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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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    IBM

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Business Logic, Risk Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Assistants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Travel Arrangements, Test Case

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Process Data from Dirty to Clean

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Sample Size Determination, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Program Development, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Data Pipelines, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, AI Enablement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL

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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Problem Solving, Context Management, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Spreadsheet Software, Timelines, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): IBM
  • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
  • Generative AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
  • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
  • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Google Business Intelligence: Google
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University

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