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    • The State University of New York

      Food and Wine Pairing

      Skills you'll gain: Bartending, Cooking, Hospitality, Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Planning, Organizational Skills

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Stress Management, Medical Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      813 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Preventative Care, Patient Education and Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research, Primary Care, Health Care, Life Sciences, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Tufts University

      Building a Healthy Plate

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Personal Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Whizlabs

      Getting Started with Chef Cookbooks

      Skills you'll gain: Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Software Installation, System Configuration, Cloud Security, Maintainability, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Security Testing, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      Dubai College of Tourism

      Menu Design for Dubai Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Merchandising, Revenue Management, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Marketing Materials, Cost Management, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Scrimba

      Learn UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, UI Components, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, User Experience Design, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Copenhagen

      The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Health Assessment, Epidemiology, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Concentration, Pediatrics, Environment, Child Welfare, Socioeconomics, Family Medicine, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      775 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Michigan

      Healthy and Sustainable Foods

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Health Assessment, Environment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Spreadsheet Software, Environment and Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Product Testing, Science and Research, Marketing Psychology, Psychology, Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

      Skills you'll gain: Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health And Safety Standards, Risk Analysis, Scientific Methods, Regulatory Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      332 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Food and Wine Pairing: The State University of New York
    • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Building a Healthy Plate: Tufts University
    • Getting Started with Chef Cookbooks: Whizlabs
    • Menu Design for Dubai Hospitality: Dubai College of Tourism
    • Learn UI Design: Scrimba
    • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health : University of Copenhagen
    • Healthy and Sustainable Foods: University of Michigan

    Frequently Asked Questions about Cooking

    Knowing why you want to cook, whether for health, pleasure, or hospitality, will guide your learning journey. Daily practice helps refine your skills and develop your palate. Join cooking communities like online forums or local clubs for inspiration and tips. Work on real projects such as trying new recipes or hosting dinner parties.‎

    Cooking is the practice of heating food so that it's suitable to eat. It's something almost every culture does in some form, and it can be as informal as boiling an egg for your own breakfast or as formal as creating a 12-course meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the world. No one knows exactly when humans began to cook, but the earliest hunter-gatherers most likely used fire or boiling water to prepare their meat. Native North and South Americans used cooking techniques to remove poisons from potential food sources. As humans moved from hunting and gathering to agriculture, they grew bored with cooking out of necessity as their ancestors did. Because they no longer had much variety in their diets, they began experimenting with different ingredients to make food taste better. Today, cooking is more than just a way to sustain life. It's an art, a science, and a form of entertainment.‎

    By learning basic cooking skills, you can become more self-sufficient, and it's also a way you can provide for your family. By learning to cook, you may save money because you won't be relying on meals from restaurants and other resources, and you may even get healthier. When you cook, you control what ingredients go into your food, so you can reduce those that might do you some harm, like sodium or sugar. Beyond sustenance, cooking can be a social activity. You can invite friends and family to your home to enjoy a meal you prepared. It's always a way to express your creative side. Many people like to experiment with elaborate recipes or practice making picture-perfect dishes.‎

    When you take online courses on Coursera, you have the opportunity to seek a deeper understanding of the food you cook and eat. You may learn about the science behind it or the relationship between food and culture. You may find courses where you can learn to prepare healthier food, as well as those that explain how food can impact your body and your overall health. Some may even give you the chance to learn how to become a more informed consumer as you learn about the agriculture practices that help put food on your table.‎

    Many people who enjoy cooking go on to have careers as chefs and cooks in the restaurant industry. They may even open their own restaurant, cafe, food trucks, or bakery. But there are many other careers to explore in the food industry. Those who enjoy the sweeter side of cooking may become bakers, cake decorators, or pastry chefs. You can become a cooking instructor who teaches courses to those eager to learn. Other potential career options involve writing cookbooks, becoming a food critic, catering, or working in the hospitality industry at a hotel, at a resort, or on a cruise ship.‎

    Online Cooking courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Cooking skills. Choose from a wide range of Cooking courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Cooking, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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