Introduction to Biosecurity Principles and Laboratory Guidelines

A free, four-module introduction to laboratory biosecurity, aligned with WHO's 2024 guidance and designed for people familiar with microbiology-laboratory operations.

Eligibility

Open globally to students, staff and supervisors or managers working in or overseeing microbiology-laboratory settings. It assumes familiarity with microbiology-laboratory operations but states no nationality, degree, visa or professional-experience requirement. Fellows without laboratory exposure should first confirm that the content fits their training needs.

Benefits

Four ordered modules of up to one hour each covering biosafety and biosecurity definitions, eight biosecurity principles, the history of biosecurity and WHO laboratory biosecurity guidance. A module certificate is issued after completing that module and scoring at least 80% on its quiz; the provider explicitly says the certificates are not awarded by The Global Health Network.

Cost

The provider states that the learning is free and invites optional donations. Learners need a device and internet/data; no data reimbursement, stipend, academic credit, equipment or placement is promised.

Deadline

Self-paced · no closing date stated

Next step

Confirm that you have enough microbiology-laboratory context, then open Module 1 and reserve one hour to complete the lesson and optional certificate quiz.

Review the draft in your private tracker, then save it yourself. Saving does not submit an application.

Official source ↗ · Checked 06/11/2026