Our Expertise

Trainings and Courses

The ASLM Academy vision is to transform laboratory testing and diagnostics across Africa through learning and development by creating a competent, innovative, and ethical profession, that significantly enhances patient care and health outcomes. It aims to empower laboratory professionals with the skills and capabilities to address current and future challenges, ultimately enhancing healthcare outcomes in Africa.

These numbers highlight the Academy’s extensive reach, training impact, and contributions to enhancing laboratory diagnostics in Africa.

  • 40,000+ Members: Network of laboratory professionals across Africa connected through the ASLM Academy.
  • 17,000+ Professionals: Participated in Academy coursework.
  • 29 Course Workstreams: Covering diverse topics such as COVID-19, biosafety, next-generation sequencing, quality management systems, and more.
  • 298 Professionals: Trained through the LabMap program on laboratory capacity mapping data collection across 15 African countries.
  • 198 Professionals: Trained on laboratory mapping data use and analysis for diagnostic optimization scenarios across 13 African countries.

The Academy focuses on continuous professional development (CPD), offering certifications, qualifications, and training packages designed to enhance the competence of laboratory professionals.