Food courses can help you learn culinary techniques, nutrition basics, food safety practices, and meal planning strategies. You can build skills in flavor pairing, ingredient sourcing, and dietary adjustments for various health needs. Many courses introduce tools like kitchen equipment, recipe management software, and food photography techniques, connecting these skills to practical applications in home cooking, meal prep, and even food blogging.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Bartending, Cooking, Hospitality, Planning, Meal Planning And Preparation, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Research Design, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Human Factors, Anatomy, Product Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Standards, Safety Culture, Environment Health And Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law, Workers Compensation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Legal Risk, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months