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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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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Debugging

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Python Programming, File Management, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Structures, Debugging

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    University of Michigan

    The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

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    Coursera

    Les Expressions Lambda et Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Functional Design, Development Environment

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    University of California, Irvine

    Functions, Methods, and Interfaces in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Data Structures, Software Design, Debugging

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design, Middleware, Cloud Computing, Data Structures

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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

  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries: University of Michigan
  • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
  • Parallel programming (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
  • Les Expressions Lambda et Java: Coursera
  • Functions, Methods, and Interfaces in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 3: Pearson

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