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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Computer Displays, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Experience Design, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Adaptability, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Probability
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Functional Design, Development Environment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Research, Finance, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Data Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, NoSQL, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Architecture, Database Management, Data Storage, System Monitoring, Distributed Computing, Application Security, Security Controls, Data Modeling, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Quality, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Data Access, Restful API, Python Programming, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Java Programming, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Middleware, Plan Execution, Software Design Patterns, Persona Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Data, Test Script Development, Test Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks