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Food Science Courses

Food science courses can help you learn about food safety, nutrition, sensory evaluation, and food processing techniques. You can build skills in recipe formulation, quality control, and understanding food chemistry. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing taste tests, laboratory equipment for testing food properties, and food modeling software to predict shelf life, allowing you to apply these skills in real-world food production and innovation.


Popular Food Science Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Seguridad hídrica

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Governance, Policy Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    500 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Research, Science and Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    407 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Physique des particules - une introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Laboratory Equipment, Physical Science, Laboratory Experience, Mechanics, Experimentation, Research, Applied Mathematics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Containerization, Interoperability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    3D Graphics in Android: Sensors and VR

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphics, Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Interaction Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microservice Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Java, Program Development, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Planning, Customer experience improvement, Analytics, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management System, Data Analysis, Cost Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Reduction, Spatial Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    822 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    519 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular food science courses

  • Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Seguridad hídrica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Physique des particules - une introduction: University of Geneva
  • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • 3D Graphics in Android: Sensors and VR: Imperial College London
  • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Supply Chain Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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