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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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    John Wiley & Sons

    Biochemistry For Dummies

    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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere

    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 stars, 405 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (405) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Taipei Medical University

    The Development and Application of Functional Foods

    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

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatic Methods

    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 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Immunology, Biology

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health

    4.7 stars, 715 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (715) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research

    4.8 stars, 615 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (615) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biology, Anatomy

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Environment, Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Research

    4.6 stars, 332 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (332) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Innate Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Pathology, Biology, Research

    4.8 stars, 163 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (163) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Biotech — From Science to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Chemistry

    4.9 stars, 530 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (530) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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