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Laboratory & Microbiology

Fundamental Microbiology Techniques for the Laboratory

Duration
5 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R18,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

This hands on course covers the core techniques used to culture, isolate and identify microorganisms in a general microbiology laboratory. Delegates practise media preparation, streaking, staining and microscopy while building an understanding of microbial growth and metabolism. The programme provides a solid grounding for staff new to microbiology work.

What you will be able to do
  • Prepare and quality check culture media for routine use
  • Perform aseptic streaking and subculturing to obtain pure isolates
  • Apply Gram staining and other differential staining methods
  • Use light microscopy to examine and describe microorganisms
  • Interpret biochemical tests for preliminary identification
  • Record and report microbiological results accurately
Who should attend
  • Junior microbiologists and laboratory assistants
  • Technicians moving into microbiology roles
  • Science graduates entering diagnostic laboratories
  • Quality control staff supporting microbiology testing
Course outline
01
Preparing and quality checking agar and broth culture media
02
Performing aseptic streaking and subculturing to obtain pure isolates
03
Applying Gram staining and other differential staining methods
04
Using light microscopy to examine and describe microbial morphology
05
Understanding microbial growth curves, nutrition and metabolism
06
Running biochemical tests for preliminary organism identification
07
Recording and reporting microbiological results with clear traceability
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
9 to 13 Nov 2026Dubai5 DaysUS$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria5 DaysR18,000
11 to 15 Jan 2027Durban5 DaysR18,000
22 to 26 Feb 2027Cape Town5 DaysR18,000
19 to 23 Apr 2027Johannesburg5 DaysR18,000
28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027London5 DaysUS$1,800
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

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