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81 Short courses in Food Science

Barista Course (Beginner)
This Barista Course (Beginner) course from Auckland University of Technology new Zealand cafes and restaurants have a growing passion and reputation for consistently high standards in espresso coffee.

French Pastry Arts Essentials
If you are passionate about French pastry arts and trendy desserts, this French Pastry Arts Essentials course from Sommet Education is the perfect Essentials program for you. With applied theory spread throughout, plus a field trip, you will acquire the skills to showcase your pastry creativity.

Culinary Arts - Professional Cook
Through the Culinary Arts - Professional Cook programme from Thompson Rivers University, you will get the skills and expertise you need to find a job in the food preparation industry.

French Chocolate and Confectionary Arts Essentials
Aimed at enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, this French Chocolate and Confectionary Arts Essentials intensive, English language programme from Sommet Education lifts the lid on the skills and techniques that have made French chocolatiers the envy of the world. Highly practical and hands-on, it features 90% of teaching time dedicated to laboratory workshops.

Livestock Nutrition and Feeding
This Livestock Nutrition and Feeding course from the University of Reading will introduce you to the role of farmed livestock in agricultural systems, and the importance of feed in managing the nutritional requirements of different classes of livestock.

Contemporary Issues in Animal Science
This Contemporary Issues in Animal Science from the University of Reading is designed to introduce you to the latest research and contemporary practices in animal science, and the challenges and opportunities that this field faces in making livestock production sustainable in the twenty-first century.

Sustainable Livestock Production Systems
This Sustainable Livestock Production Systems course from the University of Reading you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of the main livestock production systems (dairy cattle, goats and sheep; beef; sheep; pigs; poultry).

French Bakery Arts Essentials
Taught in French or in English, this French Bakery Arts Essentials programme from Sommet Education delivers knowledge of baking and viennoiserie that will provide a perfect foundation for your future career. You will learn from – and work with – some of the best chefs operating in the field of French bakery.

French And Italian Pastry Arts
This joint French And Italian Pastry Arts diploma from Sommet Education will teach you all the techniques that have made French and Italian pastry arts celebrated across the world. It is a must for anyone passionate about pastry and desserts.

Culinary Arts Essentials
This immersive and practical Culinary Arts Essentials programme from Sommet Education gives you the opportunity to discover the fundamentals of French cuisine. It features demonstrations, together with hands-on professional training in our state-of-the-art technical kitchens.

Culinary Arts Diploma
This six-month, intensive Culinary Arts Diploma programme from École Ducasse is designed for career-changers and entry-level professionals wishing to launch a career as a chef or to establish their own culinary concept. It combines practical culinary arts instruction with teaching modules dedicated to managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

French Pastry Arts Diploma
This French Pastry Arts Diploma from Sommet Education will teach you all the techniques – traditional and modern – that have made French pastry arts celebrated across the world. It is a must for anyone passionate about French pastry and desserts, as well as those seeking to advance their careers or become entrepreneurs.

Gastronomy Tourism Experience Design
The Gastronomy Tourism Experience Design program from Basque Culinary Center comprises high-quality content specifically designed for e-learning. It also provides the opportunity to participate in live masterclasses with experts in gastronomy tourism who share their experiences and expertise.
Wine Tasting - Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis
The Wine Tasting - Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis course offered by Coursera - UC Davis will culminate in a peer review project in which you will apply the knowledge and sensory techniques you have developed throughout the course to assess a specific wine.
Healthy Cooking Made Easy with BBC Good Food
Ready to cook yourself healthy? Learn how to prepare nourishing and delicious meals with BBC Good Food’s brand-new course Healthy Cooking Made Easy with BBC Good Food by FutureLearn.
Hospitality and Food Beverage Management
Alpine Center offers the 12 Course Hospitality and Food Beverage Management Management Diploma Online / Distance Learning.
Brewing and Distilling
The Brewing and Distilling program from Maynooth University aims to equip learners with the necessary scientific knowledge and instrumentation competencies to develop skills relevant to the alcoholic drinks industry. The course was created in response to the strong demand for an analytical course to support the growing Irish craft brewing and whiskey industries.
Solids and Waste Handling in Aquaponics
The Solids and Waste Handling in Aquaponics course offered by Lethbridge Polytechnic begins by briefly presenting the concept of waste and examines how waste has historically been handled.
Food Systems Law and Policy
This Food Systems Law and Policy course from University of Antwerp consists of two modules that are part of the programme, and candidates are required to complete both modules.
Food and Beverage Management
Working as a caterer allows you to help people celebrate some of the most important milestones and moments in their lives. Seeing the smile on a client’s face after a successful meal is priceless. International Open Academy offers the Food and Beverage Management programme.