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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


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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Architectural Design, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Power & Performance: Foundations of Nutrition and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Performance Analysis, Physiology, Hydrology, Meal Planning And Preparation, Stress Management, Planning, Performance Reporting, Load Balancing, Coordination, Leadership, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    NoSQL systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Apache Cassandra, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Graph Theory, Unstructured Data, Maintainability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al desarrollo web

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Typography

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python II

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Structures, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Medical Prescription, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Healthcare Ethics, Collaboration, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Medication Therapy Management, Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Health Education, Nutritional Assessment, Human Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, OpenAI API, Application Design, Database Management, AI Enablement, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Probability, Box Plots, Histogram, Probability Distribution, Scatter Plots, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Estructuras de datos en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Probability & Statistics

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Instrumental Music, Vibrations, Mechanics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to 3D Modeling: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • Power & Performance: Foundations of Nutrition and Training: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • NoSQL systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introducción al desarrollo web: Universidad de los Andes
  • Basic Programming in Python II: Northeastern University
  • GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral

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