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50 Online Short courses in Food Science

Agri-Food Value Chains
This Agri-Food Value Chains from the University of Reading enables participants to develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the Agri-Food Value Chain, its main components, and its linkages

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.

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.

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).

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.
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.
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.
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.
Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking
Make Mindful, Sustainable Food Choices & Cook . Learn strategies and skills for protecting your health and the health of the planet. This Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking Specialization is offered by Coursera in partnership with Stanford.
Bread Making
Enjoy bread in its purest form by learning how to bake it with your own hands in International Open Academy's Bread Making online course. Even if you’ve never baked bread before, this course makes it easy with step-by-step instructions and access to recipes from all over the world.
Animal Feeding
Whether you own animals as pets, care for animals professionally or have farm animals, this Animal Feeding course from Warnborough College will guide you through the many different and important considerations for effective animal nutrition.
Master Herbalist
The Master Herbalist course from International Open Academy shows herbs found in many kitchens which can be used to treat ailments. You'll also be able to grow your own sweet-scented medicines such as lavender, chamomile and violets. Know which weeds found in many backyards, including nettles and dandelions, have healing properties. You'll see plants in a new and positive light.
ISO 22000 - 2018
Cape Peninsula University of Technology's ISO 22000 - 2018 course also provides clause by clause analysis of the ISO 22000:2018 standard.
Health Food Production
The Health Food Production course offered by Warnborough College will help you learn how to achieve business goals in health food production or manufacturing.
Cocktail Training and Menu Creation
A talented bartender serves so much more than just drinks, they serve an experience. This Cocktail Training and Menu Creation course is offered at the International Open Academy.
US Food Law
Do you export food to the USA? Or do you have another reason for needing an introduction to US food law? Through presentations, exercises and discussions, The US Food Law course by ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences will teach you all the basics, focusing on the FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) and related regulations.
Science and Cooking - From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (Chemistry)
Top chefs and Harvard researchers explore how everyday cooking and haute cuisine can illuminate basic principles in chemistry, physics, and engineering. Learn about food molecules and how chemical reactions can affect food texture and flavor in this edX - online learning platform Science and Cooking - From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (Chemistry) course.
Fruit and Vegetables
Join the Fruit and Vegetables course from Warnborough College and learn how to produce your own fruit and vegetables – safe in the knowledge that you grew them yourself.
RIS Inspire - Sustainable Food Production and Consumption
The RIS Inspire - Sustainable Food Production and Consumption from EIT Food main learning objective of the programme is to provide participants with an insight into the most important challenges for increasing the sustainability of the food system and access to healthier diets with an approach to digital innovation.