Bio-Rad Academy: All Courses
Find the learning pathway that's right for you. Explore topic-specific training programs covering western blotting, digital PCR, flow cytometry, gene expression, antibodies, chromatography and Bio-Plex immunoassays.
Designed for researchers, graduate students, laboratory technicians and scientists, Bio-Rad Academy courses combine expert-led training, scientific communities and course-completion certificates to help you build knowledge, develop practical laboratory skills and support your professional development.
Choose a topic below to explore available courses, learning pathways and certificates.
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Mastery Western Blotting Course 1: Data Integrity & Normalization
Course5.0 average rating (8 reviews)Western blot data is under increasing scrutiny from journals, reviewers, and watchdog groups. Learn how to protect your publications and your reputation — and how to make your western blots more accurate, reliable, and reproducible.
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Antibody Essentials Series Course 1: Handling Your Antibody
CourseCourse 1 of Bio-Rad’s Antibody Essentials series offers practical guidance on antibody best practices to help optimize workflows and improve results. Led by experts, it includes a certificate and access to a collaborative antibody community.
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Antibody Essentials Series Course 2: Working with Your Antibody — Protocols
Course5.0 average rating (4 reviews)This is course 2 of a seven-part Antibody Essentials series. It is aimed at anyone who works with antibodies and would like to build their knowledge of antibody best practices to optimize their workflows and achieve reliable results.
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Antibody Essentials Series Course 3: Selecting Your Primary Antibody
CourseThis is course 3 of a seven-part Antibody Essentials series. It is aimed at anyone who works with antibodies and would like to build their knowledge of antibody best practices to optimize their workflows and achieve reliable results.
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Antibody Essentials Series Course 4: Selecting Your Secondary Antibody
CourseThis is course 4 of a seven-part Antibody Essentials series. It is aimed at anyone who works with antibodies and would like to build their knowledge of antibody best practices to optimize their workflows and achieve reliable results.
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Antibody Essentials Series Course 5: Working with Your Antibody — Titration
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This is course 5 of a seven-part Antibody Essentials series. It is aimed at anyone who works with antibodies and would like to build their knowledge of antibody best practices to optimize their workflows and achieve reliable results.
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Antibody Essentials Series Course 6: Working with Your Antibody — Controls Part 1
CourseThis is course 6 of a seven-part Antibody Essentials series. It is aimed at anyone who works with antibodies and would like to build their knowledge of antibody best practices to optimize their workflows and achieve reliable results.
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Antibody Essentials Series Course 7: Working with Your Antibody — Controls Part 2
CourseThis is course 7 of a seven-part Antibody Essentials series. It is aimed at anyone who works with antibodies and would like to build their knowledge of antibody best practices to optimize their workflows and achieve reliable results.
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Fundamentals of Chromatography Course 1: Introduction
Course5.0 average rating (16 reviews)Part of the Fundamentals of Chromatography series, this introductory course builds foundational knowledge on chromatography, covering key techniques, workflows, and applications for separating biomolecules.
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Advanced Western Blotting Course 1: Sample Preparation
Course4.4 average rating (7 reviews)Take a deep dive into advanced western blotting sample preparation. In this course you will learn about: protein sources, cell lysis, sample preparation buffers, and reduction.
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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 1: Sample Preparation
Course4.8 average rating (13 reviews)Learn how western blots are used in biological research, experimental design considerations before you begin your project, and reagents and methods used for good sample preparation.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 1: Flow Cytometry Basics
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)This introductory module explains what a flow cytometer is and what it is used for, with some examples of the types of problems that flow cytometry helps researchers and clinicians to solve.
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Course 1: Digital PCR 101
Course5.0 average rating (57 reviews)This course provides an overview of what digital PCR is, how it works and some of the applications that can benefit from the use of this technology.
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Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 1: Introduction to RT-qPCR and Gene Expression
Course5.0 average rating (8 reviews)Learn about DNA structure and the polymerase chain reaction, reagents and conditions considerations for DNA amplification during qPCR, theory of fluorescence detection during qPCR, and how to understand the shape and parts of an amplification curve.
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xMAP Bead-Based Immunoassays Course 1: Immunoassays Overview
Course5.0 average rating (3 reviews)This course will give you an understanding of immunoassays in general, different types of ELISAs, xMAP bead-based immunoassays and the difference between traditional ELISAs and xMAP bead-based immunoassays.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 2: Inside a Flow Cytometer
CourseThis class explains the inner workings of a flow cytometer and why understanding how they work is crucial for success. For example, knowing the combination of lasers and filters to select compatible fluorophores.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 3: Fluorescence and Flow Cytometry Principles
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn how scattered light relates to wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum and to the principles of fluorescence. You will learn how lasers and fluorescent dyes are used within flow cytometry to detect cellular structures.
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Course 2: Gene Expression Using ddPCR
Course5.0 average rating (5 reviews)This chapter focuses on Gene Expression and covers ddPCR assay design, migration of assays onto ddPCR, reverse transcription, multiplexing and normalization considerations, and describes best practices in data analysis in relation to gene expression.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 4: Sample Preparation Essentials
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn why proper sample preparation is crucial for any flow cytometry experiment. It will walk you through important things to consider about sample preparation as you design your experiments.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 5: Target Protein Detection
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn about a variety of methods for studying specific proteins, including the use of antibodies, the direct attachment of target proteins to fluorescent proteins, and lectins.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 6: How to Use Controls
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn an overview of positive and negative controls as well as controls specific to flow cytometry.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 7: Successful Multicolor Flow Cytometry
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn tips and tricks for building multicolor flow cytometry panels and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 8: Data Acquisition and Analysis
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)In this class, you’ll learn how to acquire data from a flow cytometry and important principles of data analysis and presentation.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 9: Cell Sorting Essentials
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)In this class, you’ll learn tips for cell sorting including appropriate dissociation methods and the impact of cell sorting on cell health.
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Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry Course 10: Planning Flow Cytometry Experiments
CourseIn this class, you’ll learn how to prepare for a successful flow cytometry experiment.
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xMAP Bead-Based Immunoassays Course 2: xMAP Technology
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This course will give you an understanding of xMAP technology features and functions, multiplexing on a bead, and Bio-Plex assay formats.
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xMAP Bead-Based Immunoassays Course 3: Systems and Accessories
CourseThis course will give you a deeper understanding of the xMAP bead-based Bio-Plex systems, related accessories, and software overview.
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Course 3: Running Your First Set of Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) Experiments
Course4.7 average rating (3 reviews)Get ready to run your first ddPCR experiment with essential best practices in setup, analysis, and data interpretation for accurate results.
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Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 2: RNA Sample Preparation Considerations
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Learn about RNA function, diversity, and key characteristics. This course will also give you an understanding of RNA isolation methods and precautions, cDNA synthesis, and RNA quantification and quality methods.
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Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 3: Experimental Design for Gene Expression by RT-qPCR
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Learn how to select the right controls and review considerations for designing primers and probes. Additionally, this course will cover biological and technical replicates.
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Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 4: Assay Optimization for RT-qPCR
CourseLearn about the importance of optimizing and validating, and how to get started. This course will cover important steps and considerations for optimizing multiplex assays.
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Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 5: Gene Expression Analysis by RT-qPCR
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This course will give you an overview of gene expression analysis, the steps for checking data suitability for analysis, how to calculate gene expression, standard deviation, and standard error from the mean.
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Fundamentals of RT-qPCR Course 6: Gene Expression Using Digital PCR
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)This chapter focuses on Gene Expression and covers ddPCR assay design, migration of assays onto ddPCR, reverse transcription, multiplexing and normalization considerations, and describes best practices in data analysis in relation to gene expression.
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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 2: Gel Electrophoresis and Transfer
CourseLearn the principles of gel electrophoresis, how to select the best gel for your application, and optimizing the best transfer technique for your application.
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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 3: Immunodetection
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Learn how antibodies are used to detect proteins, how to choose the right blocking agent, and how to select and optimize antibodies.
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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 4: Image Acquisition
CourseLearn about imaging technologies, chemiluminescence and fluorescence detection, and how to optimize to get the best sensitivity.
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Fundamentals of Western Blotting Course 5: Image Analysis
CourseLearn how to remove background from your data, how to quantify you target protein, normalizing data to controls, and calculating relative expression levels.
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