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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Pseudocode, Debugging, Algorithms, Program Development, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Copilot, Game Design, Software Design, Application Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Policy Development, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Business Reporting
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Agentic systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Accenture
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Security, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Emerging Technologies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Digital Communications, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Javascript, Python Programming, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Computer Hardware, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Risk Modeling, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Box Plots, Histogram, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Access, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Agile Methodology, User Story, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Negotiation, Product Requirements, Sprint Planning, Conflict Management, Scaled Agile Framework
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months