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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy

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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Bioinformatics, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Experimentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Nutrition and Diet, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Biochemical Assays, Research, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques

    3.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Medical Science and Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Scientific Visualization, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning

    2.4
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research, Microbiology, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Clinical Assessment, Specimen Collection, Medical Devices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fudan University

    抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Substance Abuse, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge

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