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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.


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    LearnQuest

    Angular 17 Overview & Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, UI Components, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms, Information Privacy

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Heriot-Watt University

    Learn Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development, Debugging, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, User Research, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Writing and Editing, Marketing Materials, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Marketing Communications

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Potencia y Rendimiento: Fundamentos de la Nutrición

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Performance Analysis, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Performance Reporting, Load Balancing, Leadership, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Research, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    The Role of the CEO in Navigating GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Business Leadership, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Clasificación de imágenes: ¿cómo reconocer el contenido de una imagen?

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

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

  • Angular 17 Overview & Basics: LearnQuest
  • Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers: IBM
  • Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn Java Programming: Heriot-Watt University
  • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells: Coursera
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Potencia y Rendimiento: Fundamentos de la Nutrición : Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©: Packt
  • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
  • The Role of the CEO in Navigating GenAI: Coursera

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