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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Python Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Devops Tools, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing

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    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Other Programming Languages, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Visualización de datos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Structures, Python Programming

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Core Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Data Persistence, Package and Software Management, Data Structures

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry

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    The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Machine Learning in Healthcare: Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Clinical Informatics, Health Care, Supervised Learning, Clinical Experience, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Our Earth's Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Media and Communications, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation

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    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Geographic Information Systems, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, Functional Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Introduction to Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Access, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • Visualización de datos con Python: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Core Java: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios: Duke University
  • Machine Learning in Healthcare: Foundations and Applications: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
  • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan

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