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NGS and microarray trainingÌý

Hands-on training or online courses led by expert instructorsÌý

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VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ training opportunities

Get hands-on next-generation sequencing (NGS) or microarray training led by a certified VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ instructor, provided at your own lab or an VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Solutions Center.

We also offer live online training and free self-paced NGS and microarray courses and webinars.

Hands-on training options

At an VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Solutions Center

Located in multiple countries, VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Solutions Centers (ISCs) offer hands-on NGS training with expert VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ instructors. Courses taken at ISCs provide:

  • In-person training for at least four participants
  • Best practices for optimal sequencing result
  • Guidance on each step of your workflow
  • Comprehensive troubleshooting tips

Learn more about VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Solutions Centers, or call 1-800-809-4566 (North America) or 1-858-202-4566 (all other locations).Ìý

At your own facility

Work with a certified VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ trainer in your own lab. Course fees include hands-on training for up to four participants and your instructor’s time and travel expenses.

Additional costs include required library prep products, sequencing reagents, and lab equipment. VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ will discuss required supplies and equipment specifications prior to reserving your course.

For more information, call 1-800-809-4566 (North America) or 1-858-202-4566 (all other locations).Ìý

Popular NGS and microarray training courses

From library prep to informatics, VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ offers training to help you optimize any aspect of your workflow. For a complete list of all instructor-led training courses, or to inquire about the courses listed below, contact us.

Course name Product Product Type Locationa Catalog number
VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ DNA Prep Training VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ DNA Prep Library prep Your lab 20022900
VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ DNA Prep with Enrichment Training VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ DNA Prep with Enrichment Library prep Your lab 20028457
VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ DNA PCR-Free Prep Training VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ DNA PCR-Free Prep Library prep Your lab 20046010
VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Stranded Total RNA Prep with Ribo-Zero Plus or Ribo-Zero Plus Microbiome Training VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Stranded Total RNA Prep with Ribo-Zero Plus or Ribo-Zero Plus Microbiome Library prep Your lab 20044764
VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Stranded mRNA Prep Training VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Stranded mRNA Prep Library prep Your lab 20044765
TruSight Oncology 500 Training (DNA, optional HRD)b TruSight Oncology 500 Library prep Your lab 20031667
TruSight Oncology 500 Training (DNA and RNA, optional HRD)b TruSight Oncology 500 Library prep Your lab 20031668
VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Connected Analytics (ICA) Training and Onboarding VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Connected Analytics Software Live online training 20049422
VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Microarray Analytics ICA Trainingc VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Connected Analytics Software Live online training 20081935
Infinium Assay: An Introduction VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ microarray kits Microarray Your lab 20015273

a. Courses offered in your lab can also be taken at your regional VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ Solutions Center.
b. Homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) is only available with the addition of the TruSight Oncology 500 HRD kit to TruSight Oncology 500. Not available in Japan.
c. Not available in all countries. Contact your sales representative to learn more or find a similar course in your country.

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Intro to NGS training courses

Get started with NGS by learning about sample prep, workflow steps, data analysis, and more. Complete a 3-day online instructor-led course tailored to common focus areas like DNA, RNA, microbiology, and germline sequencing. All sessions are highly interactive with demos and hands-on activities.Ìý

Self-paced online NGS and microarray training

Access free online training, live and recorded webinars, and other educational resources at your own convenience.Ìý

Considering bringing NGS into your lab, but unsure where to start? These free resources cover key topics in NGS to help you plan your first experiment.

Filter by instrument, library prep kit, microarray, or software to find relevant online training courses and technical support webinars, or narrow the results by training type (such as online training or video tips).

Free recorded webinars and live discussions deliver updates and insights on the latest hot topics and technologies.

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Sequencing and microarray education

New to NGS and/or microarray technologies? Access VRÕæÈ˲ÊƱ resources to learn more.

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Watch product demonstrations, interviews, and inspiring genomics stories from around the world.

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