Hands-on GC theory and methods

  • Duration: 1 day for live courses
  • Experience level: Intermediate
  • Delivery methods: Face-to-face | Offsite training & consultancy | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
  • Type of course: Universal
  • Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent | Bruker | PerkinElmer | Scion | Shimadzu | SRI | Thermo | Varian |
  • CPD Approved: Approved
  • Scheduled course price: £650.00 + TAX per delegate
  • Course discounts: RSC CAMS HEaTED Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
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05/10/2026 - 05/10/2026
Hands-on GC theory and methods
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Milton Keynes, UK
£650.00
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Your Hands-on approach to learning gas chromatography (GC) theory and methods

Day 1 of our Hands-on GC and GC-MS.

Combine the fundamental theory of GC with laboratory-based exercises in this Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) approved training for the purposes of Continued Professional Development (CPD). This course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing you to apply the knowledge learnt directly to GC instrumentation within the laboratory.

This Hands-on course is ideal for analysts, students and professionals who want to gain practical experience with aspects of GC analysis including carrier gases, pneumatics, sample introduction, autosamplers, inlets, analytical columns, detectors, chromatographic separations and data analysis. Using this knowledge, create and optimise GC methods, perform analyses and investigate the impact of changing analytical parameters on chromatographic performance.

Why should I join?

On completion, you will have the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to confidently operate GC systems in your laboratory.

 

This Hands-on GC theory and methods course gives you:

  • Strong theoretical and practical skills for using GC instrumentation
  • Clear explanations and examples of GC components, workflows and operating principles
  • Practical guidance on carrier gases, sample introduction techniques and chromatographic separations
  • An understanding of GC method development and optimisation strategies
  • Hands-on experience creating and modifying analytical methods
  • Knowledge of analytical columns, inlet systems and detector technologies
  • A structured approach to improving chromatographic performance and resolving common analytical issues
  • Practical experience interpreting chromatograms and analytical data
  • Insight into quantitative analysis and calibration strategies
Combine other days or modules.

What would I learn?

A user-friendly GC course that combines in-depth theory with practical laboratory exercises, you will learn:

  • The principles behind GC and how chromatographic separations are achieved
  • How analytes interact with stationary phases and how retention and separation occur
  • The role and selection of carrier gases including helium, hydrogen, nitrogen and argon
  • How gas flow, pressure control and temperature influence chromatographic performance
  • The principles and applications of split, splitless and other injection techniques
  • The function and selection of GC analytical columns, including stationary phases, film thicknesses and dimensions
  • How to optimise chromatographic resolution, efficiency and selectivity
  • How chromatographic data is processed, integrated and interpreted

What knowledge will I gain?

  • Understand the complete analytical pathway from sample introduction through chromatographic separation to data interpretation and reporting
  • Be confident discussing the theory, operation and applications of gas chromatography instrumentation
  • Understand carrier gas selection, gas purity requirements and pneumatic control systems
  • Explain the influence of inlet design, injection techniques and operating parameters on analytical performance
  • Understand the relationship between column chemistry, dimensions and chromatographic behaviour
  • Recognise the factors that affect resolution, efficiency, sensitivity and selectivity
  • Interpret chromatograms and evaluate retention times, peak areas, peak shapes and detector responses
  • Understand calibration approaches used for qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Recognise and troubleshoot common chromatographic problems including poor peak shape, low sensitivity, co-elution and variability
  • Develop robust and reproducible GC methods appropriate for a wide range of analytical applications

Is this course for me?

This RSC approved course for purposes of CPD training is designed for anyone who needs both a theoretical and practical understanding of GC, including:

  • Analysts & technicians requiring training or a clear structured refresher of GC and GC-MS
  • Laboratory or line managers overseeing GC and GC-MS instrumentation
  • Data analysts and report writers who interpret results but don’t use the instruments
  • Service and consultant engineers who need both a theoretical and a hands-on reminder
  • Sales, marketing or commercial teams working with GC and GC-MS systems, consumables, data or laboratory services

If GC and GC-MS touches your work in any way, this well-planned course delivered by experts in the field equips you to understand the science behind these techniques.

Course combinations

Can’t attend the full course? No worries, combine days or modules to create training that works best for you. The more days you book the larger the discount.

  • For 2 days, pay £1250
  • For 3 days, pay £1825
  • For 4 days, pay £2350
  • For 5 days, pay £2850

Please note, discounts won’t apply when booking but will appear on your invoice.

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