Food Courses and Certifications

Child Nutrition and Cooking

31 reviews

Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well-being across the lifespan. This course examines contemporary child nutrition and the impact of the individual decisions made by each family.

• Coursera
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (chemistry)

14 reviews

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.

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

A Nutritional Approach to Agriculture and Food Security

10 reviews

This course presents current research, which aims to place nutrition at the heart of the food system.

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

Food Safety and Nutrition: A Global Approach to Public Health

11 reviews

Understand global food security issues and learn about research designed to tackle food safety and nutrition challenges.

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

EIT Food;  Università di Torino

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)

Monash University

Food as Medicine: Food, Exercise and the Gut

9 reviews

Gain a deeper understanding of the connection between food, exercise and the gut, with this course for healthcare professionals.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Finished
• $239.00

Cooking for Busy Healthy People

135 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create healthy, delicious meals with flexible recipes and smart ingredient choices. Discover time-saving techniques, plant-based options, and comfort food adaptations from home cooks and professional chefs.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (physics)

23 ratings at edX

Top chefs and Harvard researchers explore how traditional and modernist cooking techniques can illuminate basic principles in chemistry, physics, and engineering. Learn about elasticity, viscosity, mayonnaise, baking, and more!

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

Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes

80 ratings at edX

In Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes, explore the roles that microbes play in the production, preservation, and enhancement of diverse foods in a variety of culinary traditions, and learn about the history of food fermentations.

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

Garden Harvest Cooking with Zucchini

Discover versatile zucchini recipes from appetizers to main dishes with dietitian Leah Groppo. Learn to prepare family favorites using fresh garden zucchini in this informative cooking demonstration.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Garden Harvest Cooking - Three Tomato Recipes

Learn to prepare delicious dishes using garden-fresh tomatoes with expert tips from a registered dietitian. Discover three flavorful recipes and gain insights on maximizing the taste and health benefits of homegrown or locally sourced tomatoes.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Summer Cooking Demonstration - Seasonal Recipes and Kitchen Safety Tips

Seasonal cooking demo featuring heirloom tomato aguachile, baked corn chips, and stuffed summer squash. Learn kitchen safety tips and healthy meal preparation techniques from Chef Ryan Fredericks.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wholesome Harvest - Elevating Thanksgiving with Healthy Side Dishes

Learn to transform traditional Thanksgiving sides into nutritious, flavorful dishes with expert guidance from a registered dietitian. Master healthy ingredient swaps and cooking techniques for reimagined holiday classics.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modern Indian Cooking

Explore authentic Indian cuisine, from street food to classic dishes. Master spice blends, perfect marinades, and create flavorful chutneys while elevating traditional recipes.

• BBC Maestro
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Bread Making

Master the art of bread making, from basic loaves to sourdough. Learn essential techniques, explore diverse recipes, and gain confidence in baking delicious homemade breads.

• BBC Maestro
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course