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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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Datos con Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

    4.5
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    K-Means Clustering 101: World Happiness Report

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Plotly, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    System Validation (2): Model process behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

    4.1
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Development Environment, Django (Web Framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Architecture, Scripting, Python Programming

    4.8
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Systems, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, DevOps, Network Security, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Testability, Programming Principles, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Slope Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Risk Control, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Mechanics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Experimentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Aprendiendo Python con textos, números y ecuaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Python Programming, Jupyter, Algorithms, Engineering Calculations, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Style Tables with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Database Integration and Management

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Build a Two Screen Flutter Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Design, Web Design and Development, iOS Development, Android Studio, UI Components

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Analíticas de Datos con Pandas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • K-Means Clustering 101: World Happiness Report: Coursera
  • System Validation (2): Model process behaviour: 28DIGITAL
  • Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application: EDUCBA
  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt
  • Slope Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Aprendiendo Python con textos, números y ecuaciones: Coursera
  • Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©: Packt
  • Style Tables with CSS: Coursera

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