There is a major difference between knowing the name of an analytical instrument and being confident enough to work with it. Many science graduates, laboratory professionals, researchers, quality-control officers and final-year students understand the principles of techniques such as HPLC, AAS, FTIR or GC-MS, yet have had little opportunity to handle the equipment themselves. The Allanalysis Analytical Instrumentation Training in Nigeria was created to close that gap through focused, hands-on learning at our training facility in Ota, Ogun State.
Apply for the next practical training
Tell us what you want to learn. The training team will contact you with available dates and preparation details.
What this training is designed to achieve
This is not a crowded seminar where participants only watch slides. The goal is to help you understand the complete analytical workflow: receiving a sample, selecting a suitable method, preparing standards and reagents, operating the instrument, checking system suitability, reviewing the data, recognising poor-quality results and documenting the work correctly. Sessions combine explanations with demonstrations and supervised practice, so that every step connects to a real laboratory decision.
Training can benefit laboratory scientists, chemists, biochemists, microbiologists, pharmacists, environmental scientists, food scientists, geologists, chemical engineers, lecturers, postgraduate researchers, industrial quality-control staff, regulatory personnel and entrepreneurs planning to establish analytical laboratory services. Beginners are welcome, but experienced users may also request instrument-specific refresher or advanced method-development sessions.
Analytical equipment available for training
| Equipment | What you can learn |
|---|---|
| HPLC | Mobile-phase preparation, filtration and degassing, column selection, sample injection, calibration, system suitability, chromatogram interpretation, assay, impurity profiling and basic troubleshooting. |
| GC and GC-MS | Volatile-sample preparation, inlet and column concepts, carrier-gas settings, temperature programming, peak identification, library matching, quantification and contamination control. |
| AAS | Digestion of samples, preparation of blanks and standards, lamp selection, flame settings, calibration curves, metal determination, interference management and result calculation. |
| FTIR | ATR and other sampling approaches, background collection, spectrum acquisition, functional-group identification, library comparison and material confirmation. |
| UV-Visible Spectrophotometer | Wavelength selection, blanking, Beer-Lambert law, standard curves, concentration determination, kinetics and routine instrument checks. |
| SEM-EDS | Sample mounting, coating principles, imaging conditions, morphology assessment, elemental mapping, spectra interpretation and reporting limitations. |
| XRF and XRD | Solid-sample preparation, elemental composition by XRF, crystalline-phase identification by XRD, pattern interpretation and quality checks. |
| ICP-OES/ICP-MS | Multi-element analysis principles, digestion, standards, internal standards, sensitivity, interferences, detection limits and data-quality review. |
| Pharmaceutical instruments | Karl Fischer moisture determination, dissolution testing, disintegration testing, calibration checks and documentation used in pharmaceutical quality control. |
Analytical procedures and sample types you may practise
Depending on the instrument selected and the availability of suitable samples, the practical procedures may cover pharmaceutical assay and dissolution, identification of unknown materials, determination of heavy metals, water-quality analysis, food and beverage testing, soil and sediment analysis, oil and petrochemical analysis, polymer and material characterisation, environmental monitoring, plant and herbal-product analysis, moisture determination, surface morphology, elemental composition and quantitative calibration.
You will also learn the parts of the process that are often ignored but determine whether a result is trustworthy: representative sampling, sample preservation, weighing and dilution, preparation of stock solutions, serial dilution, use of blanks, calibration standards, quality-control samples, replicate analysis, recovery studies, detection and quantification limits, calculation of uncertainty, acceptance criteria, raw-data review and report presentation.
Why practical instrumentation skills matter
Stronger employability
Employers value candidates who can discuss real instrument workflows, safety, calibration and troubleshooting rather than repeating textbook definitions.
Better research decisions
You can choose appropriate methods, communicate clearly with analytical laboratories and evaluate whether generated data actually answers your research question.
Improved quality control
Industrial participants gain a clearer understanding of release testing, out-of-specification results, method performance and defensible documentation.
Confidence around equipment
Supervised practice reduces the fear of expensive instruments and teaches sensible responses to pressure problems, unstable baselines, weak signals and contaminated systems.
Professional connections
You meet instructors and participants working across laboratories, universities, manufacturing, consulting and research, creating useful technical relationships.
Evidence of development
Participants who meet the training requirements receive a certificate of participation showing the equipment and practical area covered.
Training fee, equipment selection and payment
After you submit the form, the training team will review your selected equipment and experience level. You will receive information about available dates, duration, payment instructions, what to bring and any instrument-specific preparation. A place is only confirmed after the stated payment or deposit requirement has been completed and acknowledged. Do not make payment to an unverified personal account; use only details formally supplied by the Allanalysis team.
Our analytical training facility in Ota
The training takes place at our facility in Ota, Ogun State, an accessible industrial and academic corridor close to Lagos. The location allows participants to learn in an environment connected to real laboratory and industrial applications. Exact directions, arrival time and contact details are shared with confirmed participants before the training date.
Because analytical instruments require careful scheduling, power management, consumables and maintenance, training dates are arranged around instrument availability. Applicants travelling from outside Ogun or Lagos should wait for written confirmation before booking transport or accommodation. Our team can provide practical location guidance, but accommodation and personal travel costs are not included in the equipment fee unless specifically stated in your training quotation.
What a typical training experience includes
A typical programme begins with laboratory safety and the operating principle of the selected equipment. You are then introduced to the instrument components, software interface and daily checks. The instructor explains sample requirements and demonstrates preparation. Participants follow the method, observe instrument response, review generated data and discuss the meaning of each result.
The session also covers shutdown, cleaning and basic preventive care. Where appropriate, you will see examples of common faults such as leaks, pressure changes, unstable baselines, poor peak shapes, low sensitivity, drift, carry-over, contamination or failed calibration. The aim is not to turn a short course into an engineering repair programme, but to help you recognise problems early and avoid actions that can damage the instrument or invalidate results.
What to bring and how to prepare
- Bring a valid form of identification, a notebook and a laptop where requested.
- Wear closed shoes and suitable laboratory clothing. Personal protective equipment requirements will be communicated before the session.
- Review basic chemistry, units, dilution calculations and the principle of your selected technique.
- Tell us in advance about your research topic, product type or sample matrix so the instructor can understand your learning goal.
- Do not bring hazardous, infectious, explosive or unknown samples without prior written approval.
- Arrive on time. Instrument start-up, calibration and sample sequence are connected, so late arrival can reduce practical exposure.
Important expectations
Instrumentation competence develops through repeated practice. This programme gives structured exposure, practical understanding and a strong foundation, but participants should continue practising after the course. The certificate does not replace a professional licence, statutory laboratory accreditation or an employer’s internal competency assessment. It confirms participation in the stated training scope.
Actual procedures may vary with instrument condition, sample suitability, consumable availability and safety considerations. Some advanced applications require more than one session or a customised programme. Participants seeking method validation, full laboratory setup, equipment installation, research analysis or long-term consultancy should describe that need in the application so a separate scope can be prepared.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the analytical instrumentation training?
The fee is ₦200,000 for each equipment selected. Your total depends on the number of instruments you choose.
Where is the training held?
Practical sessions are held at the Allanalysis training facility in Ota, Ogun State. Confirmed participants receive detailed directions.
Can a complete beginner apply?
Yes. The form allows you to state your experience level, helping the team place explanations at the right level.
Will I operate the equipment myself?
The programme is designed around supervised practical exposure. The amount of individual operating time depends on the instrument, safety requirements and group size.
Can my company request private staff training?
Yes. Organisations may request a dedicated cohort, customised sample type or quality-control focus. Mention this in the application.
Do I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the required training activities receive a certificate of participation stating the covered equipment or technique.
Take the next step
Instrumentation skills can change how confidently you approach research, employment interviews, laboratory work and industrial quality control. Instead of remaining limited to theory, you can begin understanding what happens between a submitted sample and the final analytical result. Complete the application form above, select the equipment most relevant to your goal and let the Allanalysis team guide you through the next available training opportunity in Ota.
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