Edx Agriculture, Nutrition And Food Courses & Certifications

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Course discusses the biochemical process of fermentation and the characteristics of fermented foods. The open online course is taught on the HarvardX platform under the collaboration of edX and Harvard University and is taught over a duration of 14 weeks.

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Certification Course explains the role of microbial growth in fermenting and preserving food. The learners will get a chance to explore the history of food and beverage fermentation and its role in food processing like changing and enhancing different tastes, flavors and aromas in food.

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Training Course is a self-paced course that is taught at the introductory level. The course is delivered by Pia Sorensen and Roberto Kolter of Harvard Medical School. The course will be taught with the help of online course materials and at-home exercises. After the completion of exams, students will receive a course certificate by paying the course fee. For the free cost, the candidates will get a limited duration of access to the self-paced programme. 

The certificate program on Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition is provided by Wageningen through the edX platform. The program is designed to teach the candidates the fundamentals behind the concept of nutrition and how it impacts human health. The course explores the relationship between those two in terms of health problems caused due to overnutrition. The candidate learns about overweight, and obesity, and strategies to combat them. Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition certification course is tailor-made for healthcare professionals and people employed in the food industry without any proper background in nutrition. 

The candidate will learn about nurturing a critical mindset on how to weigh and interpret information on nutrition, food, and health. Nutrition and Health: The macronutrients and Overnutrition course belongs to a series of other courses packed into a professional program known as the “Food, Nutrition, and Health Professional Certificate Programme''. The candidates need to know basic biology to pursue this course. Upon completion, the candidates will be able to be familiar with nutrition research and research methodologies. During the audit mode, the candidates will have only limited time to complete their learnings. On the other hand during the verified mode the time constraint is removed and the course is accessible for a lifetime.

On the report of the rising amount of food adulteration, edX brings Nutrition and Health: Food Risks course for candidates who want to learn about various microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and so on that are present inside the food which causes health hazards and food poisoning. It teaches students to analyze and assess food risks using different tools and techniques. Candidates will also learn several key concepts about the modern food chain, food processing, risk assessment, risk management, safety measures, and so on.

EdX provides Nutrition and Health: Food Risks online course in association with Wageningen University and Research which is best known for its intensive research. The instructors are well-versed in the subject and help the candidates in acquiring in-demand skills and deep knowledge. This is a self-paced course where the course curriculum is professionally designed by the experts and is spread over 8 weeks. Due to the Nutrition and Health: Food Risks program, candidates will get a chance to explore food and improve their quality of life. The candidates will be able to choose either the audit track or the verified track for learning the course. The audit track of the course offers limited period access whereas the verified track offers unlimited access to the course materials.

With an edX-provided platform for education, the certificate program Nutrition and Health: Micronutrients and Malnutrition will focus on the main topics of malnutrition and micronutrients that can impact human health. As humans despite a lot of information being made available, it is not clear on what is true and better for health and its requirements. The course may be pursued by choosing 2 tracks, one is audit, and the other is verified. The verified mode offers unlimited time to complete the learning but during the audit mode, the candidates will only be able to learn the course in a limited period of access.

This course will address the relationship between both nutrition and human health by focusing on malnutrition-related health issues. The candidates will learn more about diet and nutrition impacting both current as well as future health.  The course explores the dangers of malnutrition concerning human health and global hunger. The course will also try to address and combat these problems created by malnutrition and improve them with proper strategies. The course is one of the few courses that is made an essential component of the “Food, Nutrition and Health” professional certificate programme. The course in the audit mode is self-paced but only provides a limited period of access whereas the candidates during the verified mode will be able to learn the course in an unlimited time frame.

The Biorefinery certification programme, offered by the Wageningen University and Research in collaboration with edX, spans seven weeks. This course is provided at the advanced level and requires an undergraduate-level knowledge of chemistry, process engineering, and mathematics. You can also study at your speed as the programme follows a self-paced learning approach.

Besides, this accreditation is free to audit. Video transcripts are also provided to the learners for a convenient learning process. The lessons are delivered online too. Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products certification syllabus is an all-inclusive one and covers a broad range of topics like biorefineries, biomass, conversions, downstream processing, process evaluation, and more. Besides, this edX course has a self-directed training model but offers only limited access during the audit track and unlimited access to the course materials when the verified track is selected.

You will also get to evaluate and understand a case study about process design to get an in-depth understanding of the subject. As we cannot depend on fossil fuel energy for long due to their exhaustible nature, biomass power is the sustainable solution. Hence, taking up the Biorefinery course by edX will enable you to develop core practices and skills for a lucrative career ahead.

The Feeding a Hungry Planet certification programme is a seven-week-long online curriculum curated by the SDG Academy. It will focus on teaching you about the impact of malnutrition and food security worldwide. During the programme, you will understand how cultivating food from present natural resources without destroying them is necessary for sustainable feeding.

With the learnings of the  Feeding a Hungry Planet online course, you will study the idea of building a sustainable and healthy diet for the increasing world population. Along with that, you will explore how ecosystems are managed that provide food resources. An e-certificate is also attainable after programme completion, only if you purchase it. For free, the learners can audit the course for a limited period. They can upgrade it by paying the prescribed course fee. 

The Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability certification syllabus are comprehensive. EdX has systematically divided it into seven modules for a thorough and comfortable understanding of concepts. Faculty from distinguished institutes such as John Hopkins University, Tufts University, Cornell University, Rothamsted Research and Wageningen University and Research will deliver this course.

With the WageningenX online platform for education, the certificate programme Sustainable Food Security The Value of systems thinking will teach tips on solving the Rubik's cube of system thinking and how it could be applied to improve environmental sustainability in food production systems. The systems theory will help us understand and work with the complexity of food production. 

The University of Wageningen collaborates with the edX platform with the motto to explore nature's potential and improve the quality of life. The programme is focused on making contributions to the area of the living environment as well as healthy food. The study helps the candidate apply the principles of system theory for food production taking environmental sustainability into account. The student will benefit with knowledge of decision-making in food production and sorting its complex issues. 

The course runs for a duration of 6 weeks and student effort is required at 8 to 10 hours a week. The programme is introductory and planned as part of “X-Series - Food Security and Sustainability”. The course is offered in a self-paced mode with a time limit for those who are opting for it in the audit mode. On the other hand, the candidates can enjoy unlimited access if they have selected the verified track.

The Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports course by edX is well-designed by food and nutrition experts with intense study and research. The course-takers will acquire in-depth learning and analysis regarding several concepts of food and nutrition like a healthy diet, lifestyle, food nutrients, daily food intake, supplements, and so on that impacts the overall performance, lifespan, physical health, mental health, and overall mood of a person. Also, it discusses the different aspects of exercise and sports like sports nutrition, types of sports, exercise physiology, energy estimation, and so on. 

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports course is backed up by instructors who are highly qualified, talented, and experienced from Wageningen University and Research. This is a self-paced course that requires sheer dedication and focus of  4-8 hours per week. The whole syllabus is perfectly crafted over 6 weeks. Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports certification courses have also won the award from Class Central as the Best of All Time. After finishing the Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports program, students will receive an official certification from edX.

Students can apply the lessons learned from this Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports program in their everyday lives, make their own decisions regarding nutrition, and make huge improvements in their lives. Though the course is self-paced during the audit mode, the candidates will get limited period access to the learning materials On the other hand, the candidates will get unlimited access if they have chosen the verified track.

The microbiome that balances your gut health has a plethora of benefits for human health, which makes it an interesting field of study for students and professionals. The self-paced course on Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome is ideal for aspirants who wish to explore this field of science. This Introductory online course on Health & safety is offered by edX, an online education provider in association with Wageningen University & Research. This certification course is packed with a comprehensive curriculum and a flexible learning system consisting of graded assessments with the guidance of experienced professors at Wageningen University.

The course mainly focuses on the Human Microbiome and its benefits, it improves gut health and its potential to prevent diseases like obesity, IBS, and diabetes. It covers many key concepts like microbial therapies, microbiota diest, microbiota and aging, microbiota development, the applicability of the microbiome, personal microbiota development, and so on. There are 2 modes in which the course can be completed, one is the audit track, and the other is the verified track. In the audit mode, the candidates will have to learn the course in the specified period mentioned on the website. During the verified track, the students will get unlimited access to finish the course.

The Science of Beer course has been developed by edX in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research for curious learners who are interested in learning about more than just the taste of beer.

Participants will understand everything related to beer, including how beer is made, the raw materials used, the supply chain, its marketing strategies, and the effects of beer consumption on the human body. Participants will be given knowledge about the different beer styles, quality issues, how the cultivation, and environment of the raw material affect each other, and how the image and culture of beer are influenced by various factors.

The Science of Beer MOOC has been developed by the students of Wageningen University & Research in honor of the 100th anniversary of their university. The students have been guided by professors and experts in the domain of food production, marketing, health risks, logistics, and sustainable supply chains to give the learners a high-quality learning experience. Two pathways may be selected by the candidates to get enrolled in the course. One pathway offered limited course access to the materials while the other pathway offers unlimited access.

Due to the shortage of fresh water, the Irrigation Efficiency: More Food with Less Water program by edX provides a great opportunity for students to learn about the irrigation supply chain, calculate the right amount of water required for plants, water losses, water applications, water flows, water savings, different types of components in the irrigation system like the sprinkler, drip, surface, and so on.

This course is powered by KU Leuven University which is one of the best and largest universities in Belgium. It is recognized for its innovative learning, high-quality teaching, and rigorous research. The course curriculum is 6 weeks long and is specially designed by professionals. The instructors are highly qualified, well-versed, and vastly experienced in teaching the subject of irrigation and water resources. The lectures also come with video transcripts that help students to have a clear understanding and quick grasp. This course is ideal for students who want to study irrigation efficiency and its applications in-depth. The learners can join the course in two tracks; paid and free audit mode. In the free audit mode, the learner will have access to the course only for a limited course.

Aquaponics is a polyculture method that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponic cultivation (soil-independent food production) in a circulatory fashion. The objective is to recycle the nutrients present in the wastewater obtained from fish farming. To learn more about Aquaponics, take the Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System course.

Aquaponics is becoming increasingly popular, especially among Urban Farming circles. To successfully set up and run an Aquaponic system, you need a broad knowledge base, from water chemistry and engineering to fish physiology, plant physiology, and microbiology. 

The Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System training program covers all these basics. As such, this online course serves as a foundation for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary thinking and acting. 

The instructors for the six-week Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System online course, are professors and researchers from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). The effort required on your part is just four to six hours per week. The learners have two tracks to pursue the course, namely, paid with a certificate and free audit modes. In the free audit mode, the candidates will have access only for a limited period of time. 

The Evaluating Animal Breeding Programmes by edX offers the candidate a hike in the professional industry. With the help of modern technologies and advancement in the field of science, animal breeding, as well as farm animal breeding, has turned into one of the professional industries in today’s era. In many of the countries, there are programs of breeding that are tailor-made.

Evaluating animal breeding courses has been tailored in such a way with the team of experts that it would help the participants to get an idea about the implementation of the breeding program. Both the large industrial scale, as well as tailor-made breeding, shall be covered in the course. 

After the successful completion of the program, the candidate shall be awarded a certificate. The evaluating animal breeding certification course has been designed with assignments, quizzes, and forums in every module to make it simpler for the participants. By enrolling in this course individuals will learn how to evaluate the programs of breeding. The self-paced programme can be pursued either in paid or free mode. In the free mode, the learners will have only limited access to the programme.

Unpredictable climate changes have resulted in extreme rainfall. To get rid of excess water and to protect agricultural land, a new methodology and a better drainage system are a necessity. The Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil course is designed to cater to the needs of agricultural water management, irrigation, and land management.

Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil certification course is taught by experts in this field. The educators will put forward a practical guide through which the learners can gain impactful new insights. From drainage design to hydrological principles and from maintenance to implementation, each aspect is thoroughly explained in the modules. The main value of its course lies in the integration of all this knowledge and analyses through the lens of current changes in the drainage system.

On completing the course, the learners can assess greater value from their work. The learners will be capable enough to design their innovative drainage system once they get an idea from an overall perspective. The modules are integrated and designed in such a way that it is applicable in any country with the benefit of a verified certificate. EdX gives two different options for learners to join the programme; paid and free. In the free audit mode, the learners will be provided access to the course only for a limited time duration. 

Every consumer knows the price of the food items he/she purchases and consumes every day. But what they do not know is why these items cost as much as they do, and why the same product’s price varies from one country to the next. Several factors determine this price, but perhaps the most critical factor is the country’s Agricultural Policy. If you want to learn about the Caribbean and Latin American countries’ agricultural policies, take the AGRIMONITOR course by edX.

With the AGRIMONITOR programme, you will learn how to use the AGRIMONITOR, a database that contains information about 24 Latin American and Caribbean countries. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) created this database and updates it from time to time. Using the AGRIMONITOR, you can analyse and compare the Agricultural Policies in the Caribbean and Latin American countries.

With the AGRIMONITOR training, you will also learn how these policies affect food security, regional competitiveness, and even climate change. You can learn all this and more by studying just six to eight hours a week. The course spans over five weeks.

The Sustainable Global Food Systems Training Course is an open online course offered on the edX platform. The course puts forward the major global challenges and environmental impacts of food production in the world. The topics covered in the course include food security, climate change, and biodiversity conservation.

The Sustainable Global Food Systems Certification Course introduces learners to tools like big data, modeling, and behavior change models that can be used to gather information about food security issues. Towards the end of the course, learners will get an idea of measures taken to curb the challenges including sustainable agricultural engineering practices and sustainable certification to dietary guidelines and behaviour change.

The Sustainable Global Food Systems Online Course is taught in a self-paced manner within a duration of 5 weeks. The course is instructed by Dr. Fiona Borthwick, Dr. Jonathan Hillier, and Dr. Elaine Bannerman of the University of Edinburgh. This well-structured course is taught using online course materials and assessed through graded assignments and exams. There are two varied options to join the programme; verified and audit modes. In the free audit mode, the learners can acces the course only for a limited duration. 

The Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems course by Edx is perfect for understanding the prominent markets in our economy, the Agri market and its current transformation and developments.  Along with the guidance of the Centre for Global Food and Resources, this course aims to bring an exhaustive understanding of global food systems.

The course curriculum of the Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems certification will cover significant concepts such as value chain thinking, market dynamics, the changing nature of consumer behaviour in the market and such. Created in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, it also covers an essential part of agribusiness, which is the difference between supply and value chain thinking.

The Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems online programme will focus mainly on Australian agribusinesses and provide practical insights to apply the learnings in a candidate’s future endeavours.  The entire curriculum is of just four weeks, requiring two to three weekly studying hours for completion. The learners can take the programme either in the verified track or the audit track. In the free audit track, they will have access only for a limited period.