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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Food and Our Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Meal Planning And Preparation, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Water Quality, Thermal Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Algae

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Care Management, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Nursing Care, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      715 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Aligning Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Food and Beverage, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Coding the Static Restaurant Site

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Browser Compatibility, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Requirements Analysis, Client Services, Javascript

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      营养与健康

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Assessment, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Physiology

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Coberturas de riesgo con futuros y opciones para agrobusiness

      Skills you'll gain: Futures Exchange, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Sustainable Consumption and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Health Assessment, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular food courses

    • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
    • Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
    • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
    • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
    • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
    • Coding the Static Restaurant Site: Johns Hopkins University
    • 营养与健康: Nanjing University
    • Coberturas de riesgo con futuros y opciones para agrobusiness: Universidad Austral

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