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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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    Meta

    Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics for Yoga Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Biology, Mindfulness, Orthopedics, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Self-Awareness, Spatial Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Foundations and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Warehousing, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Data Transformation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Quality, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Unstructured Data

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Trustworthy Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Creativity, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Exploring Quantum Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Structured Approach to Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Application Security, OSI Models, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Secure Coding, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Software Development, Identity and Access Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Sample-based Learning Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Simulations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Business Communication, Presentations, Virtual Teams, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Virtual Environment, Negotiation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics for Yoga Practice: Niel Asher Education
  • COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python: Coursera
  • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Trustworthy Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Exploring Quantum Physics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Structured Approach to Problem Solving: Fractal Analytics
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University

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