Program Overview

Microbial Genomics: Bioinformatic Analysis Basics

Overview

This micro-credential is designed for infectious diseases professionals seeking a fundamental understanding of bioinformatics and its application in microbial genomics. It provides practical skills in cutting-edge bioinformatics techniques and investigates microbial sequence data.

Course Details

• Duration: 5 weeks / 40 hours
• Location: Online
• Fees: $990.00 AUD (inc GST)
• Start Date: 23 March 2026
• Study Mode: Online

What You Will Learn

Gain contemporary skills and knowledge for your job, including:

• Understanding quality control theory and its impact on data analysis and interpretation in microbial genomics
• Exploring fundamental bioinformatics theory, including genome assembly, annotation, genome characterization, mapping variant calling, and phylogenetics
• Gaining practical experience in bioinformatics analysis using the online genomics platform, Galaxy
• Applying bioinformatics to interrogate data from real-world case studies

Who You Will Learn From

Learn from skilled academics and professional experts, including:

• Professor Tim Stinear, Scientific Director of the Doherty Applied Microbial Genomics research centre
• Dr. Claire Gorrie, Research Fellow, Centre for Pathogen Genomics, University of Melbourne at the Doherty Institute
• Dr. Sarah Baines, Research Fellow, Centre for Pathogen Genomics, University of Melbourne at the Doherty Institute

Fees and Discounts

• For Individuals: $990.00 AUD (inc GST)
• For Teams: Custom pricing for three or more team members; contact for details

Dates

• Registration Closes: 27 March 2026
• Course Dates: 23 March 24 April 2026

Course Structure

• Workload: Approximately 40 hours over 5 weeks
• Assessment:
  • Application of bioinformatic analysis approaches to diverse scenarios (40%)
  • Independent analysis of pathogen genomic data (60%)
• Learning Experience: Predominantly self-directed learning with opportunities for engagement with the cohort and field experts

Pathways to Further Study

This micro-credential can be taken as a stand-alone course or complemented with other courses in the Applied Pathogen Genomics series to deepen knowledge and skills.

Digital Certificate

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a Microbial Genomics: Bioinformatic Analysis Basics Melbourne MicroCert, which can be shared digitally and via social media.