Free Online Food Quality Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Technische Universität München - TUM

The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains (Coursera)

Economics & Finance

Dive into the fascinating world of agro-food value chains with our online course. Explore how these chains are transforming food production by focusing on quality, consumer value, and sustainable practices. Gain insights into market research, labelling, branding, pricing strategies, innovation, and using sustainability as a competitive edge in the agriculture sector.

Jun 24th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Food Economics

FutureLearn

University of Reading,EIT Food,EIT

Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems (FutureLearn)

Social Sciences Sci: Environment

Ever wondered about the journey your food takes before it reaches your plate? This course delves into the complex global food supply system, examining factors like safety, sustainability, nutrition, and quality. Gain insights into how your food is produced, processed, distributed, and consumed, empowering you to make informed choices and trust in the food you eat.

Jan 2nd 2023

4 Weeks

Nutrition Food Food Safety

FutureLearn

University of Reading,EIT Food,EIT

Understanding Food Labels (FutureLearn)

Food & Nutrition Health & Society

Discover the art of reading food labels with our informative course. Gain clarity on what those numbers, terms, and logos mean so you can confidently choose foods that support your health and wellbeing. Start making informed decisions about the food you buy today!

Jan 2nd 2023

3 Weeks

Health Sustainability Nutrition

FutureLearn

Queen’s University Belfast,EIT Food,EIT

Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology (FutureLearn)

Sci: Environment

Join us on 'Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology' as we delve into how digitalisation and cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the global food system. This course will equip you with insights into how to tackle challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and population growth through innovative solutions in agriculture, supply chain management, and consumer practices.

Jan 2nd 2023

5-12 Weeks

Food Innovation Technology

EdX

Osaka University,OsakaUx

Metabolomics in Life Sciences (edX)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences Food & Nutrition

Dive into the fascinating world of metabolomics with our introductory course tailored for those in life sciences. Explore the fundamentals, cutting-edge techniques, and real-world applications of metabolomics that are revolutionizing how we study biological processes. Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, this course will equip you with the knowledge to harness the power of metabolomics.

This course is archived

4 Weeks

Biology Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry