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.

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Context Management, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Vector Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Water Resources, Environmental Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Machine Controls, Automation, Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Data Mapping, Predictive Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Control Systems, Estimation, Applied Mathematics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, AI Enablement, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Theoretical Computer Science, Diagram Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Computer Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months