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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, R Programming, Debugging, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Analysis, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing
★ 4.2 (576) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Case Studies, Experimentation
★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Installation, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Memory Management, System Configuration
★ 4.8 (288) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Quality, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms
★ 4.7 (375) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Software Quality Assurance, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, User Research
★ 4.8 (295) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Program Development, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.7 (376) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.8 (848) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), UI/UX Research, Prototyping, User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Personalization, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, User Flows, AI powered creativity, Design Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Figma (Design Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storytelling, Journey Mapping, Generative AI, User Experience Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
★ 4.4 (201) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Memory Management
★ 4.7 (536) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Culture Transformation, Willingness To Learn, Growth Strategies
★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Methodologies, Data Strategy, Database Application, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages
★ 4.7 (474) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Application Design, Software Testing, Program Development, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Systems Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages
★ 4.5 (334) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks