The wide range of training options for your BD® HTS includes hands-on instructor-led training as well as self-paced e-Learning and product resources. No matter your preferred style of learning, we have training options to help you make the most of your scientific endeavors.
View our self-paced e-Learning to learn more about your instrument and software. Most of our courses begin with an introduction to the topic and end with a short quiz to check your knowledge.
BD FACSDiva™ Software Overview Course
This course will introduce you to BD FACSDiva™ Software. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Describe the functions of the main windows found in the software.
Identify the six basic daily workflow steps using BD FACSDiva™ Software.
BD FACSDiva™ Software Templates Overview
This course will introduce you to how to create and manage templates in BD FACSDiva™ Software. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Describe and use different template types available in the software.
Manage your templates.
Our operator training courses are designed to quickly get you up and running on your instrument. This course is delivered in a small class size with a 2-to-1 ratio of learners-to-instrument to provide plenty of hands-on time and opportunity to get comfortable with the operation of the BD® HTS.
BD® HTS Training Courses
This course provides you with the practical knowledge and skills to acquire data and perform maintenance tasks for the plate loader option.
In this class, you will learn:
- Operation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting of common hardware and software issues
- Acquisition and analysis of multicolor data using the BD® HTS and BD FACSDiva™ Software
Intended Audience: New operators or operators who have not had formal training on the BD® HTS. This course can be taken in conjunction with a cell analyzer operator training course.
Prerequisites: None
Want to attend a class? Click Request Course to complete the training request form to attend a training class at one of the following locations.
Training at BD
Join us at our BD Biosciences Training Center
Location: San Jose, CA
Duration: 1 day
Training virtually at your location
Training delivered online through a web conferencing application. This training will use the instrument and software in your lab.
Location: Online
Duration: 1 day
A one-hour orientation will be conducted several weeks prior to the scheduled class.
Custom Training at your site
Pre-arrange with the instructor the topics and number of training days needed. Choose the topics for your training from a list of available training topics.
To get the most out of training, hands-on practice is limited to a maximum of two participants for the training session.
If more than two participants require hands-on training, purchase additional days of training. Instructor travel and lodging are included in the per-day price. Training is also available virtually.
Use these product training resources to learn more about your cytometer.
Job Aids and Quick Reference Guides
BD FACSDiva™ v8.0 for the BDFACSCanto™ Product Family with the HTS Option Quick Reference Guide
Long-Term Shutdown Quick Reference Guide
BD Flow Cytometers are Class 1 Laser Products.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.