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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


  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

    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

    4.6 stars, 85 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care, Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Materials science, Workforce Development, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Product Planning, Entrepreneurship

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Verification And Validation

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, 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, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (257) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering, Process Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Physical Science, Three-Phase

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Technologies, Biological Engineering, Scalability, Sustainable Systems, Process Engineering, Product Development, Production Process, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Microbiology, Workforce Development, Capacity Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Conducting Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Acceptance Testing, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, Case Studies, Research Design, Analysis, Data Collection, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Recruitment

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Coaching, Physiology, Habit Formation, Scientific Methods

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

    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

    4.9 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (335) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.8 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Reality Bites: Introduction to metaphysics

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts

    4.5 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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