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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Scalability, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Development Environment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Color Theory, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Team Building, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Communication, Team Management, Resilience, Collaboration, Behavior Management, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Stress Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Mobility Assistance, Train The Trainer, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Safety Training, Injury Prevention, Mechanics, Three-Phase
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Automation, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Hotel Operations, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Hospitality and Food Services, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Business Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Hotels and Accommodations, Sustainability Standards, Waste Minimization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Community Development, Market Opportunities, Environmental Resource Management, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Model Deployment, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Google Cloud Platform, Forecasting, Model Training, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Power, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Application Deployment, Webhook Security, Data Storage, Security Controls, Authentications, Network Model, Data Persistence, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Hotels and Accommodations, Spanish Language, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Travel Arrangements, Oral Comprehension, Hospitality, Language Learning, Food Services, Intercultural Competence, Consolidation, Vocabulary, Food and Beverage, Cultural Sensitivity, Price Negotiation, Purchasing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months