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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.


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Popular Food Science Courses and Certifications


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    DeepLearning.AI

    ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Computer Science

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    SAS Visual Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Business Reporting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Driving engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Java Programming for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, File I/O, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Analyzing the Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    729 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, IT Automation, Kubernetes, Containerization, Application Deployment, Automation, YAML

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Vector Databases, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    798 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Transaction Processing, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Software Systems, Data Security, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Network Security, Data Structures, Version Control

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers: DeepLearning.AI
  • Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • SAS Visual Business Analytics: SAS
  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
  • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): IBM
  • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis

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