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, 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
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Utrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Precision Medicine, Physiology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Laboratory Research, Research Design, Biochemistry, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Nebraska
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Asepsis, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Flow, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Occupational Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care, Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Workforce Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Product Planning, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Chemistry, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Specimen Processing, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Microbiology, Analytical Testing, Image Analysis, Structural Analysis, Systems Of Measurement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, Environment and Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months