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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Enterprise Modeling, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Performance Tuning, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Authentications, Frontend Integration, React.js, API Testing, Authorization (Computing), PostgreSQL, API Design, Scalability, Application Frameworks, JSON, Full-Stack Web Development, Frontend Performance, Web Development, Python Programming
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Structures, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Management, Query Languages, Network Architecture, Diagram Design, Command-Line Interface, Data Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, R Programming, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Development Testing, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Servers, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Application Security, Database Development, Model View Controller, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months