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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.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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    771 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Numerical Analysis, Electronic Components, System Design and Implementation, Systems Design, Human Factors, Applied Mathematics, Physics, System Configuration

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: AI in Production

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, AI Workflows, IBM Cloud, Microservices, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Machine Design Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Vector Databases, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Data Mapping, Management Reporting, Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux Commands, Database Management, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Howard University

    Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
  • Decentralized Applications (Dapps): University at Buffalo
  • Machine Design Part I: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis
  • Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation : Rice University
  • Creative Designing in Power BI : Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM

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