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65 Online Short courses in Food Science

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).

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.

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

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.
Trust in Our Food - Understanding Food Supply Systems
How much do you trust your food? Learn about food supply systems, safety, sustainability, nutrition and quality with Trust in Our Food - Understanding Food Supply Systems at EIT Food by FutureLearn.
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.
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.
CAS in Coffee Excellence
The online CAS in Coffee Excellence course offered by ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences takes you from crop to cup, exploring the scientific aspects of the whole production process, including a critical examination of the supply chain. Join our next cohort to deepen your knowledge, meet and interact with other coffee professionals, and grow your network.
Hospitality and Food Beverage Management
Alpine Center offers the 12 Course Hospitality and Food Beverage Management Management Diploma Online / Distance Learning.
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.
Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems
Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions with this Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems course offered to you by edX - online learning platform.
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.
How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies
Have you ever wondered how your food is processed before it reaches your plate? Find out with How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies at EIT Food by FutureLearn.
Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology
Explore how technology and digitalisation can change how the food system operates, reducing waste and environmental pressures with Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology at EIT Food by FutureLearn.
Understanding Food Labels
Learn how to interpret food labels so you can make informed food choices and buy food that supports your health and wellbeing with Understanding Food Labels at EIT Food by FutureLearn.
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.
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.
Science and Cooking - From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (chemistry)
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Science and Cooking - From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (chemistry) programme in collaboration with Harvard University - HarvardX.
Sustainable Sourcing in Food and Fibre
The Sustainable Sourcing in Food and Fibre course offered by University of Melbourne will help you gain the specialist skills needed to implement sustainable sourcing along company supply chains.