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Practical microscopy training has a long tradition at ZEISS. The first courses were held in Jena as early as 1907.
The courses are continuously advanced and optimized. Our own continuous education as well as cooperation projects with scientists in high-ranking laboratories ensure that we are always up to date.
Courses Overview
Individual Courses
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.
Find more courses in german language here.
Light Microscopy
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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.
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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. Working in small groups what has been learned can be immediately put into practice.
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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
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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. This will enable you to expertly decide which method fits to your application. A perfect blend of solid theory and extensive hands-on exercises, this training is a highly recommended start for all light microscopy users.
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2022/5/30 // 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).
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2022/6/1 - 2022/6/2 // 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.
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2022/6/20 - 2022/6/21 // 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.
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2022/6/21 - 2022/6/24 // 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.
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2022/8/29 // 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).
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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.
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2022/9/27 - 2022/9/28 // Long-Term Volumetric Imaging of Living Cells @ Lattice Lightsheet 7, Online Training
The course’ objectives are to expand your knowledge on our powerful Tiles module and understand what applications require which focus strategy. Optionally, we can explore the functionalities of ZEN Connect.
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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.
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2023/1/31 - 2022/2/3 // 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.
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2023/3/21 - 2023/3/23 // Polarized Light Microscopy: Examination of Birefringent Objects, Online Training
You will learn, how to optimally make use of your polarization microscope. You will learn, how to interpret the images properly.
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2023/3/7 - 2023/3/8 // Get Started with ZEN (blue edition): Fundamentals of Digital Imaging and Processing, Online Training
You will work with the latest versions of ZEN (blue edition) and Axiocam digital microscopy cameras. Learn how to perfectly acquire digital images and how to process and save them.
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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. Working in small groups what has been learned can be immediately put into practice.
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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
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.
Find more courses in german language here.
Laser Scanning Microscopy
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2022/11/10 // See more with Airyscan 2 @ LSM 980 or LSM 900 (3/3), Online Training
The LSM 9 family with Airyscan 2 now gives you more options to fit imaging speeds and resolution to your experimental needs. This course provides detailed knowledge about the Airyscan 2 technology with the new Multiplex mode.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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 in respect to different configurations and hardware settings.
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2023/3/1 - 2023/3/2 // Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) @ LSM 980, Jena
This course will familiarize you with the theoretical background of FCS and train you on how to perform and evaluate measurements in solutions.
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.
Find more courses in german language here.
Electron Microscopy
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2022/7/4 // Get Started with Atlas 2D , Online Training
This course provides information about the large field of view image acquisition with the Atlas 5 software using scanning electron microscopes (SEM).
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.
Find more courses in german language here.
Contact Us
If you have any question or requests, get in touch with us directly
Methods
Our courses provide both, basic as well as advanced knowledge to handle specific microscopic applications which are tailored to our products.
To acquire fundamentals in theory and practice, we recommend our basic courses. There is no previous experience required.
In our advanced courses, you deepen your theoretical and practical knowledge to conduct specific microscopic applications. Basic microscopical knowledge is recommended.
Become an expert - Deep theoretical and practical knowledge will be provided in our expert courses. These courses build on existing theoretical and practical microscopy knowledge.

Course Materials

You will get comprehensive course material, which you can refer to when practicing your newly acquired skills and knowledge at your place. This includes course talks and the best images acquired during the course.
Trainers
Your trainers are graduated scientists and bring together knowledge in various scientific fields with many years of experience in microscopy and its practical application. This combination of technical and applicational know-how is just the right mixture to get your theoretical and practical questions answered.

Technology

At the ZEISS Training Centers you have access to various combinations of microscopy systems of the latest generation. The courses offer maximum efficiency during theoretical and practical learning with the most modern systems. There is no better access to learn the diversity of microscopic applications.
ZEISS Academy Microscopy
The ZEISS Academy Microscopy will support you to master your daily challenges in microscopy. Explore our library of video tutorials to enrich your microscopy skills. At your own pace, on your favorite device and also from home.
