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: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Computational Logic, Technical Standard
★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Program Development
★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Goal Setting, Emerging Technologies, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Higher Education, Time Management, Critical Thinking
★ 5 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Cell Cultures, Environment, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Production Process, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Natural Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Scalability
★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Testing, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling, Drug Development
★ 4.6 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.7 (745) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Respiration, Environment
★ 4.7 (99) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Biology
★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Hematology, Precision Medicine, Oncology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Exercise Science, Respiration, Pharmacotherapy, Drug Interaction, Immunology, Chemistry
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.9 (95K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Nebraska
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Patient Safety, Mental Health, Media and Communications
★ 4.7 (166) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks