BLAST from Scratch: A 2-Day Bioinformatics Crash Course
Master essential biological sequence alignment workflows from basic BLAST searches to advanced NGS read mapping platforms. Bridge the gap between raw sequencing outputs and downstream bioinformatics analysis using standard algorithmic tools.
- 5.0/5
- English
- Starts 18 Aug 2026
- Updated Aug 2026
About this course
Master the fundamentals of BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool) in this intensive 2-day hands-on crash course. Learn the core concepts of sequence alignment, explore different BLAST programs, and understand how to interpret key alignment metrics such as E-value, % Identity, Query Coverage, and Score. Gain practical experience with Online BLAST and advance to Offline BLAST (BLAST+), where you'll install the software, create local databases, and perform sequence similarity searches using real biological datasets. By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence to execute and interpret BLAST analyses for research, genomics, and bioinformatics applications.
What you will learn
Skills you will gain
Certification
Available
Issued by Dr. OmicsCourse curriculum
1 moduleWhat you need to start
- Basic understanding of DNA, RNA, and protein sequences.
- Familiarity with FASTA files is helpful.
- No prior BLAST or programming experience required.
Who this course is for
- Life science students, molecular biology researchers, and PhD candidates trying to build data analysis skills.
- Wet-lab biotechnologists and geneticists wanting to confidently transition into computational genomics workflows.
- Aspiring bioinformaticians looking for an intensive, structural foundation in sequence alignment software ecosystems.
