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.

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, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Research, Research Design, Big Data, Biochemistry, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Image Analysis, Specimen Preparation, Structural Analysis
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

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Plant Operations and Management, Planning, Adaptability, Land Management, Design, Taxonomy, Sustainable Design, Water Resource Management, Life Sciences, Analytical Testing, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Microbiology, Decision Making, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Molecular Biology, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Biotechnology, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Statistical Inference, Digital Signal Processing, Biological Engineering, Image Analysis, Experimentation, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Biology, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Analytical Testing, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Microbiology, Plant Operations and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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