Food Systems Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

From Seed to Table: Revolutionizing Food Quality Through Seed Diversity

Explore the impact of seed control on food quality and nutrition. Learn about initiatives to prioritize flavor and nutrition in seed breeding for a healthier, more sustainable food system.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GERAD Research Center

Operations Research in the Food System - Sustainable Choices and Transportation of Perishables

Explore sustainable food system choices and perishable product logistics using operations research. Gain insights into decision-making challenges and integrated planning for agricultural products.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Milken Institute

Transitioning to a Food Environment Built for Health

Explore the evolving food environment and its impact on health, sustainability, and equity. Gain insights into innovations shaping food production, distribution, and consumption from industry experts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Milken Institute

Innovations to Build Food Resiliency

Explore innovative strategies to enhance global food systems, reduce waste, and combat hunger. Gain insights from industry leaders on building resilient value chains and achieving Zero Hunger worldwide.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Partnering with Food - Rebuilding Our Relationship with Nutrition

Explore the complex relationship between humans and food, challenging societal norms and advertising influences to foster a healthier cultural approach to nutrition and sustenance.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Conversations on Food Justice - Rural Communities and Food Insecurity

Explore rural food insecurity, its historical roots, and current challenges. Discuss community organizing, policy, and collaboration to address hunger and economic injustice in hard-to-reach areas.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Workers Behind Our Groceries - A Book Talk with Benjamin Lorr

Explore the hidden world of grocery supply chains and the often exploited workers who stock our shelves. Gain insights into the complex system behind supermarkets and the labor issues in food distribution.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Milken Institute

Transforming Food for a Healthier Future

Explore how food and healthcare industries are revolutionizing nutrition through sustainable production practices and health-driven strategies with industry experts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Systèmes alimentaires durables

Explorez les défis et solutions des systèmes alimentaires actuels, de la sécurité à la souveraineté alimentaire, en passant par l'agroécologie et les initiatives mondiales pour un avenir durable.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sistemas alimentarios sostenibles

Explore los sistemas alimentarios globales, su impacto en la salud, seguridad y soberanía alimentaria, y descubra soluciones sostenibles a través de la agroecología e iniciativas mundiales innovadoras.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Milken Institute

Reshaping Food Systems for Sustainability

1 rating

Exploring innovative solutions to reshape food systems for sustainability, balancing consumer demands with environmental concerns and leveraging technology to transform production, delivery, and consumption.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Sustainable Global Food Systems

28 ratings at edX

How do we feed 11 billion people? Discover the importance of sustainable food systems on a global scale.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

108 ratings at Coursera

Explore complex social-ecological systems through the water-energy-food nexus. Learn to analyze sustainability using innovative methods, challenging conventional narratives and developing critical thinking skills.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The University of Chicago

Feeding a Warming Planet - Building Resilience in Food Systems

Explore how climate change threatens global food security and discover innovative strategies to build resilient agricultural systems for a sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Climate Solutions: From Reforestation to Journalism and Food Systems - Morning Plenary

Diverse experts discuss innovative climate solutions: reseeding forests with drones, pioneering climate journalism, food systems' potential, finding political middle ground, youth activism, and fostering cooperation for effective change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video