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Functional Programming Courses

Functional programming courses can help you learn concepts like first-class functions, immutability, and higher-order functions, along with practical techniques for managing state and side effects. You can build skills in recursive problem-solving, data transformation, and leveraging pure functions for cleaner code. Many courses introduce tools such as Haskell, Scala, and JavaScript, showcasing how these languages facilitate functional programming principles and enhance software development practices.


Popular Functional Programming Courses and Certifications


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    Edureka

    Advanced Golang Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Web Development, Web Services, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Microservices, Network Security, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Prepared Statements and Stored Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PL/SQL, SQL, Database Management, Data Access, Databases, Database Systems, Java, Java Programming, JUnit

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

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    EDUCBA

    Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Data Processing, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Scripting, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, ChatGPT, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Feature Engineering en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Store, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Process Documents with Python Using the Document AI API

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Cloud API, Jupyter, Real Time Data, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Javascript

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    415 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Incident Management, Failure Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular functional programming courses

  • Advanced Golang Concepts: Edureka
  • Prepared Statements and Stored Procedures: LearnQuest
  • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
  • Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators: Coursera
  • Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
  • Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model: Coursera
  • Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms: Packt
  • Feature Engineering en Español: Google Cloud
  • Process Documents with Python Using the Document AI API: Google Cloud

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