Microscopy Courses and Certifications

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

Professor Bob Long - Human Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Test 1 - Anatomy Terminology, Regions, Cavities/Membranes, Cells, Microscopy and Histology

Master anatomy fundamentals including terminology, body regions, cavities, cell structures, microscopy techniques, and tissue identification through comprehensive lab demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Lecturio Medical

Histology - USMLE Prep Videos

Master human tissue structure and function through expert-led lectures covering cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems for USMLE preparation.

• YouTube
• 6 hours 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forensic 365

Stereo Microscopy - A Useful Method for Dental Profiling

Explore forensic odontology's role in identifying human remains through dental profiling, using stereo microscopy to estimate age, sex, and ethnicity from teeth and surrounding structures.

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

ICTP Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics

Quantum Gas Microscopy of Hubbard Systems Out of Equilibrium

Explore quantum gas microscopy techniques for studying Hubbard systems in non-equilibrium states, focusing on cutting-edge research in condensed matter physics.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AIIMS;  CEC

Analytical Techniques In Biochemistry

1 rating

A biochemistry laboratory methods course spanning separation, spectroscopy, microscopy, electrophoresis, molecular assays, proteomics, and clinical diagnostics.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Available until Oct 31, 2026
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Biomedical Optics

Explore how light–tissue interactions underpin advanced imaging, spectroscopy, optical tweezers, and therapeutic technologies for biomedical research and clinical translation.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Shenyang Agricultural University

Microbiology

Explore microorganisms as ecological allies and threats through their biology, metabolism, ecology, genetics, and hands-on laboratory techniques.

• XuetangX
• 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

Breaking Taps

Making Camera Pixels from Copper

Explore the creation of photosensitive pixels using copper oxide in this fascinating experiment, delving into semiconductor physics and advanced microscopy techniques.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Breaking Taps

Speedrunning 30 Years of Lithography Technology

Explore the journey of replicating 30 years of lithography technology advancements, from assembly challenges to breakthroughs, in this engaging and informative video on semiconductor manufacturing.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Breaking Taps

Poking Atoms With a Very Sharp Stick

Demonstrates atomic force microscopy through a DIY macro-AFM and real scans of precision-finished materials.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Breaking Taps

DIY Scanning Laser Microscope

Build a 3D-printed scanning laser confocal microscope with an OpenFlexure stage, photodiode detector, Raspberry Pi control, and surface-profilometry imaging.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Michel van Biezen

Physics 59 - Optical Instruments

Master the principles of magnifying glasses, microscopes, and telescopes through detailed analysis of magnification, resolution, and optical limitations in scientific instruments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Materials Characterization

Learn how optical, scanning electron, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction reveal material microstructure through imaging, diffraction, and sample preparation.

• YouTube
• 1 day 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video