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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disaster Preparedness

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Water Quality

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Gestión de las empresas de alimentación y bebidas

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Product Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Hospitality, Operational Excellence, Business Management, Global Marketing, Professional Networking, Consumer Behaviour, Thought Leadership, Product Management, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Brand Management, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      862 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      528 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Feeding the World

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Food and Beverage, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Personal Care, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

      4.7
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Issues in Supply Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Economics, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Technology Solutions, Regulatory Requirements

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics, Digital Transformation, Hotels and Accommodations, Sustainable Development, Travel Arrangements, Food Services, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Adaptability, Community Health, Child Health, Environmental Issue, Clinical Trials

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      778 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets: Johns Hopkins University
    • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
    • Gestión de las empresas de alimentación y bebidas: Università Bocconi
    • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Issues in Supply Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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