Next steps
Get officially certified
Our certificate shows you completed our course. To practise on paying clients, you'll usually need a license or certificate from an official body where you live. These are recognized organizations to look into next.
Licensing exams & board certification
Needed in most places to practise massage professionally.
FSMTB — Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
United States
MBLEx, the licensing exam used by most US states.
NCBTMB — National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
United States
Board Certification and approved continuing education.
CMTO — College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Canada
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) registration.
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
Saudi Arabia
Professional classification and licensing for health practitioners, including physical therapy roles.
International qualifications
Widely recognized in spas, salons and wellness centres worldwide, including the GCC.
Specialist certification
Advanced training for the techniques covered in our modules.
Dr. Vodder Academy International
International
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) and Combined Decongestive Therapy.
Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)
North America
Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-LANA) credential.
International Maitland Teachers Association (IMTA)
International
Maitland Concept courses in joint mobilization (for licensed clinicians).
Professional associations
Membership, insurance, ethics standards and continuing education.
Continuing education (CE) courses
Most licenses and board certifications must be renewed with CE hours. ABMP Learn offers 200+ online courses with CE credit, plus live events.
One course
$30
1 course with CE credit
Five courses
$99
5 courses with CE credit
Ten courses
$149
10 courses with CE credit
All — best value
$199
ABMP membership with 200+ CE courses
Prices as listed by ABMP in November 2026, in USD; check their site for current pricing and whether your board accepts the hours.
Requirements change and differ by country, state and emirate. Always confirm directly with the body or your local health authority. Massage Skool Institute isn't affiliated with these organizations.
Important: This course follows industry educational standards but does not confer government licensure or professional board certification. Practitioners must obtain applicable local licenses or professional registrations where required by law to practice.