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.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Schematic Diagrams, Mechanics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Health Assessment, Health Education, Biochemistry, Psychology, Physiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Athletic Training, Health Care, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Production Management, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Public Health, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Resourcefulness, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Adaptability, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Microarchitecture, Laboratory Experience, Thermal Management, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Innovation, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Laboratory Testing, Statistical Analysis, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Neurology, Analytical Testing, Research Design, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Mitigation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Materials Management, Sustainable Development, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Transfer, International Relations, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Oral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks