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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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    Codio

    Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

    4.1
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    TypeScript Control Structures

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Database Development, Programming Principles, Database Management, Scripting, Software Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Science, Software Documentation, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    React - State management in functional components (HOOKS)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Kotlin For Beginners: Data Types and Conditional Expressions

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Application Development, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Computational Logic, Data Mapping

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Serverless Apps in C#: Azure Function Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, JSON, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Web Services, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Mastering Streamlined Syntax: Efficient Kotlin Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Software Design Patterns, Debugging

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The R Programming Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Big Data, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Development Testing, Web Development, Program Development, Open Source Technology, Database Application, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • TypeScript Control Structures: Coursera
  • Introduction to Python Functions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Open Source Programming - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Programming for Data Science: University of Leeds
  • React - State management in functional components (HOOKS): Coursera
  • Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python : Coursera
  • Kotlin For Beginners: Data Types and Conditional Expressions: Coursera
  • Serverless Apps in C#: Azure Function Apps: Coursera
  • Mastering Streamlined Syntax: Efficient Kotlin Coding: Coursera

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