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.

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Meal Planning And Preparation, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Water Quality, Thermal Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Control, Public Safety and National Security, Personal protective equipment, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Structural Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Process Control, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Equipment, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Personal Care, Product Development, Laboratory Testing, Workforce Development, Packaging and Labeling, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Chemistry, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Chemistry, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Product Testing, Human Factors, Microbiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks