In this course participants will learn the basics of metagenomics, covering experimental design and workflows, moving through to microbiome analysis via metabarcoding and shotgun metagenomics. The course theme will be the use of metagenomics oriented to biodiversity.

The course will be delivered by experienced and dedicated world-renowned experts, including EMBL-EBI trainers, and will involve presentations, demonstrations and practical exercises to give participants hands-on experience.