FACSymphony Product-Based Training

Self-Paced Training

View our self-paced e-Learning to learn more about your instrument and software. Most of our courses begin with an introduction to the topic and end with a short quiz to check your knowledge.

BD FACSDiva™ Software Overview Course

This course will introduce you to BD FACSDiva™ Software. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the functions of the main windows found in the software.
Identify the six basic daily workflow steps using BD FACSDiva™ Software.

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BD FACSDiva™ Software Worksheets Window Overview

This course will introduce you to the worksheets window in BD FACSDiva™ Software. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify the different plots and gates used in the software.
Describe the difference between the population hierarchy and statistics views.

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BD FACSDiva™ Software Data Display Overview

This course will introduce you to how a cell’s properties are displayed in BD FACSDiva™ Software using different plots and scaling. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify populations in dot and histogram plots based on the cell’s scatter and fluorescence properties.
Describe the difference between linear, log and biexponential display.

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BD FACSDiva™ Software Templates Overview

This course will introduce you to how to create and manage templates in BD FACSDiva™ Software. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe and use different template types available in the software.
Manage your templates.

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Product Resources

Use these product training resources to learn more about your cytometer.

Job Aids and Quick Reference Guides

BD FACSDiva™ v8.0 Administrative Tasks Quick Reference Guide

Long-Term Shutdown Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Restart After Storage Quick Start Guide

Videos

BD FACSDiva™ Software: Part 1, Event Processing

A brief introduction to event processing on flow cytometers running BD FACSDiva™ Software, including threshold, window gate, window extension, and electronic aborts.

BD FACSDiva™ Software: Part 2, Laser Delay

An introduction to laser delay in multi-laser systems running BD FACSDiva™ Software.

BD FACSDiva™ Software: Part 3, Area Scaling

An introduction to area scaling on flow cytometers running BD FACSDiva™ Software.