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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Validation, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Database Management, UI Components, PostgreSQL, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Authentications, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), File Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Algorithms, Diversity Awareness, K-12 pedagogy, Facebook, Instructional Strategies, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Software Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Image Analysis, Lesson Planning, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Microsoft Copilot, Test Case, Flask (Web Framework), Code Review, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Data Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Supervised Learning, Responsible AI, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Migration, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, User Accounts, System Configuration, SQL, Virtual Environment, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Structure, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Procedure Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, No-Code Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Pedagogy
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, Data Synthesis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months