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ZEISS Academy Microscopy

Join the ranks of world-leading microscopists with our expert training courses.
Whether you're in academia or industry, a biologist, materials scientist, or somewhere in between, our training courses will help you unlock the full potential of your microscopy skills.

With over 175 years of experience and a hand in 22 Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, ZEISS is the name you can trust in microscopy.

Why choose ZEISS Academy Microscopy?
... Expert-led training from a world-leader in microscopy
... Tailored courses for microscopists in various fields
... Wide range of courses for beginners to experts
... Flexible learning formats: live online, in-person, or customized
... Join a global community of successful microscopists

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We Will Help You to Strengthen Your Microscopy Skills

Our Concept

You will benefit from our holistic learning approach. Start implementing the learnings directly after your training.

  • Knowledge Transfer: Learn and practice valuable methods and techniques explained by our top experts
  • Trainers: Get the highest quality information
  • Community: Share your learning experience with other participants
  • Live & Interactive: Ask your question, request feedback or offer solution

You will gain a sustainable learning experience in a modern environment. Our experts guide you through a wide range of microscopy topics.

  • Expertise: Each expert teaches what they do best
  • Inspiration: Learn about our new ZEISS systems and software
  • Credentials: Earn a certificate for every course
  • Online Academy: Refresh your knowledge with our how to videos on demand

Courses to Boost Your Microscopy Skills

We offer a comprehensive selection of courses designed to suit your specific needs and skill level. Browse our course categories below to find the perfect fit:

  • Beginner

    Microscopy from the very Beginning
    You will learn about the most important microscopy methods, such as Köhler illumination, bright and dark field, as well as phase contrast.

    2024/5/29 - 2024/5/30, Jena

     

    Get Started with the Best LSM Image @ LSM 980 or LSM 900 (1/3)
     This course provides detailed knowledge about point scanning confocal microscopes of the LSM 9 family with ZEN (blue edition) in respect to its assembly, features and application in biomedical sciences.

    2024/4/9, Jena

     

    Multicolor Imaging – From the Beginning to Channel Unmixing (2/3)
    This course provides basic knowledge about multicolor imaging using the LSM 9 family with ZEN (blue edition) in respect to different configurations and hardware settings.

    2024/4/10, Jena

     

    Ready to Level Up Your Microscopy Skills?
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business. 
    Enquire now and start your journey to becoming a world-leading microscopist.

     

    Advanced

    Get Started with ZEN (blue edition): Fundamentals of Digital Imaging and Processing
    Learn how to perfectly acquire digital images with the latest versions of ZEN (blue edition) and Axiocam digital microscopy cameras and how to process and save them.

    2024/3/5 - 2023/3/6, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

    2024/7/9 -2024/7/10, Jena

     

    Crash Course ZEN (blue edition)
    The course' objectives are to provide an overview and recap of selected, important functions in ZEN (blue edition).

    2024/2/9, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

    2024/6/10, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

    2024/9/3, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

     

    Get Started with Fluorescence Microscopy
    Learn how to find the optimal settings of your fluorescence microscope, how to achieve perfect results while being most gentle to your samples and understand how to select the right filter sets for your application.

     

    Get Started with the Best Image @ Celldiscoverer 7 (& LSM 900)
    This course introduces the Celldiscoverer 7 and its ZEN (blue edition) software feature including knowledge about the hardware configuration, automation features and applicational benefits in Life Sciences.

    2024/6/13 - 2024/6/14, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

     

    See more with Airyscan 2  @LSM 980 or LSM 900 (3/3)
    This course provides detailed knowledge about the Airyscan 2 technology with the new Multiplex mode.

    2024/4/11, Jena

     

    Spectral Imaging – Advanced Strategies of Multicolor Imaging
    This course provides detailed knowledge about spectral imaging using the LSM 9 family with ZEN (blue edition) in respect to different configurations and hardware settings.

    2024/4/12, Jena

     

    Advanced F-Techniques: FRAP & FRET
    This course provides detailed theoretical and practical knowledge about principles and applications of the most commonly used F-techniques: Fluorescence Recovery After Photo-bleaching (FRAP) & Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) on the LSM 9 family.

    2024/4/18 - 2024/4/19, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

     

    From Micro to Macro: Stereo- and Zoom-Microscopy
    You will learn, how to select the suitable illumination techniques for your sample and how to apply them optimally and how to interpret the images properly.

     

    From Live Imaging to Cleared Samples @ Lightsheet 7 
    This course provides detailled knowledge about LSFM and lots of hands-on @ Lightsheet 7.

    2024/8/26 - 2024/8/30, Jena

     

    Long-Term Volumetric Imaging of Living Cells @ Lattice Lightsheet 7
    This course will provide the lattice light sheet principle, its advantages for 3D imaging of subcellular dynamics and the skills to acquire lattice lightsheet data from a variety of specimens.

    2024/5/2 - 2024/5/23, Jena

     

    Ready to Level Up Your Microscopy Skills?
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
    Enquire now and start your journey to becoming a world-leading microscopist.

     

    Expert

    Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) @ LSM 980
    The course provides theoretical knowledge of this imaging technique and practical hands-on exercise in ZEN (blue edition).

    2024/5/7 – 2024/5/8, Jena

     

    Multiphoton Laser Scanning Microscopy  @ LSM 980 NLO
    The course provides theoretical knowledge of this imaging technique and practical hands-on exercise in ZEN (blue edition).

    2024/4/16 - 2024/4/17, Jena

     

    Superresolution Microscopy @ Elyra 7
    This course will provide the skills to acquire Lattice SIM, PALM, and dSTORM data from specimens and will enable you to perform the appropriate processing. 

    2024/8/27 – 2024/8/30, Jena

     

    Ready to Level Up Your Microscopy Skills?
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
    Enquire now and start your journey to becoming a world-leading microscopist.

  • Beginner

    Microscopy from the very Beginning
    You will learn about the most important microscopy methods, such as Köhler illumination, bright and dark field, as well as phase contrast.

    2024/5/29 - 2024/5/30, Jena

     

    Ready to Level Up Your Microscopy Skills?
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
    Enquire now and start your journey to becoming a world-leading microscopist.

     

    Advanced

    Get Started with ZEN core
    You will learn about the theoretical foundations of ZEN core and get insights into the practical application.

    2024/8/26 – 2024/8/27, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

     

    Advanced Functions in ZEN core
    After a short review of basics of ZEN core we train advanced functions in theory and experiment.

    2024/8/28 – 2024/8/29, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

     

    Light Microscopical Contrasting Methods in Materials Sciences
    Learn how to use bright and dark field, polarization and interference contrasts as well as innovative methods, such as C-DIC.

     

    Polarized Light Microscopy: Examination of Birefringent Objects
    You will learn how to optimally make use of your polarization microscope and how to interpret the images properly.

     

    Ready to Level Up Your Microscopy Skills?
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
    Enquire now and start your journey to becoming a world-leading microscopist.

     

    Expert

    ZEN OAD Macro Programming for Automatic Image Acquisition and Image Analysis
    After an introduction to the ZEN programming language and the functions of the macro editor in ZEN, application examples of automatic image acquisition and image analysis are presented and programmed by the user.

    2024/9/2 – 2024/9/3, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

     

    Ready to Level Up Your Microscopy Skills?
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
    Enquire now and start your journey to becoming a world-leading microscopist.

  • Beginner

    Microscopy from the very Beginning
    You will learn about the most important microscopy methods, such as Köhler illumination, bright and dark field, as well as phase contrast.

    2024/5/29 - 2024/5/30, Jena

     

    Introduction to Axioscan: Whole Slide Imaging
    The main aim is to understand the imaging concept of Axioscan 7 and learn how to operate the system for brightfield and fluorescence scanning including maintenance and tips and tricks.

    2024/6/11 – 2024/6/12, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

     

    Ready to Level Up Your Microscopy Skills?
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
    Enquire now and start your journey to becoming a world-leading microscopist.

     

    Advanced

    Get Started with ZEN (blue edition): Fundamentals of Digital Imaging and Processing
    Learn how to perfectly acquire digital images with the latest versions of ZEN (blue edition) and Axiocam digital microscopy cameras and how to process and save them.

    2024/3/5 - 2023/5/6, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

    2024/7/9 -2024/7/10, Jena

     

    Crash Course ZEN (blue edition)
    The course' objectives are to provide an overview and recap of selected, important functions in ZEN (blue edition).

    2024/6/10, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

    2024/9/3, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

     

    Get started with Fluorescence Microscopy
    Learn how to find the optimal settings of your fluorescence microscope, how to achieve perfect results while being most gentle to your samples and understand how to select the right filter sets for your application.

     

    From Micro to Macro: Stereo- and Zoom-Microscopy
    You will learn, how to select the suitable illumination techniques for your sample and how to apply them optimally and how to interpret the images properly.

     

    Get Started with the Best Image @ Celldiscoverer 7 (& LSM 900)
    This course introduces the Celldiscoverer 7 and its ZEN (blue edition) software feature including knowledge about the hardware configuration, automation features and applicational benefits in Life Sciences.

    2024/6/13 - 2024/6/14, Live Online Training, Timezone CET/CEST

     

    Ready to Level Up Your Microscopy Skills? 
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
    Enquire now and start your journey to becoming a world-leading microscopist.

  • If there is no appropriate date or course available, we also offer customized courses at ZEISS or at your facility to meet your individual requirements. If you need professional support for your courses, we would like to help with our expertise.

    Request individual course

Learning Levels

  • Basic

    If you are a beginner in microscopy, we will provide you with a basic understanding of microscopy. Our basic courses introduce fundamental theories and give a general overview of an application field.

  • Advanced

    If you are experienced in microscopy, we will provide you with profound theoretical and practical knowledge about principles and complex applications in a specific microscopy field. Our advanced courses enhance your knowledge while receiving new skills.

  • Expert

    If you have already profound knowledge in microscopy, we will provide you with deep theoretical and practical expertise in a complex microscopy technique or a specific application field. In these courses you become a microscopy expert.

Learning Formats

We offer a variety of learning formats, perfect for you to upskill wherever you are. Depending on content and equipment, our courses are offered both live online and on-site. In addition, many how to videos are available at any time. Pick the one that suits your agenda best.

Classroom Courses

We welcome you in one of our Training Centers. Our experts will teach you how to improve your skills on our systems. This includes theoretical knowledge as well as practical exercises.

Live Online Training

During a online classroom course our experts will teach theoretical aspects and you can apply your knowledge by accessing our systems remotely.

Video Tutorials

You can access our broad library of how to videos, allowing you to enrich your microscopy skills at your own pace.

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We look forward to meet you in person in our training facilities in Germany. Click on the map to have closer look where our find us and to plan your visit. In the future, more locations around the world will be added.

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