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Microbiology Courses

Microbiology courses can help you learn about microbial physiology, genetics, and ecology, as well as the roles of microorganisms in health and disease. You can build skills in laboratory techniques like culturing, staining, and microscopy, along with data analysis for interpreting microbial behavior. Many courses introduce tools such as PCR machines, bioinformatics software, and various types of microscopy, that support conducting experiments and analyzing results in real-world applications.

Popular Microbiology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Social Studies, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Epidemiology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

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    777 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Oncology

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    Princeton University

    Imagining Other Earths

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

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    414 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Occupational Hygiene, Cleanliness, Building Services Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Infection Control, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Control, Radiation Protection, Thermal Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Health Assessment, Analytical Chemistry, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Microfabrication Fundamental Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Clinical Monitoring, Molecular Biology, Patient Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy, Immunology, Urology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Emergency Response, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Estimation

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    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Technologies, Biological Engineering, Scalability, Sustainable Systems, Process Engineering, Product Development, Production Process, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Microbiology, Workforce Development, Capacity Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Cleanroom Fundamentals & Semiconductor Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronics, Virtual Reality, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Standards, Goal Setting, Emerging Technologies, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Higher Education, Time Management, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Microbiology courses

  • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
  • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
  • General Biology: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Microfabrication Fundamental Processes: University of Minnesota
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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