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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Azure, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Creativity, Curiosity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Data Wrangling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), File Management, Automation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Science, Query Languages, Debugging, Performance Improvement, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Impact, Business Economics, Culture, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edge Impulse
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Model Evaluation, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Hugging Face, Data Pipelines, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), OpenAI, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, IBM Cloud, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Databricks, Infrastructure Security, Data Pipelines, Virtual Networking, Azure DevOps, Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Analytics, Active Directory, Network Security, Model Deployment, Python Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Instrumental Music, Vibrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months