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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, File I/O, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Functional Specification, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Psychology, Stress Management, Peer Review, Health Policy, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Design Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Graphics, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Linear Algebra, Feature Engineering, Digital Signal Processing
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Network Analysis, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, JSON, Test Automation, JUnit, Test Script Development, Restful API, Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, Functional Testing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline, Health And Wellness Coaching, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Behavior Management, Exercise Science, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Database Design, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Authentications, Web Servers, Data Modeling, Session Initiation Protocols, User Accounts, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Unit Testing, Enterprise Application Management, Java, Integration Testing, Configuration Management, Software Design Patterns, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Context Management, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, NumPy, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours