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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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    MathWorks

    Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Matlab, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scripting

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    820 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Controls, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Software Systems, Simulations, Automation Engineering, Automation, Mechanics, Diagram Design, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Control Systems, Linear Algebra

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    3.6
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Medical Insurance Premium Prediction with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

    4.7
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, USB, Electronic Systems, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Power, Hardware Design, Electronics, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Design and Development, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Cross Platform Development, Content Management, Web Applications

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    583 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Usability Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    549 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    570 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux Commands, Database Management, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Medical Insurance Premium Prediction with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
  • HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website: Coursera
  • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft

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