Cryo-Electron Microscopy Courses and Certifications

Fundamentals of Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) and 3D Image Processing in Structural Biology

Learn how cryo-electron microscopy reveals biomolecular structures, from sample preparation and imaging to 3D reconstruction and map interpretation.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Getting started in cryo-EM

273 ratings at Coursera

Learn cryo-electron microscopy concepts: electron microscope anatomy, Fourier transforms, image formation, and sample preparation and processing workflows for tomography, single particle analysis, and 2-D crystallography.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Getting Started in Cryo-EM

Learn how cryo-electron microscopy forms images, prepares frozen biological samples, and reconstructs structures through tomography, single-particle analysis, and crystallography.

• YouTube
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

How Microscopes Have Changed Our Lives - The Story of Hair Cell Research

Explore the fascinating journey of microscopy through the lens of inner ear research, as Anwen Bullen reveals how these tools have revolutionized our understanding of hearing, balance, and sensory perception.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video