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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


  • C

    Codio

    C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 975 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (975) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Memory Management, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5 stars, 710 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (710) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Network Model, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, IT Automation, CI/CD, DevOps, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Network Protocols, Network Routing

    4.7 stars, 168 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (168) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    MathWorks

    Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Matlab, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Validation

    4.8 stars, 121 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Applied Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, SQL, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Integration, NumPy, Web Scraping

    4.6 stars, 58 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Digital Analysis, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Development Testing, Scripting

    4.4 stars, 267 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (267) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Auditing, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3 stars, 292 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (292) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Swift 5 iOS Application Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), iOS Development, Model View Controller, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Code Review, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Store, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development

    4.4 stars, 913 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (913) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Presentation, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Design, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Text Mining, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Target Audience

    4.2 stars, 266 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (266) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Enhance your Data Analytics Career

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Generative Model Architectures, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Prompt Patterns, Data Cleansing, Query Languages

    4.6 stars, 187 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (187) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Document Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Document Control, Workflow Management, Packaging and Labeling, Collaborative Software, Design Reviews, File Management, Client Services, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Branding, Business Systems, Constructive Feedback

    4.7 stars, 198 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (198) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Restful API, Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Swift Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Persistence, Authentications

    4 stars, 52 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular functional programming courses

  • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
  • Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Applied Data Analytics: Edureka
  • Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • Swift 5 iOS Application Developer: LearnQuest
  • SQL for Data Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Generative AI: Enhance your Data Analytics Career: IBM

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