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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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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Designing data-intensive applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Databases, Systems Design, Big Data, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Software Design, SQL, Apache Hadoop

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Your Own Database Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, AI Orchestration, Database Development, SQL, LLM Application, Query Languages, OpenAI API, Microsoft Azure, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing

    4.5
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    48 reviews

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Statements in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Simulations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Science, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQL CASE Statements

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Database Development, Data Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

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    Board Infinity

    Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Billing Systems, Cloud Computing, Billing, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Dashboard, Resource Utilization, Budgeting, Virtual Machines, Cost Accounting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Financial Management, Expense Management, Anomaly Detection, Serverless Computing, Cost Reduction

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Dashboard, Web Components, Application Design, Application Development, User Accounts, UI Components, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Management Reporting, Data Security, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Business Logic, User Interface (UI), Change Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for sales professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Sales Enablement, Risk Management, Sales, Artificial Intelligence, Sales Strategy, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Automation

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

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    Coursera

    Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Google Gemini, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Scheduling, Google Sheets, Project Management Software, Spreadsheet Software, Social Media Marketing, Content Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Full-Stack Developer Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Frontend Integration, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, Development Environment, Cloud Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Applications, UI Components, Authentications, Application Development, Application Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application: EDUCBA
  • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Building Your Own Database Agent: DeepLearning.AI
  • Financial Statements in Power BI: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • SQL CASE Statements: Coursera
  • Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
  • Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Prep: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to AI for sales professionals: AI Business School
  • Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan: Coursera

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