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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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    University of California, Irvine

    The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science

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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Moving, Shooting, and Debugging in GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Programming Principles, Animations, Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    React Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronics, Display Devices, Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electrical Wiring, Programming Principles, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Compute Resources in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Containerization, Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a no-code responsive website with Webflow

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, No-Code Development, Web Design, Content Management, Web Design and Development, Web Content, Web Development

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Restful API, Software Design, JSON, Software Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين

    Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Software Installation, Web Development, Software Design

    4.7
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript through Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, jQuery, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Development, Animations, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL Window Functions for Analytics

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Communication, Employee Engagement, Change Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design: University of California, Irvine
  • Moving, Shooting, and Debugging in GameMaker: University of Colorado System
  • React Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects: Packt
  • Compute Resources in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Create a no-code responsive website with Webflow: Coursera
  • Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21: Packt
  • إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين: Coursera
  • Learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript through Game Development: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • SQL Window Functions for Analytics: Coursera

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