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Our self-paced e-learning courses are supplements to our operator training courses. They can be used for basic learning or to reinforce or refresh what you learned in class.

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Introduction to Flow Cytometry

Also available for purchase on CD.

  • Flow cytometry overview
  • Fluidics, optics, and electronics
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Sorting and other applications
  • Instrument and software overview

    Intended audience: New and experienced cytometer users interested in learning the general concepts and principles behind flow cytometry.

    Approximate duration: 4 hours

  • BD FACSDiva™ Software Overview

    Version 6

    Version 5

    Featuring BD FACSDiva v6 Software:

  • Software elements and features
  • BD™ Cytometer Setup and Tracking application
  • Administrative options
  • Workflow for BD FACSAria™ flow cytometers
  • Workflow for BD LSR II with or without BD™ HTS option
  • Data analysis features
  • Templates and data management

    Featuring BD FACSDiva v5 Software:

  • Software elements and features
  • Data collection and analysis (including BD FACS™ Loader and HTS options)
  • Sorting workflow for BD FACSAria and BD FACVantage™ SE digital option
  • Templates and data management
  • Administrative options

    Intended audience: BD FACSDiva software upgrade customers and digital cytometer users who have already attended an operator training course.

    Approximate duration: 4 hours

  • BD FACSCanto™ II System Overview Featuring BD FACSDiva™ Software

    Version 6

    Version 5

    Featuring BD FACSDiva v6 Software:

  • Cytometer and options
  • QC and optimization theory
  • Initial setup using the BD™ Cytometer Setup and Tracking application
  • Daily workflow using application settings and label-specific compensation
  • Creating and using templates
  • HTS and Loader options

    Featuring BD FACSDiva v5 Software:

  • Cytometer and options
  • Cytometer optimization and label-specific compensation
  • Creating and using templates
  • HTS and Loader options

    Intended audience: BD FACSCanto II cytometer users who plan to or have already attended an operator training course.

    Approximate duration: 3 hours

  • DNA Cell Cycle Analysis on BD FACSCanto™ II

    (BD FACSDiva software version 5.0)

  • DNA cell cycle analysis using flow cytometry
  • DNA QC, acquisition, and analysis

    Intended audience: BD FACSCanto II cytometer users who have attended an operator training course. The general concepts of DNA analysis are intended for all flow cytometry users.

    Approximate duration: 2 hours

  • HTS Option for BD FACSCalibur™ Flow Cytometer

  • BD High Throughput Sampler hardware overview
  • BD Plate Manager software overview
  • Daily operation
  • Instrument maintenance

    Intended audience: BD FACSCalibur cytometer users who have attended an operator training course

    Approximate duration: 2 hours

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