Training
Expanding bioinformatics expertise across Africa requires investment in people as much as infrastructure. ABI’s training programme is designed to equip researchers, students, and professionals at every career stage with the skills, knowledge, and networks they need to advance the field on the continent – from ABI-delivered courses to a curated library of world-class external resources.
ABI Courses
High-quality, Africa-focused bioinformatics training is central to our mission. As the Institute grows, we will deliver a range of courses designed to address the specific needs of African researchers and institutions, spanning foundational bioinformatics skills through to advanced topics in genomics, data science, and computational biology.
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Current ABI courses
ABI Bioinformatics Summer School 2026
The African Bioinformatics Institute will be hosting a Summer School from 08 – 19 June 2026 at the African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data Intensive Sciences (ACE-Uganda), in partnership with the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), and the MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. The aim is to provide comprehensive training on bioinformatics computational resources, and domain-specific tools and workflows to improve participants’ proficiency in executing, interpreting, and communicating analyses for major bioinformatics studies, with a special focus on genomics.
APBA/ABI Joint Agri-informatics ‘Bring Your Own Data’ (BYOD) Hackathon 2026
Advances in genome sequencing technology and bioinformatics are revolutionizing crop improvement by enabling faster, more accurate, and cost-effective breeding. However, many breeding programmes across Africa continue to face significant capacity gaps in translating genomic data into actionable breeding decisions. These challenges are often linked not to data generation, but to limitations in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
What to expect from ABI courses:
Targeted training across a range of experience levels and disciplines
Delivery by leading experts from across the ABI network and beyond
Content grounded in African biological data and health contexts
Formats designed for accessibility across the continent, including online and hybrid options
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Training Resources
The resources below have been carefully selected to support learners and educators at all levels, with a particular focus on tools and content relevant to African researchers.
eGenomics
The central index of ABI-affiliated training content, including slides, videos, notebooks, and datasets drawn from H3ABioNet, eLwazi, AfriGen-D, and other partners. The go-to catalogue for past training materials from across the network.
eGenomics
The central index of ABI-affiliated training content, including slides, videos, notebooks, and datasets drawn from H3ABioNet, eLwazi, AfriGen-D, and other partners. The go-to catalogue for past training materials from across the network.
GOBLET
An international registry of bioinformatics training events resources and materials, connecting learners trainers with opportunities from institutions around the world.
TeSS
ELIXIR’s training portal, linking to a broad range of training events and materials across the life sciences.
ERuDIte
An open platform providing data science and bioinformatics resources with a specific focus on the African research context.
eLwazi Open Data Science Platform
Webinars and tutorials from the eLwazi platform, supporting open data science practice across Africa.
EBI Webinars
Regular talks and recordings from the EMBL-EBI training team, covering a wide range of bioinformatics topics.
TeachE’nG
An interactive learning platform using educational games to bring bioinformatics concepts to life. Suitable for learners at a range of levels.
mGenAfrica
A collection of games focused on human genetics, designed specifically for African learners and classroom contexts.
H3ABioNet Training Guide (TEWP)
A practical, comprehensive handbook for planning, delivering, and evaluating bioinformatics training. An essential resource for anyone designing a course or workshop.
Course Templates & Rubrics
Reusable templates for syllabi, competency mapping, assessments, and feedback forms, designed to support consistent and high-quality training delivery.
Contribute to the Training Community
The strength of our training offering depends on the collective knowledge and generosity of the bioinformatics community.
Running a workshop, course, or webinar that would be of interest to the ABI community? Submit the details using the form below and we will consider adding it to the ABI training calendar.