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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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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python: Istruzioni per l’uso

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Data Management, Debugging, Database Management, Functional Testing, Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Business Solutions, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Performance Metric

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Programming, Debugging, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Linux, Software Technical Review, Systems Engineering, Operating Systems, Software Systems, System Software, Ubuntu

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IE Business School

    Branding and Customer Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Branding, Brand Management, Behavioral Economics, Brand Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, User Experience, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Ethics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Objective-C (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Application Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Servers, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Databases for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Database Development, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Administration, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Software, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, MongoDB, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Network Model, Data Storage

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Mockups, Network Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    算法基础

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python: Istruzioni per l’uso: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Branding and Customer Experience: IE Business School
  • Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift: University of California, Irvine
  • Databases for Data Scientists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
  • Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification: IBM
  • 算法基础: Peking University

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