Ensembl Online Training

There is a range of online resources available to help you explore and learn about the Ensembl Genome Browser and its underlying data.

Reference Ensembl Genome Browser Walkthrough

The Ensembl Genome Browser Walkthroughs provide a clear series of screenshots and explanations, illustrating how the Ensembl browser is structured and how you can browse and download various types of genomic data. This resource is ideal for those looking to quickly understand Ensembl’s main features and data views. You’re welcome to download and print this walkthrough for reference.

Note: These walkthroughs focus on browser principles and frequently used pages, and do not cover every available feature or view.

YouTube

Visit the Ensembl Training YouTube channel for a selection of brief videos, tutorials, and webinar recordings. These resources cover how to access and retrieve various data types, and demonstrate the use of Ensembl’s most popular tools.

Webinars

We regularly deliver live webinars as part of [EMBL-EBI’s Live training](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/training/webinars?ebi-type=webinar. Check back regularly to see upcoming webinars from Ensembl and other EMBL-EBI resources.

EMBL-EBI On-demand Training

Gain free, flexible access to Ensembl training anytime through the EMBL-EBI On-demand Training portal. This platform hosts:

• A filmed version of the Ensembl browser workshop
• The Ensembl Perl API course
• The Ensembl REST API course using Jupyter notebooks

You can access many other free, high-quality bioinformatics courses through the portal. Each course is designed to support both new and experienced users, guiding you through practical tasks and providing opportunities for hands-on learning.

Licensing

All Ensembl training materials are provided under a CC BY 4.0 license. If you reuse or adapt these resources, please credit Ensembl as the original source.