NAMSS makes it easy for medical staff and credentialing services professionals to access high-quality education through a variety of in-person and virtual courses and events. See below all the educational courses NAMSS has to offer for MSPs, regardless of medical environment or level of expertise. You can learn more about all our live learning courses and programs here. 

Visit the NAMSS Education Zone to browse our catalog of on-demand courses, events, webinars, and courses, as well as access your already purchased educational material. 

Note: All course dates are subject to change. Please continue to check back for the most up-to-date information
 

2026

• September

  • Credentialing 101 Course (Virtual) - September 14, 16, 21, 23, and 28, 2026
  • NAMSS Webinar: Aligning Contracts with Payer Performance for Better Outcomes - September 15, 2026
  • South Carolina's Fall Virtual Conference - September 17, 2026
    • This Virtual Conference has been approved for NAMSS CE. Visit the South Carolina Association Medical Staff Services website for additional information. 
  • Massachusetts' Fall Virtual Conference - September 17, 2026
    • This Virtual Conference has been approved for NAMSS CE. Visit the Massachusetts Association of Medical Staff Services website for additional information. 
  • NAMSS Member Forum: What's Top of Mind in Provider Enrollment? - September 22, 2026
  • NAMSS Webinar: Stronger Together - Building the Provider Recruitment & Medical Staff Services Relationship - September 24, 2026

• October

  • NAMSS Webinar: NAMSS PASS on the Move: Learn More About How This Technology Fits into Your Credentialing Toolbox - October 8, 2026
  • Pre-Conference Workshops in conjunction with NAMSS 50th Annual Conference: 
    • Leadership Certificate Program (in-person) - October 16, 17, and 18, 2026
    • Present Like a Pro (in-person) - October 18, 2026
  • NAMSS Webinar: AI in Action: Advanced Tools and Techniques for MSPs - October 27, 2026

• November

  • Georgia 4th Quarter In-Person Education Meeting - November 6, 2026
    • This In-Person Education Meeting has been approved for NAMSS CE. Visit the Georgia Association of Medical Staff Services website for additional information. 
  • CPES Certification Preparation Course (Virtual) - November 10, 12, 17, and 19, 2026
    • This course will teach to the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 certification exam windows. 
  • Massachusetts' Lunch and Learn, Suspension of Privileges: A Valuable Pause Button - November 10, 2026
    • This Virtual Lunch and Learn has been approved for NAMSS CE. Visit the Massachusetts Association of Medical Staff Services website for additional information. 
  • South Carolina's Fall Virtual Conference - November 12, 2026
    • This Virtual Conference has been approved for NAMSS CE. Visit the South Carolina Association Medical Staff Services website for additional information. 

• December

  • CPCS® Certification Preparation Course (Virtual) - December 1, 3, 8, and 10, 2026
    • This course will teach to the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 certification exam windows. 

2027

• January​​​​​

  • CPMSM® Certification Preparation Course (Virtual) - January 19, 21, 26, and 28, 2027
    • This course will teach to the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 certification exam windows. Registration opening late 2026!

• February

  • CPES Certification Preparation Course (Virtual) - February 1, 3, 8, and 10, 2027
    • This course will teach to the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 certification exam windows. Registration opening late 2026!
  • CPCS® Certification Preparation Course (Virtual) - February 16, 18, 23, and 25, 2027
    • This course will teach to the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 certification exam windows. Registration opening late 2026!

• March

  • ​Credentialing 101 Course (Virtual) - March 2, 4, 9, 11, and 16, 2027
    • Registration opening late 2026!

• April

  • CPCS® Certification Preparation Course (Virtual) - April 19, 21, 26, and 28, 2027
    • Registration opening early 2027!

• May

  • ​​​​​​CPMSM® Certification Preparation Course (Virtual) - May 3, 5, 10, and 12, 2027
    • Registration opening early 2027!
  • CPES Certification Preparation Course (Virtual) - May 18, 20, 25, and 27, 2027
    • Registration opening early 2027!

• June

  • ​​​​​​​Credentialing 101 Course (Virtual) - June 7, 9, 14, 16, and 21, 2027
    • Registration opening spring 2027!

• July

  • ​​​​​​Foundations of Medical Services Management Course (Virtual) - July 13, 15, 20, and 22, 2027
    • Registration opening spring 2027!

*NAMSS Town Halls, Member Forums, and Conversations with CCN are not eligible for CE credit.

Upcoming NAMSS Conferences

• October 18-21, 2026: NAMSS 50th Annual Conference (New Orleans, LA) 
  • Check out additional future conferences here!

CPCS® and CPMSM® are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as service marks of National Association Medical Staff Services.