EIT Food Courses

From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste

14 reviews

Discover the causes and impact of food waste, and learn how you can tackle it on a personal, community, and national level.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems

14 reviews

Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware

10 reviews

Discover the importance of kitchenware and packaging that is safe for people and the environment alike.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain

9 reviews

The gut and brain are very closely linked. Explore how neurology, the microbiome and more interact to affect health.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Human Microbiome

8 reviews

Discover what the microbiome is, how it changes throughout your life, and the role it plays in good human health.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Superfoods: Myths and Truths

6 reviews

What is a 'superfood'? What foods are 'superfoods'? What effect do they have on the body and society? Find out with this course.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets

5 reviews

Learn the principles, science and health benefits of the Mediterranean and the Okinawa diets.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines

5 reviews

Learn how to find reliable, scientific information about food and nutrition and identify the truth behind food headlines.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Alimentación: la relación entre la comida, el intestino y el cerebro

4 reviews

El intestino y el cerebro están muy estrechamente vinculados.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Food Science

4 reviews

Discover the fascinating world of food science and feel empowered to make safe, healthy, and sustainable food choices.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies

3 reviews

Have you ever wondered how your food is processed before it reaches your plate? Find out with this online course.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

3 reviews

Understand how food goes from farm to fork: explore food security, supply chains, food production and agriculture.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably

2 reviews

Gain an understanding of sustainable food production and the challenges that farmers face to offer a sustainable food supply.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology

2 reviews

Build your knowledge of food production challenges and technology on this course for 16-19 year olds studying A level biology.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Food Labels

2 reviews

Learn how to interpret food labels so you can make informed food choices and buy food that supports your health and wellbeing.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)