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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export

    4.8 stars, 533 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (533) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis, Heat Maps

    4.8 stars, 489 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (489) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, Frontend Integration, JSON, YAML, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.1 stars, 224 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (224) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Project Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Analysis, Mitigation, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Governance, Resilience, Environment

    4.6 stars, 369 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (369) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Deployment, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Model Training, Mobile Development, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 655 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (655) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation

    4.8 stars, 365 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (365) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, iOS Development, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Systems, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Network Analysis, Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, System Software, Market Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 490 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (490) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Google Workspace, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management

    4.3 stars, 133 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (133) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, Application Design, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Computer Programming, Storyboarding

    4.2 stars, 552 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (552) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, NumPy, Machine Learning Methods, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 396 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (396) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Analysis, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, SAS (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Analytics, Demand Planning, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

    4.6 stars, 466 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (466) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
  • Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers: LearnQuest
  • Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Data Analytics and Visualization: Google Cloud
  • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
  • Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python: Coursera

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