Survey of 81 Pathogen Genomics Training Courses Across 17 Countries

81 courses were analysed representing pathogen genomics training initiatives from 17 countries. The dataset was created by Alice Matimba through a structured survey conducted via the PHA4GE consortium network and was last updated on 2026-04-29. It provides empirical insight into the characteristics of training programs for infectious disease surveillance.

Use Cases

• Analyze geographic distribution of training providers based on the 17 countries covered
• Compare course delivery formats based on the predominance of short, standalone courses
• Evaluate gaps in advanced training based on the 6% of courses classified as advanced
• Assess the integration of computing infrastructure based on the limited use of HPC and cloud platforms during training

Strengths

• 81 courses analyzed, providing a substantial sample for landscape analysis
• Survey covers 17 countries, offering a multi-national perspective
• Specific metrics are provided, such as 52% targeting academic audiences and 58% being beginner-level

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• The dataset is a PDF document (138.6 KB), which may require extraction to access structured data

Provenance

Source

PHA4GE Training and Workforce Development Working Group and affiliated professional networks

Collection Method

Structured survey

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-29 05:58:01; freshness should be verified

Geography

17 countries (global)