Microorganisms are the central actors of life on planet Earth, endowed with unparalleled adaptability and transformative power. No ecological process occurs without the direct or indirect intervention of microorganisms. Global awareness of the importance of microorganisms as agents of health and disease and as catalysts for processes and products reinforces the importance of advanced training in Microbiology. This importance will be amplified in the near future, considering the goals of sustainable development and the paradigms for the coming decades in the areas of planetary health, biodiversity, sustainability, and resource circularity. Microbiology is therefore currently one of the fastest-growing scientific and technological fields, covering several high-growth/high-value segments of the international market.