Cell Culture and Aseptic Laboratory Practice
Cell culture fails through contamination that is usually introduced by technique rather than by equipment. This course covers maintaining cultures and working aseptically with confidence.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Aseptic technique and where contamination enters
- 02Facility, cabinet and equipment requirements
- 03Media, sera, reagents and their preparation
- 04Culture maintenance, passaging and growth monitoring
- 05Recognising bacterial, fungal and mycoplasma contamination
- 06Cryopreservation, recovery and stock management
- 07Records, authentication and preventing cross contamination
What you will gain
- Work aseptically with consistent technique
- Maintain and passage cell lines correctly
- Recognise and respond to contamination
- Manage media, reagents and their storage
- Cryopreserve and recover cell stocks
- Maintain records and cell line authentication
Who should attend
- Laboratory technologists in cell culture
- Research and development scientists
- Quality control staff in biological testing
- Laboratory staff new to sterile technique
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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