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 Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Child Health, Chronic Diseases, Cell Biology, Biochemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Supply Management, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Integrated Marketing Communications, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Measurement, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, International Finance, Research, Branding, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Risk Management, Real Estate, Legal Risk, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Balance Sheet, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Property and Real Estate, Environmental Issue, Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Sustainability Standards
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Physical Science, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Culture, Nutrition Education, Sustainability Standards, Compassion, Sustainable Technologies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Habit Formation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Taxonomy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Medical Laboratory, Public Health, Laboratory Testing, Sterilization, Environmental Science, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Environment, Food and Beverage, Tax, Safety Culture, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Experimentation, Safety Standards, Product Design, Regulatory Compliance, Mathematical Modeling, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Responsiveness, Product Development, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Plant Operations and Management, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Sustainability Standards
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Biology, Hydrology, Climate Change Programs, Life Sciences, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Safety Standards, Biochemistry, Environmental Issue, Hazard Analysis, Physiology, Safety Assurance, Radiation Protection, Chronic Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months