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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Immunology, Preventative Care, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Biology, Ancient History, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Estimation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Procedures, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, International Relations, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Anthropology, Taxonomy, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Network Model, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Scientific Methods, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Ancient History, European History, Neurology, Endocrinology, Taxonomy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Research Reports, Biology, Life Sciences, Research Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks