Delivered in a state-of-the-art laboratory at Millennium Point, the gateway to Birmingham’s Knowledge Quarter, these short courses provide authentic, industry-relevant experience using professional equipment, helping you develop the practical capabilities employers expect.
Explore our range of employment-ready courses below, each designed to build practical skills in key laboratory disciplines.
Employment-Ready Forensic Biology Course
Practical Forensic Laboratory Training for Career Entry
Gain hands-on experience in forensic evidence examination, presumptive testing, and evidence handling using procedures aligned with UK criminal justice system expectations. This course supports your transition from academic study to job-ready forensic laboratory practice.
What will participants learn?
- Perform presumptive testing (e.g. Kastle-Meyer)
- Examine biological evidence using laboratory techniques
- Handle, package, and prepare forensic samples correctly
- Apply contamination control and clean working practices
- Carry out DNA extraction and quantitation
- Understand STR genotyping and database matching processes
- Follow chain of custody procedures
Equipment
- Presumptive testing Kits
- Bench top magnifiers
- Crime-Lite
- Microscopes
- Packaging items
- Spin Columns
- Spectrophotometers
Course details
- Duration: 1 day
- Level: Beginner to early-career
- Location: Millennium Point
- Price: £400 (excluding VAT)
Who is this course for?
- Forensic science graduates
- Job seekers entering forensic or policing support roles
- Anyone needing practical forensic lab experience in the UK
Career Outcomes
- Forensic laboratory technician
- Police support / evidence handling roles
- Entry-level analytical laboratory positions
Ready to Book?
Contact CSR Scientific Training to book your place or discuss group training options.
Employment-Ready Molecular Biology Course
Practical Molecular Biology Training for Laboratory Careers
Develop essential molecular biology skills including PCR, gel electrophoresis, and nucleic acid handling, aligned with real-world biotechnology and diagnostic laboratory environments.
What will participants learn?
- Perform accurate pipetting techniques
- Prepare and handle DNA and RNA samples
- Set up and run PCR experiments
- Conduct gel electrophoresis and analyse results
Equipment
- Real Time Thermocyclers (PCR machines)
- UV/VIS Spectrophotometers
- Gel electrophoresis systems
- Micropipettes and centrifuges
- UV transilluminators
Course details
- Duration: 1 day
- Level: Graduate / early-career
- Location: Millennium Point Price: £400 (excluding VAT)
Career Outcomes
- Biotechnology and pharma roles
- Research assistant positions
- Diagnostic laboratory roles
Ready to Book?
Contact CSR Scientific Training to book your place or discuss group training options.
Employment-Ready Microbiology Course
Practical Microbiology Training for Laboratory Careers
Build essential microbiology skills including aseptic technique, culturing, and contamination control, aligned to industry and healthcare laboratory standards.
What will participants learn?
- Apply aseptic technique and sterile working practices
- Perform streak plating and colony isolation
- Prepare and incubate microbial cultures
- Observe and record microbial growth
- Implement contamination control procedures
Equipment
- Real Time Thermocyclers (PCR machines)
- UV/VIS Spectrophotometers
- Gel electrophoresis systems
- Micropipettes and centrifuges
- UV transilluminators
Course details
- Duration: 2 days
- Level: Graduate / early-career
- Location: Millennium Point
- Price: £650 (excluding VAT)
Career Outcomes
- Microbiology laboratory roles
- Food safety and environmental testing
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical labs
Ready to Book?
Contact CSR Scientific Training to book your place or discuss group training options.
Employment-Ready Analytical Chemistry Course
Industry Lab Training in Analytical Techniques & Data Handling
Gain hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, calibration, and data interpretation. This course prepares you for roles in quality control, environmental testing, and pharmaceutical laboratories.
What will participants learn?
- Prepare and analyse samples using UV-Vis spectroscopy
- Construct and evaluate calibration curves
- Interpret chromatograms and identify key analytical features
- Apply quality control procedures (standards, blanks, replicates)
- Assess accuracy, precision, and experimental error
- Analyse data using Excel and produce basic laboratory reports
Equipment
- IR/ UV-Vis spectrophotometers
- pH meters and analytical balances
- Chromatography systems
- Titration kit
- Volumetric glassware and calibration tools
Course details
- Duration: 1 day
- Level: Graduate / early-career
- Location: Millennium Point
- Price: £400 (excluding VAT)
Career Outcomes
- Analytical chemist roles
- Quality control laboratories
- Environmental and pharmaceutical testing
Ready to Book?
Contact CSR Scientific Training to book your place or discuss group training options.