Build your confidence in bioinformatics. Our courses are taught in Spanish.
University Microcredential in Bioinformatics Skills for Omics Data Analysis
IN COLLABORATION WITH
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALCALÁ
An asynchronous format designed to fit around your studies or work. Two intensive months that will give you the push you need to start from scratch in bioinformatics.
You'll also earn 5 ECTS credits.
eBioinformatics: learn what you need to know, module by module.
At your own pace.
Discover technical training adapted to your schedule and needs. Through independent, specialized modules - from programming languages to data visualization and differential enrichment analysis - you'll build your bioinformatics knowledge step by step. Learn exactly what you need to build the skills your research requires.
«This microcredential has helped me feel confident with bioinformatics and omics data analysis. I now feel much better prepared to keep going deeper into this exciting field.»
«A really positive experience. An intensive course, rich in content, well-structured, and tailored to people who are also working or studying at the same time.»
«A bumpy road with a steep learning curve — but once you reach the top, you get a really solid sense of how to navigate the world of bioinformatics.»
BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE IN BIOINFORMATICS.
MICROCREDENCIAL IN BIOINFORMATICS SKILLS FOR OMICS DATA ANALYSIS
TRES EDICIONES AL AÑO
Ofrecemos 3 ediciones de nuestra microcredencial al año,
con comienzo en septiembre, febrero o mayo.
Para que puedas elegir cuándo te cuadra mejor.
Inicio: TBD
Actualmente las preinscripciones están cerradas y estamos preparando la edición de otoño para nuestros estudiantes. Apúntate a la lista de difusión y te escribiremos para la próxima edición.
Length: 2 months
Two intense months; well worth it to build the core skills you need to feel confident analyzing your own omics data.
Format: Online and asynchronous
Work at your own pace within the 2 months. We provide a recommended study schedule, but the microcredential is designed precisely to fit around yours.
Credits: 5 ECTS
Once you complete the course, you'll receive an official certificate from the University of Alcalá (UAH) worth 5 ECTS credits.
Tuition: €600 (+fees)
To complete your pre-registration, fill in the web form. Once we receive your details, we'll get in touch to send you the documentation and arrange the first pre-registration payment (€80) via bank transfer.
TAMBIÉN PUEDES VER LA INFORMACIÓN EN LA WEB OFICIAL DE LA UAH
First things first - how does it work?
SIGN UP
Start by filling in the form below. Once we receive your details, we'll reach out to arrange payment and ask you to submit the necessary documentation.
WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE
You'll access the course materials through the UAH Virtual Campus and have two months to complete it. During that time, we'll provide feedback on your submissions and be available to answer any questions.
GET CERTIFIED
Complete the course and receive an official certificate from the University of Alcalá, worth 5 ECTS credits. You have to pay for the UAH certificate, but the EUROPASS certificate (valid across Europe) is free.
What will you learn?
In our bioinformatics microcredential, you'll gain the confidence to independently analyze the main types of omics data.
Starting from scratch (yes, even if you've never heard of R), across 7 units — each with its own hands-on exercise — you'll learn the basics of programming applied to bioinformatics, along with data tidying, visualization, and interpretation.
And to put everything into practice, for your final project you'll build a full bioinformatic analysis workflow in R, using your own omics data or a dataset we provide. Your choice.
Basic programming in Bash, R, and Python
You'll learn to work with the most widely used languages in bioinformatics to automate tasks, process data, and generate visualizations. Starting from zero, with examples applied to biological analysis, you'll build the confidence to work in real-world environments.
Introduction to omics and differential enrichment analysis pipeline (transcriptomics)
You'll get familiar with the main types of omics data and the tools needed to analyze them. Working from an example dataset, you'll learn how to preprocess your data and practice the standard workflow for differential expression analysis.
Biological data visualization and functional annotation
Once you've built confidence in R and have a better grasp of your data, comes the best part: making sense of it. You'll learn to visualize your data using two of the most common plots in bioinformatics: heatmaps and volcano plots. We'll also walk you through tools to contextualize your gene or protein lists, helping you uncover which biological processes, molecular functions, and pathways are enriched in your data.
What are the requirements?
To enroll, you must be a graduate or current student in Life Sciences, with at least 180 ECTS credits completed, and having passed Genetics or Molecular Biology. The course is in Spanish, so although we don't formally request any language certificates, you should feel confident learning the course content in Spanish. That's it!
¿Dos meses te parece demasiado intensivo? Echa un vistazo a nuestros cursos de bioinformática, 100% online y sin límite de tiempo.
eBioinformatics - learn bioinformatics with our courses
100% online, at your own pace
Choose your course, complete it at your own pace, and get certified.
You'll receive the course materials at the email address you provide at checkout. Once you've completed it (at your own pace, with no time limit), submit your assessment exercise. We'll grade it and send it back with feedback, along with your certificate. And if you have any questions along the way, just drop us a message and we'll help you out.
If you're looking for a university qualification and credits,
we also offer a Microcredential in Bioinformatics Skills
for Omics Data Analysis in
collaboration with the University of Alcalá.
Our bioinformatics courses. Learn what you need, module by module.
Questions about the modules? Get in touch or find the answers in Check out our FAQs.
R Module
Learn to use R from scratch (basic syntax, flow control, and data handling) to import, transform, and analyze your biological data. You'll practice with real examples and build the confidence to write your own scripts.
Bash Module
Learn basic Bash scripting — the essential language for automating processes, managing files, and running bioinformatic tools.
Differential Enrichment
Analysis Module
Learn by doing, working through a standard differential expression analysis pipeline in R using real data we provide, and understanding each step of the process so you can apply it to your own projects.
Functional Enrichment Module
Learn to use bioinformatic tools to interpret and contextualize your gene or protein lists, uncovering which biological processes, molecular functions, and pathways are enriched in your data.
Python Module
Learn to use Python from scratch (basic syntax, flow control, and data handling) to import, transform, and analyze your biological data. You'll practice with real examples and build the confidence to write your own scripts.
Omics Module
A beginner's map covering the essential theory to help you find your way around the world of omics, explained in a clear way.
Data Visualization Module
Learn to handle data matrices and represent them clearly using some of the most widely used plots in bioinformatics. You'll work with heatmaps and volcano plots, learning how to generate, interpret, and adapt them to your analytical needs.
Full Bundle (all modules)
Save €170 by purchasing all modules together. Get the full bundle for just €520.