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient certificate.
This program will be available online in Fall 2026.
Request a Printed Certificate
If you would like to receive a printed copy of your certificate by mail, please click here to submit your request. All submissions are verified to confirm eligibility. Please allow up to three weeks for processing and delivery. If you have not received your certificate within four weeks, please contact us at certificates@asmbs.org.
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