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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Sustainable Development, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, Climate Change Mitigation
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Biology, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Control, Public Safety and National Security, Personal protective equipment, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Physiology, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Nutrition and Diet, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months