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: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Debugging, Numerical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Simulations, Code Review, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, File I/O, Mathematical Modeling, Automation, Algorithms, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Management, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Forecasting, A/B Testing, Business Analytics, Analytics, Prioritization, Statistical Analysis, Business Metrics, User Research, Customer Retention, Machine Learning Methods, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Methods, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Workspace, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Team Building, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Google Cloud Platform, Business Analysis, Data Collection, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Gateway, Docker (Software), Containerization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Restful API, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Event-Driven Programming, .NET Framework, Transaction Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, AI Product Strategy, Gemini, Customer experience improvement, Data Governance, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Predictive Analytics, Cash Management, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Fraud detection, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks