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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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    Google

    Prepare Data for Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Leadership that Delivers

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Motivation, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Accountability, Visionary, Leadership Development, Workplace inclusivity, Decision Making, Communication, Team Building, Executive Presence, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Cross-Functional Team Leadership

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Data Storage, Verification And Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Statistical Inference, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Probability, Calculus, Dimensionality Reduction, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python GUI Development with Tkinter & PyCharm

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, UI Components, Software Design, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI) Design, Payment Systems, Interactive Design, Application Design, MySQL, Jupyter, Database Application, Python Programming, Transaction Processing, Application Development, Microsoft Windows

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Analyze & Break Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Scripting, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Software Design, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, System Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Product Family Engineering, Computer Hardware, Serial Peripheral Interface, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Real Time Data, C (Programming Language), Debugging, System Configuration, Maintainability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Building intelligent agent workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), System Testing, Test Case, Scenario Testing, Health Informatics, Performance Testing, Business Logic, Serverless Computing, Patient Communication, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Brick Breaker Game Development with MonoGame

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
  • Leadership that Delivers: Coursera
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Python GUI Development with Tkinter & PyCharm: EDUCBA
  • Python Cryptography: Analyze & Break Ciphers: EDUCBA
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C: Coursera
  • Building intelligent agent workflows: Microsoft
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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