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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Ajax, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), UI Components, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Work Order
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Meta
Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, React.js, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Architecture, File I/O, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Linux, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Communication Systems
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, UI Components, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), JUnit, C++ (Programming Language), Software Design, Network Model, Debugging, Algorithms, File I/O
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Software Documentation, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Risk Management, Property Maintenance, Emergency Response
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months