Pipetting, Cell Counting and Cell Culture

Micro-credential

  • This micro-credential is part of the Advanced Therapies Training Program (ATTP).
  • You will acquire the theoretical foundations of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).
  • You will thoroughly refresh your pipetting techniques.
  • You will carry out both manual and automated cell counts.
  • You will receive an introduction to mammalian cell culture and learn how to work aseptically and under sterile conditions.
  • In practical laboratory sessions, you will apply the theory directly.
  • The language of instruction is English.

What does the course look like?

  • This micro-credential is worth 5 credits.
  • The language of instruction is English.
  • If you pass, you will receive a provisional degree certificate.

Programme

  • Day 1: Theoretical introduction to ATMPs
  • Day 2: Practical lab session on correct pipetting, theoretical session on cell culture, and practical lab session on cell counting
  • Day 3: Introduction to sterile and aseptic techniques in cell culture and practical lab session cell culture 1
  • Day 4: Practical lab session cell culture 2
  • Day 5: Practical lab session cell culture 3
  • Day 6: Assessment session

The exact course dates will be published online soon. Stay informed.

For whom?

  • This micro-credential is for future operators in the production and quality control of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).
  • You are already employed* in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological or (bio)chemical sector. You want to broaden your expertise and tailor it to the specific needs of cell and gene therapies.
  • You have recently graduated* as a bachelor or master in biomedical laboratory technology, pharmaceutical laboratory technology or (bio)chemistry.
  • No prior knowledge of cell culture is required.
The theoretical lessons gave me a deeper understanding of the different types of ATMPs and how our company fits within this field. I also now have a clearer sense of why we perform certain procedures in the lab, as this course goes deeper into important details and points of interest.
Student Pipetting, Cell Counting and Cell Culture

Fee

  • The fee for this micro-credential is €1,300.
  • The fee includes lab experience and expert guidance.
  • VAT is not applicable.

If cancelled or discontinued after the start, no refund is possible.

 

Support measures from the Flemish Government

This course is eligible for: SME e-wallet

Remote video URL

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2660 HOBOKEN

+32 3 613 17 00
info.iwt@kdg.be

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Want to learn more about Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products?

Within the Advanced Therapies Training Programme, you can also choose these micro-credentials:

If you pass all the micro-credentials, you will receive an additional postgraduate certificate.

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Sat 14 Mar
Open day 14 March 2026

Saturday 14 March from 10:00 till 16:00 in Antwerp

Sat 25 Apr
Open day 25 April 2026

Saturday 25 April from 10:00 till 14:00 in Antwerp

Sat 20 Jun
Open day 20 June 2026

Saturday 20 June from 10:00 till 14:00 in Antwerp

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Contact the programme

Steffi Matthyssen
steffi.matthyssen@kdg.be

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