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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Immunology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Social Justice, Health Equity, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry
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

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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks