Microbial training

Our scientists have a wealth of experience in isolating, identifying, preserving and maintaining fungi and bacteria, and are committed to passing on that knowledge.

Current courses:
Preserving, storing and maintaining microorganisms
date: 20-21 May 2013

Plant pathology techniques
date: 22-24 May 2013

Identifying environmental fungi

date: 12-13 November 2013

The following discounts apply:

• 20% discount for applicants from CABI Member Countries in bands 1-4 (i.e. those with a UN Index Number between 0 - 0.999)
• 10% discount for non-members for multiple bookings per single course (2 or more individuals from same organization)
• 10% discount for non-members per individual if booking two or more courses
• 15% discount for non-members for multiple bookings (2 or more from same organization) if booking two or more courses

Download the application form here and post or email it to:

Ms Allison Dorsett
CABI
Bakeham Lane
Egham
Surrey

TW20 9TY

Email a.dorsett@cabi.org


We are also able to offer consultancies and training on the following:

• Quality management of living collections to UKNCC and OECD BRC QA standards
• Regulatory requirements for the handling, storage and distribution of microorganisms
• Preservation and maintenance of microorganisms
• Conservation and utilization of microbial diversity
• Quality control procedures for your site or facilities
• Questions of litigation to do with microorganisms
• Identification of fungi and bacteria
• Mycological techniques 
• Sanitary and phytosanitary topics

If you are interested in any of the above topics please email us to discuss your requirements,

or call us on: +44 (0)1491 829016

We have a long history in providing training in fungal and bacterial identification, microbial preservation and broader isolation and mycology. We are recognized as UK experts in these areas and over the last 25 years have trained over 5,000 participants and run 75 courses in 13 countries. Our experience could be invaluable to you for identifying, maintaining and utilizing microorganisms in your business and research. In addition to running in-house courses, our scientists also provide courses for international bodies such as the World Federation of Culture Collections (WFCC), the European Culture Collections' Organisation (ECCO) and the United Kingdom National Culture Collection (UKNCC).