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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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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    The Building Blocks of Nutrition for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Health Assessment, Health Education, Biochemistry, Psychology, Physiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Athletic Training, Health Care, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Coaching Nutrition for Changing Bodies and Lives

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Psychology, Health Assessment, Athletic Training, Health Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Supply Chain of Agriculture

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Production Process, Production Planning, Supply And Demand, Production Management, Environment and Resource Management, Market Dynamics, Economics, Resource Utilization, Technology Solutions, Consumer Behaviour, Emerging Technologies

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Engineering, Biological Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Technologies, Biological Engineering, Scalability, Sustainable Systems, Process Engineering, Product Development, Production Process, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Microbiology, Workforce Development, Capacity Planning

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    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Laboratory Techniques, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology, Life Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Health Assessment, Physiology, Coaching, Emergency Response, Goal Setting, Motivational Interviewing

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Environment and Resource Management, Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Case Studies, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Community Health

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

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    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Conducting Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Acceptance Testing, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, Case Studies, Research Design, Employee Training, Data Collection, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Recruitment

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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