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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Web Scraping, AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.5 stars, 965 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (965) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Qualitative Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Report Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Amazon

    Introduction to Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Code Reusability, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 422 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (422) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 355 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (355) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Digital Publishing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 540 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (540) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Text Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.3 stars, 326 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (326) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 552 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (552) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Mechanics, Hydrology, Emerging Technologies, Cost Estimation

    4.8 stars, 813 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (813) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.6 stars, 862 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (862) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis

    3.9 stars, 120 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (120) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Motors and Motor Control Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Three-Phase, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Electronic Components, Torque (Physics), Design Specifications

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
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