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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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    Scrimba

    Intro to SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Database Management Systems, Data Access, Data Maintenance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Programming, Text Mining

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Network Architecture, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Advertising, Graphic Design, Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Video Production, Social Justice

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Laboratory Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Security, Servers, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Encryption, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Strategies for Heavy Lifting

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Hydraulics, Architecture and Construction, Mechanics, Safety Standards, Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Transportation Operations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Change, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Social Justice, Empathy, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Product Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Software-Defined Networking

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Solidity for Beginners: Write and Test Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Deployment, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing, Application Development, Web Applications, Javascript

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular food science courses

  • Intro to SQL: Scrimba
  • Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Deep Learning: Illinois Tech
  • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
  • Question Reality: Matter: Dartmouth College
  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Strategies for Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
  • Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut: University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Engineering Design : Starweaver

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