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 Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Microbiology
★ 4.9 (529) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oral Hygiene, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology, Surgery
★ 4.9 (827) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Scalability, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Process Development, Laboratory Equipment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Research
★ 4.6 (332) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Molecular Biology, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Biotechnology, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis
★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Scientific Methods, Food and Beverage, Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.5 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Research
★ 4.1 (646) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies
★ 4.8 (615) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Molecular Biology
★ 4.8 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Taipei Medical University
Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Good Manufacturing Practices, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Health Assessment, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences, Environment, Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacology, Biology, Chronic Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Pathology, Biology, Research
★ 4.8 (163) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months