Trainings and Proficiency Certification

Trainings and Qualifications

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is an innovative technology allowing researchers to perform a wide variety of applications and study biological systems at a level never before possible. For those that haven’t yet had an opportunity to work with NGS, we offer a series of training courses introducing the sequencing workflow with emphasis on specific applications such as DNA, RNA, oncology, or microbiology. We also offer proficiency trainings and certification to meet your continuing education requirements and to hone your professional development. Trainings can be delivered at an Illumina Solutions Centre or as a virtual offering.

These trainings are paid for offerings. For pricing information please log in to MyIllumina account or contact us.

Showcase your NGS Training

After completing any of Illumina’s Intro to NGS training courses, you’ll receive a digital badge recognizing the completion of the training program. These digital badges can be shared on your social media networks, including Linkedin, to showcase your engagement and commitment to learning.

Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing: Pathology
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Content: Overview of complete DNA NGS workflows (sample prep, sequencers, and data analysis) with a focus on experimental design and everything that you should consider to be successful in NGS.

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

Why should you attend: The aim of this course is to give you a practical understanding of lllumina's sequencing workflow to help you with the successful implementation of NGS in your own lab.

Delivery Method: Virtual Class

Duration: ~ 10 h class delivered over 3 sessions

Class Size: Up to 10 participants

Part Number: 20046837

Pricing: $360 per person

Please note that in order to run this session we need a min. number of 4 participants. In the event 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.

Your registration will not be confirmed until the payment has been placed.

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Additional class sessions depend on instructor availability and class interest. If you would like to express interest in attending or have additional questions, please contact us.

Content: Overview of the complete RNA NGS workflow (sample prep, sequencers and data analysis) with a focus on experimental design and everything you should consider to be successful in NGS. During this class we will discuss possible applications of RNA NGS, experimental design considerations, Illumina’s sequencing workflow (including library prep and instrumentation), and data analysis workflow.

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: The aim of this course is to give you a practical understanding of lllumina's sequencing workflow to help you with the successful implementation of NGS in your own lab.

Delivery Method: Virtual Class

Duration: ~ 10 h class delivered over 3 sessions

Class Size: Up to 10 participants

Part Number: 20060629

Pricing: $360 per person

Please note that in order to run this session we need a min. number of 4 participants. In the event 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.

View complete course schedule and register here

*Currently, Intro to NGS courses are only offered in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Beginner's Guide to Next-Generation Sequencing

Considering bringing next-generation sequencing to your lab, but unsure where to start? These resources cover key topics in NGS and are designed to help you plan your first experiment.

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Our Proficiency Certification trainings are focused on providing participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform a specific workflow confidently and self-reliantly upon returning to their own lab. We will teach you not only how to execute the protocol using Illumina best practice and our experience, but also how to evaluate your final output or what to do if things don’t go according to your expectations.

Our training facility is state of the art and the equipment is plentiful so you will have the possibility to practice newly gained knowledge and skills, helping to ensure that your understanding is complete. Courses range from one to multiple days of theoretical and activity based content to help you to catch up with your continuing education requirements and with your professional development.

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Content: The AmpliSeq for Illumina workflow is part of a DNA/RNA-to-variant solution that offers streamlined content, easy-to-perform library preparation, push-button sequencing systems, and simplified data analysis. This 3-day course is a full DNA sample-to-answer training for customers interested in either detection of somatic variants in solid tumor samples (Focus panel) or in detection of biomarkers associated with hematologic malignancies (Myeloid panel). To gain the certificate participants will need to generate libraries meeting Illumina’s quality metrics, set up a run on a benchtop sequencer, evaluate quality of the run and perform secondary data analysis using DNA and RNA Amplicon Apps in BaseSpace™ Sequence Hub (BSSH).

Audience: Life scientists who want to quickly and successfully implement AmpliSeq in their lab or new members of staff from a lab already doing AmpliSeq workflow. No previous knowledge of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is required.

Objectives:
At the end of the training you will:
- Perform AmpliSeq for Illumina Focus Panel library prep workflow using commercially available DNA/RNA standards
- Sequence your library on one of Illumina’s benchtop sequencers
- Evaluate your sequencing run quality
- Set up analysis of your sequencing run using BSSH and Local Run Manager (LRM)
- Understand data analysis workflow
- Evaluate data analysis output

Duration: 3 days

Class Size: 4-6

Upcoming Classes: TBC

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Content: TruSeq™ PCR-Free workflow is a preferred method of library preparation when unbiased results and optimal quality are paramount. It offers superior coverage of areas that are traditionally difficult to sequence, such as GC-rich regions, promoters, and repetitive content. This 3 day course is focused on preparing, optimizing and troubleshooting TruSeq Whole Genome libraries.

Audience: Lab technicians/new lab members from high throughput labs about to introduce the Whole Genome TruSeq PCR-free workflow into their lab. Users who want to understand every aspect of the protocol.

Objectives:
To achieve certification participants will:
- Perform the TruSeq library prep workflow using commercially available DNA standards
- Carry out library validation and troubleshooting
Upon completion you will receive Illumina’s proficiency certificate proving your competence in performing the TruSeq PCR-Free protocol.

Duration: 3 days

Class Size: 4-6

Upcoming Classes: TBC

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Content: Illumina’s flagship NovaSeq™ 6000 Sequencing System unleashes groundbreaking innovations that leverage our proven technology. Its unparalleled quality and sequencing output make it the system of choice for Whole-Genome sequencing projects. This 2-day training course will focus on operation of NovaSeq: best practice and maintenance, run optimization, monitoring, evaluation and troubleshooting.

Audience: Lab technicians/new lab members from high throughput labs about to introduce Whole-Genome NovaSeq sequencing into their lab. Users who want to understand every aspect of the sequencing run set up, evaluation and optimization.

Objectives:
To achieve certification participants will:
- Demonstrate best practice in setup of a NovaSeq run
- Show proficiency in evaluation of sequencing data using Sequencing Analysis Viewer software
- Understand metrics used for optimization of NovaSeq run set up
- Successfully complete the final quiz
Upon completion you will receive Illumina’s proficiency certificate proving your competence in NovaSeq operation.

Duration: 2 days

Class Size: 4-6

Upcoming Classes: TBC

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