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.

Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Access, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Database Software, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Lemann
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Warehousing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours