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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


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    University of Michigan

    How to Describe Data

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Validation

    4.7
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    Database Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, NoSQL, Diagram Design

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Object Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis

    4.9
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a user login system for a Django website

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), User Experience Design, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Authentications, Web Applications, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Ethics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphing, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Histogram, Google Sheets, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Business Communication

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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Research and Design, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Generative AI and Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Multimodal Prompts, Responsible AI, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Autoencoders, Vision Transformer (ViT), Model Deployment, Image Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Java, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to Describe Data: University of Michigan
  • Database Management Systems: Clemson University
  • Deep Learning for Object Detection: MathWorks
  • Question Reality: Matter: Dartmouth College
  • Build a user login system for a Django website: Coursera
  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot: Coursera
  • Data Visualization with Python: Duke University
  • 3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases: Arizona State University

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