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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.


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Popular Functional Programming Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud, Advanced Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
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    58 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Development, Angular, Vue.JS, Application Development, React.js, Web Applications, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Functional Design, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Program Development, File Systems, Software Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Application Servers, Middleware, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Server Side, Context Management, Business Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Data Analysis Using SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, MySQL Workbench, Data Integrity

    4.5
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Analysis, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Concepts in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, MySQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • JavaScript Deep Dive: Scrimba
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R: Coursera
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • 计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接: Nanjing University
  • Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA): LearnQuest
  • Data Analysis Using SQL: Fractal Analytics
  • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt

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