NGS and microarray training

Hands-on training or online courses led by expert instructors

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Illumina training opportunities

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

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

Hands-on training options

At an Illumina Solutions Center

Located in multiple countries, Illumina Solutions Centers (ISCs) offer hands-on NGS training with expert Illumina 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 Illumina Solutions Centers, or call 1-800-809-4566 (North America) or 1-858-202-4566 (all other locations).

At your own facility

Work with a certified Illumina 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. Illumina 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).

Popular NGS and microarray training courses

From library prep to informatics, Illumina 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	Location^a	Catalog number
Illumina DNA Prep Training	Illumina DNA Prep	Library prep	Your lab	20022900
Illumina DNA Prep with Enrichment Training	Illumina DNA Prep with Enrichment	Library prep	Your lab	20028457
Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep Training	Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep	Library prep	Your lab	20046010
Illumina Stranded Total RNA Prep with Ribo-Zero Plus or Ribo-Zero Plus Microbiome Training	Illumina Stranded Total RNA Prep with Ribo-Zero Plus or Ribo-Zero Plus Microbiome	Library prep	Your lab	20044764
Illumina Stranded mRNA Prep Training	Illumina 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
Illumina Connected Analytics (ICA) Training and Onboarding	Illumina Connected Analytics	Software	Live online training	20049422
Illumina Microarray Analytics ICA Training^c	Illumina Connected Analytics	Software	Live online training	20081935
Infinium Assay: An Introduction	Illumina microarray kits	Microarray	Your lab	20015273

a. Courses offered in your lab can also be taken at your regional Illumina 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.

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Self-paced online NGS and microarray training

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

A beginner's guide to NGS

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.

Technical support training

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).

Educational webinars

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 Illumina resources to learn more.

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NGS and microarray training

Illumina training opportunities

Hands-on training options

At an Illumina Solutions Center

At your own facility

Popular NGS and microarray training courses

Intro to NGS training courses

Self-paced online NGS and microarray training

A beginner's guide to NGS

Technical support training

Educational webinars

Sequencing and microarray education

More educational resources

Illumina genomics podcast

Video hub

Resources and tools for new users

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NGS and microarray training

Illumina training opportunities

Hands-on training options

At an Illumina Solutions Center

At your own facility

Popular NGS and microarray training courses

Intro to NGS training courses

Self-paced online NGS and microarray training

A beginner's guide to NGS

Technical support training

Educational webinars

Sequencing and microarray education

More educational resources

Illumina genomics podcast

Video hub

Resources and tools for new users

Speak to a specialist