A 3-Day Hands-on Laboratory Course

Discover how DNA helps solve crimes through practical laboratory training and real-world forensic case simulations.

This 3-day beginner-friendly course provides a practical introduction to forensic science and DNA investigation. Combining interactive lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and simulated crime scene exercises, participants will learn the fundamental principles of forensic DNA analysis, evidence handling, and human identification.

Designed for individuals with little or no prior experience, this course serves as the ideal starting point and recommended prerequisite for CeDFoCI's Professional Certificate in Forensic DNA Investigation & Human Identification.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of forensic science and DNA evidence
• Crime scene management and chain of custody
• Recognition and handling of biological evidence
• Basic DNA extraction techniques
• Principles of PCR and DNA profiling
• Interpretation of introductory forensic DNA results
• The complete forensic DNA investigation workflow

Hands-on Practical Experience

Participants will gain practical skills in:

• Crime scene documentation and evidence collection
• Fingerprint development demonstrations
• Buccal swab collection
• Manual DNA extraction and DNA visualization
• Micropipetting techniques
• Laboratory record keeping
• Team-based forensic case investigation and reporting

Capstone Crime Scene Simulation

Working in teams, participants will investigate a mock forensic case by examining evidence, comparing DNA profiles, identifying a likely suspect, and presenting their findings in a forensic case report.

Who Should Attend?

• Undergraduate students and recent graduates
• Medical laboratory scientists
• Biologists and microbiologists
• Crime scene investigators
• Law enforcement officers
• Legal professionals
• Public health professionals
• Teachers and STEM educators
• Anyone interested in forensic science

Why Register?

By the end of the course, participants will understand the fundamentals of forensic DNA investigation, confidently handle biological evidence, perform basic DNA laboratory procedures, and appreciate how DNA technology supports criminal investigations and human identification.

Register today and begin your journey into the fascinating world of forensic DNA science with practical, hands-on laboratory experience.