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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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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Unix, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Predictive Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Statistical Modeling, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Bokeh

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Software Installation, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Methods for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability, Probability Distribution, Applied Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Social Network Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Simulations, Data Science, Markov Model

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Javascript, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Animations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Integración y preparación de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Compilation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Data Management, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Unit Testing in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Case, Testability, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 4

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Data Access, Restful API, Python Programming, User Interface (UI)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • Introduction to Predictive Modeling: University of Minnesota
  • Data Visualization using Bokeh: Coursera
  • Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Statistical Methods for Computer Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
  • Integración y preparación de datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Unit Testing in Java: Coursera
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 4: Coursera

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