The only ACPE-accredited online program that teaches colony counting and validates your competency against expert analysts.
What you’ll achieve
- Accurately count and interpret CFUs even in complex plates
- Prove competency with analyst-validated results
- Generate documentation aligned with USP <797> expectations
- Earn ACPE-accredited continuing education credits
Why this training matters
Colony counting is not just technical it’s subjective and error-prone.
Misinterpretation can lead to:
- False pass/fail results
- Missed or incorrectly assessed contamination events
- Regulatory findings during inspections



