The Introduction workshop on DNA barcoding will be at a "beginner" level and will follow the goal to make participants familiar with the DNA barcoding technology - project design, molecular experiments, data analyzes and practical applications. Experts in DNA barcoding from the University of Helsinki will comprise the teaching body of the workshop. The event will also contain three Hands on exercise sessions. During those, participants, guided by teachers, will have the opportunity to access BOLD (the Barcoding of Life Databases) and other web sites and to do small tasks. Active participation of all attendees in proposed tasks and discussions is very welcome in order to make the workshop as much fruitful as possible.