FACSLyric Product-Based Training

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The wide range of training options for your BD FACSLyric™ Cell Analyzer includes hands-on instructor-led training as well as self-paced e-Learning and product resources. No matter your preferred style of learning, we have training options to help you make the most of your scientific endeavors.

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 FACSLyric™ System Overview Course

This course will introduce you to the BD FACSLyric™ Cell Analyzer. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify the external components of the BD FACSLyric™ Cell Analyzer.
Describe the cytometer subsystems and their functions.

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BD FACSuite™ Application Overview

This course will introduce you to the software and its functions. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Navigate through the different workspaces in the software.
Describe the function of each workspace.

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BD FACSuite™ Clinical Application Overview

This course will introduce you to the clinical software and its functions. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the main difference between BD FACSuite™ Application and BD FACSuite™ Clinical Application.
Describe the main workflow steps when using the clinical software.

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Instructor-Led Training

Our operator training courses are designed to quickly get you up and running on your instrument. Our courses are delivered in small class sizes with a 2-to-1 ratio of learners-to-instrument to provide plenty of hands-on time and opportunity to get comfortable with the day-to-day operation of the software and cytometer.

BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometer Operator Training Courses

This course provides you with the practical knowledge and skills to acquire and analyze multicolor data and perform maintenance tasks.

In this class, you will learn:

General principles of flow cytometry
Cytometer operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues

Cytometer setup and compensation
Data acquisition and analysis and data management using BD FACSuite™ Application
If applicable, data acquisition and analysis using BD FACSuite™ Clinical Application
If applicable, data acquisition using the BD FACS™ Universal Loader

Intended Audience: New operators or operators who have not had formal training on this cytometer.

Prerequisites: None

Want to attend a class? Click Request Course to complete the training request form to attend a training class at one of the following locations.

Training at BD

Join us at our BD Biosciences Training Center

Location: San Jose, CA

Duration: 4 days

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Training virtually at your location

Training delivered online through a web conferencing application. This training will use the instrument and software in your lab.

Location: Online

Duration: 4 days

A one-hour orientation will be conducted several weeks prior to the scheduled class.

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Custom training at your site

Pre-arrange with the instructor the topics and number of training days needed. Choose the topics for your training from a list of available training topics.

To get the most out of training, hands-on practice is limited to a maximum of two participants for the training session.
If more than two participants require hands-on training, purchase additional days of training. Instructor travel and lodging are included in the per-day price. Training is also available virtually.

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