
Microscopy Courses, Training and Education
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ZEISS has a long history of delivering pratical microscopy training. Our courses are continuously updated and optimized, ensuring you receive the latest and greatest teaching.
Course Overview
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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.
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Beginner
- 2022/9/21 - 2022/9/22 // Introduction to Axioscan: Whole Slide Imaging, Online Training
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. - 2022/11/22 - 2022/11/23 // Microscopy from the very Beginning, Online Training
You will learn about the most important microscopy methods, such as Köhler illumination, bright and dark field, as well as phase contrast. - 2023/1/3 - 2023/1/4 // Introduction to Axioscan: Whole Slide Imaging, Online Training
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. - 2023/4/25 - 2023/4/26 // Introduction to Axioscan: Whole Slide Imaging, Online Training
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. - 2023/7/3 - 2023/7/4 // Introduction to Axioscan: Whole Slide Imaging, Online Training
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.
Advanced- 2022/9/27 - 2022/9/28 // Long-Term Volumetric Imaging of Living Cells @ Lattice Lightsheet 7, Online Training
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. - 2022/10/4 - 2022/10/5 // Get Started with ZEN core, Online Training
You will learn about the theoretical foundations of ZEN core and get insights into the practical application.
- 2022/10/6 - 2022/10/7 // Advanced Functions in ZEN core, Online Training
After a short review of basics of ZEN core we train advanced functions in theory and experiment. - 2022/10/13 // Crash Course ZEN (blue edition), Online Training
The course’ objectives are to provide an overview and recap of selected, important functions in ZEN (blue edition). - 2022/11/7 // Crash Course ZEN (blue edition), Online Training
The course’ objectives are to provide an overview and recap of selected, important functions in ZEN (blue edition). - 2023/1/10 - 2023/1/11 Get Started with the Best Image @ Celldiscoverer 7 (& LSM 900), Online Training
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. - 2023/1/23 - 2023/1/27 // From Live Imaging to Cleared Samples @ Lightsheet 7 , Jena
This course provides detailled knowledge about LSFM and lots of hands-on @ Lightsheet 7. - 2023/2/21 - 2023/2/23 // Polarized Light Microscopy: Examination of Birefringent Objects, Online Training
You will learn how to optimally make use of your polarization microscope and how to interpret the images properly. - 2023/3/7 - 2023/3/8 // Get Started with ZEN (blue edition): Fundamentals of Digital Imaging and Processing, Online Training
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. - 2023/5/8 // Crash Course ZEN (blue edition), Online Training
The course’ objectives are to provide an overview and recap of selected, important functions in ZEN (blue edition). - 2023/5/22 - 2023/5/23 // Get Started with ZEN core, Online Training
You will learn about the theoretical foundations of ZEN core and get insights into the practical application. - 2023/5/24 - 2023/5/25 // Advanced Functions in ZEN core, Online Training
After a short review of basics of ZEN core we train advanced functions in theory and experiment. - 2023/6/12 - 2023/6/13 // Get Started with the Best Image @ Celldiscoverer 7 (& LSM 900), Online Training
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. - 2023/9/11 // Crash Course ZEN (blue edition), Online Training
The course’ objectives are to provide an overview and recap of selected, important functions in ZEN (blue edition).
Expert
- 2022/10/10 - 2022/10/11 // ZEN OAD Macro Programming for Automatic Image Acquisition and Image Analysis, Online Training
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.
- 2023/1/31 - 2023/2/3 // Superresolution Microscopy @ Elyra 7, Jena
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.
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.
- 2022/9/21 - 2022/9/22 // Introduction to Axioscan: Whole Slide Imaging, Online Training
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Beginner
- 2022/11/8 // Get Started with the Best LSM Image @ LSM 980 or LSM 900 (1/3), Online Training
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. - 2022/11/9 // Multicolor Imaging – From the Beginning to Channel Unmixing (2/3), Online Training
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.
Advanced- 2022/11/10 // See more with Airyscan 2 @ LSM 980 or LSM 900 (3/3), Online Training
This course provides detailed knowledge about the Airyscan 2 technology with the new Multiplex mode.
- 2022/11/11 // Spectral Imaging – Advanced Strategies of Multicolor Imaging, Online Training
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. - 2022/11/14 - 2022/11/15 // Advanced F-Techniques: FRAP & FRET, Online Training
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.
Expert- 2022/11/16 - 2022/11/17 // Multiphoton Laser Scanning Microscopy @ LSM 980 NLO, Online Training
The course provides theoretical knowledge of this imaging technique and practical hands-on exercise in ZEN (blue edition). - 2023/3/1 - 2023/3/2 // Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) @ LSM 980, Jena
The course provides theoretical knowledge of this imaging technique and practical hands-on exercise in ZEN (blue edition).
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.
- 2022/11/8 // Get Started with the Best LSM Image @ LSM 980 or LSM 900 (1/3), Online Training
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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.

Training Methods
ZEISS offers practical microscopy training courses tailored to applications in Life Sciences, Material Sciene, Laboratory Routine, Raw Materials, Manufacturing & Assembly, Museums, Teaching and Semiconductor & Electronics. These courses are taught by experienced scientists in small groups so that you can gain the most from hands-on experience. And, depending on your requirements, these courses can take place at your facility, remotely, or at a ZEISS location.

Course Material
You will receive comprehensive course materials, including lectures and images, which you can refer to when practicing your newly-acquired skills.

Trainers
All our trainers are graduate scientists with many years of experience in microscopy. Their technical experience and knowledge makes them the perfect partner to answer all your theoretical and practical questions.

Technology
At the ZEISS training center, you will get hands-on experience with the latest microscopy systems. Our training courses offer the best combination of theoretical and practical learning. There is no better way to learn about microscopic applications.

ZEISS Academy Microscopy
ZEISS Academy helps you master your daily microscopy challenges. You can access our broad library of online video tutorials from the ZEISS Portal, allowing you to enrich your microscopy skills at your own pace.
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