Metagenomics Course
Gain expertise in metagenomics for environmental water research. Master sampling design, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing strategies, bioinformatics pipelines, and statistical analysis to produce reliable taxonomic and functional insights for biological applications. This course equips you with practical skills for robust, reproducible studies ready for publication.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Metagenomics Course offers a practical guide to plan and conduct effective water metagenome studies, from sampling to data interpretation. You will learn to design comparative experiments, select optimal sequencing methods, improve nucleic acid extraction, and minimise contamination and bias. Additionally, master essential bioinformatics processes, statistical tools, visualisation techniques, and validation methods to ensure reliable, reproducible, and publication-quality results.
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Develop skills
- Design water metagenomics studies with clear hypotheses, controls, and metadata.
- Optimise sequencing strategies by selecting platforms, depth, and hybrid methods quickly.
- Perform clean lab workflows to extract high-quality DNA/RNA from water samples.
- Execute complete bioinformatics pipelines including QC, taxonomic profiling, MAGs, and annotation.
- Analyse and present results with diversity statistics, functional profiles, and clear visuals.
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