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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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    SAS

    Structured Query Language (SQL) using SAS

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Real Time Data, Computer Programming, Data Management, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Access, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Database Software, Python Programming

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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    335 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fundação Lemann

    Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design Documents, Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Music, Animation and Game Design, Usability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Unreal Engine

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    914 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Snowflake Schema, Business Intelligence, SQL, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Mart, PostgreSQL, Data Transformation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to SQL for BigQuery and Cloud SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Warehousing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java

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

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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Structured Query Language (SQL) using SAS : SAS
  • Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course: Packt
  • Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython: Coursera
  • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2: Coursera
  • Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!: Fundação Lemann
  • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration: University of Colorado System
  • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to SQL for BigQuery and Cloud SQL: Google Cloud

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