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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Methods, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, UI Components, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Automation, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Building Codes, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Classification Algorithms, Cloud API
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Power Electronics, Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Innovation, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months