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    University of California, Davis

    Essentials of Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Research Design, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Target Market, Human Factors, Anatomy, Product Development

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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Gynecology, Pathology, Physiology, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Biology, Lifelong Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Materials science, Sustainability Standards, Product Development, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tufts University

    Building a Healthy Plate

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Education

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Product Improvement, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Health Assessment, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Exercise Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    人体生理学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Nephrology, Urology, Cardiology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Experimentation, Laboratory Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Predictive Analytics, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Food and Beverage, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Nutrition and Diet, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science 101

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Engineering Calculations, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Manufacturing and Production, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Power, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    352 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essentials of Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
  • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
  • Building a Healthy Plate: Tufts University
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products: University of Michigan
  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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