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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, File Management, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 313 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (313) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI and Machine Learning Essentials with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Algorithms, AI literacy

    4.5 stars, 59 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (59) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Mobile Development Tools, Test Tools, Performance Stress Testing, Test Planning, Frontend Performance

    3.7 stars, 111 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (111) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Application Development

    4.5 stars, 114 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (114) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Spring - Ecosystem and Core

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Application Frameworks, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Integration Testing, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Context Management

    3.8 stars, 456 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (456) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Usability Testing, User Research

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software

    4.6 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Django Features and Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Application Deployment, Database Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Modeling, UI Components, Relational Databases, Python Programming, Data Validation, User Accounts, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.8 stars, 398 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (398) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, File Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

    4.5 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (110) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis, Text Mining

    4.7 stars, 220 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Training, Business Analytics, Workforce Management, Analytics, Predictive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 309 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

  • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI and Machine Learning Essentials with Python: University of Pennsylvania
  • Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium: University of Minnesota
  • Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP: Coursera
  • Learn Python: Scrimba
  • Spring - Ecosystem and Core: LearnQuest
  • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
  • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan
  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania

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