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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


  • U

    University of Arizona

    Introduction to Precision Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Child Health, Chronic Diseases, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Conducting Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Acceptance Testing, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, Case Studies, Research Design, Analysis, Data Collection, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Recruitment

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Quantitative Research, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling, Neurology, Product Testing, Analytical Testing, Physiology

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Modern Issues in Food & Agriculture

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Food and Beverage, Sustainable Systems, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Food Safety and Sanitation, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Economics, Packaging and Labeling, Public Policies, Economic Development, Emerging Technologies, Policy Analysis, Biotechnology

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microbiology for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Taxonomy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Medical Laboratory, Public Health, Laboratory Testing, Sterilization, Environmental Science, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Environment, Food and Beverage, Tax, Safety Culture, Culture

    5 stars, 12 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Supply Chain of Agriculture

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Production Process, Production Planning, Supply And Demand, Production Management, Environment and Resource Management, Market Dynamics, Economics, Resource Utilization, Technology Solutions, Consumer Behaviour, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Coaching Nutrition for Changing Bodies and Lives

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Motivational Interviewing, Exercise Science, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Psychology, Health Assessment, Athletic Training, Health Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Network Model, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics

    4.6 stars, 205 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (205) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Science, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.8 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Nutrition Education, Compassion, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Meal Planning And Preparation, Habit Formation, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chronic Diseases

    4.9 stars, 364 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (364) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

    Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Mitigation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Development, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Transfer, International Relations, Education and Training

    4.7 stars, 178 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (178) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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