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Food Science Courses

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.


Popular Food Science Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Biology, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Design of Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Workforce Management, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Statistics, Predictive Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Global Environmental Management

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Stormwater Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Water Quality, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Qualitative Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Surveys, Research Design, Report Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    ADVANCED Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Problem Solving, Mindfulness, Decision Making, Psychology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction To Swift Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Image Analysis, Computer Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Failure Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Probability, Simulations

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Jupyter, Python Programming, Matplotlib, NumPy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular food science courses

  • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems: University of Michigan
  • Design of Experiments: Arizona State University
  • Analytics for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Global Environmental Management: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Qualitative Research Methods: University of Amsterdam
  • ADVANCED Emotional Intelligence: Alex Genadinik
  • Introduction To Swift Programming: University of Toronto
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University

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