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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Cell Biology, Micrometer, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Image Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Mammography, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Oncology, Physics, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Materials science, Product Testing, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Personal protective equipment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Biology, Integration Testing, Bioinformatics, Research Design, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Health Policy, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Specimen Collection, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling, Spatial Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Ancient History, Bioinformatics, Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Physiology, Biology, Biochemistry, European History, Anthropology, Biotechnology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months