Become Efficient with Resources Quickly
OpenHelix provides convenient and effective online tutorial suites on the most powerful and popular web-based free bioinformatics and genomics resources. The online narrated tutorial, which runs in just about any browser connected to the web, can be viewed from beginning to end or navigated using chapters and forward and backward sliders.

The tutorials highlight and explain all the features and functionality needed to start using the resource effectively. The tutorials also include a "live demonstration," which walks the user through a provided exercise while the narrator completes and explains each step. Use the tutorial to introduce you to a new resource, to view new features and functionality, or simply as a reference tool to refresh your memory of the resource.

Training Materials to Save you Time and Effort
In addition to the tutorials, you also receive useful training materials including the PowerPointTM slides used as a basis for the tutorial, slide handouts, and exercises. You can save time and effort by using these to create classroom content.

How It Works
Simply find the tutorial, with a tutorial search or viewing our catalog, on the resource that you want to become effective at using. Select "register". You'll be asked for you name and email address. You then purchase the tutorial through our secure online store. After purchase, the tutorial will be available in your personalized "my profile". You then have access to the tutorial for up to one week to view at your convenience.

Effective Learning
With an OpenHelix tutorial, you will get the most effective and efficient way to learn how to use genomic resources. Online learning has proven to be as effective as on-site training for genomics resources, with the added benefit of lower cost and convenient any-time access.

Expert Developers
OpenHelix has been providing training on genomics resources for over three years. OpenHelix trainers all have PhDs in biological sciences, intimate knowledge of the resources, and have years of experience with on-site and online training. You can trust OpenHelix expertise since many of the top resource providers contract with OpenHelix to provide their outreach and training.

Get the Convenience and Cost-effectiveness of a Subscription
You can purchase one tutorial at a time or get access to all OpenHelix tutorials at anytime through a monthly, quarterly, or yearly subscription. Find out more.

OpenHelix will add new tutorials continually. If you have a course suggestion, please let us know.

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Your tutorial suite includes:

  • Online narrated tutorial
  • Slides in PowerPoint file
  • Suggested script
  • Slide handouts
  • Exercises
  • Slides in PowerPoint file

What you'll need to run an OpenHelix tutorial

  • Current browser with Flash
  • Speaker or headphones

Top reasons to choose an OpenHelix tutorial

  • Expertise: all tutorials suites are created by accomplished Ph.D.s
  • Experience: OpenHelix has been providing training for over three years
  • Trusted source: Top resource providers contract with OpenHelix to provide their training

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