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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Computer Programming Tools, Physics, Angular
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Classification Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Telemarketing, Model Deployment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Professional Networking, Resilience, Stress Management, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Data Transformation, SQL, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Storage, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months