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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Laboratory Research, Data Collection, Taxonomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Code Reusability, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Cross Platform Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Javascript, Application Development, Application Frameworks, JavaScript Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, React.js, UI Components
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Model Optimization, Inventory Control, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Portfolio Management, Facility Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Human Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Health Policy, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Aesthetics, Food and Beverage, Oral Expression, Analysis, Verbal Communication Skills, Physiology, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Graph Theory, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Application Development, Systems Development, Data Storage, Computer Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Risking, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, AI powered creativity, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Business Modeling, Supply Management, Drive Engagement, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Resource Utilization, Business Analysis, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, General Networking, Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Digital Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months