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Training courses: Intro to Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Our training courses provide an overview of NGS. You’ll learn about sequencing workflows, sample prep, data analysis, and more.

Overview

Interested in learning more about next-generation sequencing technology and how you can use it in your research? Our training classes are a great way for beginners to learn about how NGS works, key differences compared to Sanger sequencing and other technologies, NGS workflow steps, and how to analyze your data.

To ensure you get the most out of the course material, we offer introductory classes tailored to various specialties and areas of interest.

Course details and availability

These courses are available in North and South America as well as in Europe. To explore other training opportunities, visit our NGS and microarray training page.

Typical agenda (topics covered): Our certified Illumina trainers generally start with an overview of the sequencing workflow and key applications of interest. They describe how Illumina sequencing technology works, discuss experimental design considerations, and explain how to analyze the data. Finally, they conclude with a course summary.

Delivery method: Available as a remote online training course or in-person at your local Illumina Solutions Center.

How to register and pay

View the course descriptions and schedules below. When you find an upcoming class that works with your schedule, register your interest. Once you receive the confirmation email, you can return to the order tab on this page to purchase the course.

To purchase the course, go the “Order” tab of this page, add the desired course to your cart, and check out.

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Course descriptions

Content: Overview of complete DNA NGS workflows (sample prep, sequencers, and data analysis) with a focus on experimental design considerations, possible applications of DNA NGS, and key things you want to consider to be successful in NGS.

Audience: Life scientists who have no or very limited experience with NGS, but who would like to gain an understanding of the technology.

Why should you attend: To obtain a practical understanding of the lllumina sequencing workflow and learn how you can successfully implement NGS in your own lab.

Note that in order to run this session, we need a min. number of four participants. If the number of confirmed registrations is below the minimum, the class will be cancelled, and you will be offered a place in the next class or have the option to cancel your order.

Content: Overview of complete RNA NGS workflows (sample prep, sequencing systems, and data analysis) with a focus on experimental design considerations, possible applications of RNA NGS, and key things you want to consider to be successful in NGS.

Audience: Life scientists who have no or very limited experience with NGS, but who would like to gain an understanding of the technology.

Why should you attend: To obtain a practical understanding of the lllumina sequencing workflow and learn how you can successfully implementNGS in your own lab.

Note that in order to run this session, we need a min. number of four participants. If the number of confirmed registrations is below the minimum, the class will be cancelled, and you will be offered a place in the next class or have the option to cancel your order.

Content: Overview of a comprehensive sequencing workflow, including a comparison of traditional methods used in pathology labs vs. an NGS approach, an outline of different NGS strategies, sample preparation methods and sequencing instruments, experimental design considerations for FFPE samples, and an introduction to NGS data analysis.

Audience: Pathology lab directors, oncologists, and senior clinical scientists who have no or limited experience with NGS and who would like to introduce NGS into their pathology laboratories.

Why should you attend: To obtain a practical understanding of the Illumina sequencing workflow and learn how you can successfully implement NGS in your pathology lab.

Note that in order to run this session, we need a min. number of four participants. If the number of confirmed registrations is below the minimum, the class will be cancelled, and you will be offered a place in the next class or have the option to cancel your order.

Content: Overview of a comprehensive sequencing workflow, including a comparison of traditional methods used in microbiology labs vs. an NGS approach, outline of different NGS strategies, sample preparation methods and sequencing instruments, experimental design considerations for microbiology samples, and introduction to NGS data analysis.

Audience: Life scientists who have no or very limited experience with NGS, but who would like to gain an understanding of the technology.

Why should you attend: To obtain a practical understanding of the lllumina sequencing workflow to learn how you can successfully implement NGS in your own lab.

Note that in order to run this session, we need a min. number of four participants. If the number of confirmed registrations is below the minimum, the class will be cancelled, and you will be offered a place in the next class or have the option to cancel your order.

Content: Overview of sequencing data analysis including how to evaluate and troubleshoot sequencing data with SAV software; practical tips for choosing a data analysis solution; how to generate, evaluate, and manipulate FASTQ files; how to use secondary analysis metrics for quality control of your lab processes; and what occurs during tertiary data analysis. All sessions are highly interactive and contain demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Audience: Researchers, bioinformaticians, and lab managers that want to understand how data are analyzed, how sample manipulation can influence data output, and how to use sequencing metrics to improve quality control of the lab processes.

Why should you attend: To obtain a practical understanding of sequencing data analysis and learn how you can successfully implement NGS in your own lab.

Note that in order to run this session, we need a min. number of four participants. If the number of confirmed registrations is below the minimum, the class will be cancelled, and you will be offered a place in the next class or have the option to cancel your order.

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Online training (5)

Intro to Next Gen Sequencing: DNA-Remote

20046837

Three, 3.5 hr. online sessions held over three days (10.5 hr. total) to familiarize new users with Illumina NGS technology and applications and steps in an NGS workflow. Course provides considerations for experimental design, choosing a sample preparation method and sequencing system, and data analysis challenges. The minimum number of the participants per training is four.

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Intro to Next Gen Sequencing: RNA-Remote

20060629

Three, 3.5 hr. online sessions held over three days (10.5 hr. total) to familiarize new users with an NGS workflow with a focus on RNA. Course provides considerations for experimental design, choosing a sample preparation method and sequencing system, and data analysis challenges. The minimum number of the participants per training is four.

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Intro to Next Gen Seq: Pathology-Remote

20060630

Three, 3.5 hr. online sessions held over three days (10.5 hr. total) to familiarize new users with an NGS workflow with a focus on pathology applications. Course provides considerations for experimental design, choosing a sample preparation method and sequencing system, and data analysis challenges. The minimum number of the participants per training is four.

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Intro to NGS: Microbiologists-Remote

20060631

Three, 3.5 hr. online sessions held over three days (10.5 hr. total) to familiarize new users with an NGS workflow with a focus on WGS and 16S. Course provides considerations for experimental design, choosing a sample preparation method and sequencing system, and data analysis challenges. The minimum number of the participants per training is four.

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Intro to Data Analysis-Remote

20060632

12 hr. total of online sessions held over three days to familiarize users with data analysis workflows. Course provides evaluation and troubleshooting, generating, evaluating, and manipulating FASTQ files, secondary analysis metrics, and related topics. The minimum number of the participants per training is four.

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Hands-on training (4)

Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing: DNA - Illumina Solutions Center

20022383

Two-day training held at Illumina Solution Centers, provides customers with an overview of each step of a sequencing workflow, from considerations for experimental design and choice of sample preparation method and sequencing system to challenges of data analysis. Pricing is per person. The minimum number of the participants per training is four.

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Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing: RNA - Illumina Solutions Center

20025857

This course is an introduction to Illumina sequencing technology and its possible applications for new customers. During 2 days of in-house training, customers will get an overview of each step of a RNA sequencing workflow; from considerations for experimental design, choice of sample preparation method and sequencer, to challenges of data analysis.

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Intro to NGS: Pathology-ISC

20060633

This course provides an overview of a comprehensive sequencing workflow including comparison of traditional methods used in pathology labs with NGS approach and different NGS strategies. During 2 days of in-house training, customers will get an overview of each step of the pathology sequencing workflow including sample preparation methods, sequencing instruments as well as experimental design considerations for FFPE samples and an introduction to NGS data analysis. Price is for single attendee. The ideal minimum number of the participants per training is 4.

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Intro to NGS: Microbiologists-ISC

20060634

The training offers an overview of advantages of NGS applications with a particular focus on WGS and 16S. However, depending on customer interests, other applications like viral surveillance may be covered. This training will introduce vocabulary, explain differences between different platforms, explain differences between different library prep kits and show a high level overview of an example data analysis workflow.

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