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.

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Innovation
★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Pathology
★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Manufacturing Standards, Manufacturing Processes
★ 4.9 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Nebraska
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Stress First Aid, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Flow, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Behavioral Health
★ 4.7 (151) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Clinical Research Ethics, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Maternal Health, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Food and Beverage, General Science and Research, Chemistry
★ 4.5 (405) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physical Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Biology, Laboratory Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Respiration, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biology, Control Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months