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.

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

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
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Aesthetics, Decision Making, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Failure Analysis, Oral Expression, Cognitive flexibility, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Writing, Physiology, Detail Oriented, Microbiology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Chemistry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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: Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biology, Control Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Gynecology, Maternal Health, Human Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Laboratory Research, Biology, Infectious Diseases, International Relations
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, Surgery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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