Essentials of SARS-CoV-2 sequencing and data analysis e-learning

Self-paced online course on SARS-CoV-2 sequencing and bioinformatics where learners have options to choose the technologies of their interest.


Duration: 3-5 hours.


Audience: Will include public health experts that are or will be involved in the production, handling, or analysis of SARS-CoV-2 whole genome sequence data, as well as any other interested individuals with a relevant molecular biology background.


At the end of this training learners will be able to: 

    1. Identify the main elements of a next generation sequencing workflow from specimen to sequence.
    2. Understand the basic principles of Illumina sequencing.
    3. Understand the basic principles of IonTorrent sequencing.
    4. Understand the basic principles of Nanopore sequencing.
    5. Recognise the strengths and limitations of the three sequencing technologies.
    6. Recall important elements of sequencing quality control.
    7. Describe the elements of bioinformatic data analysis.
    8. Interpret results from several available software for data analysis.


Participation: Will soon be available for public self-enrolment after pilot phase.