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.

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Scripting, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Development Environment
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Node.JS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Docker (Software), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Deployment, Microservices, Frontend Integration, NoSQL, DevOps, Software Technical Review, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Database Management, IBM Cloud, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Query Languages
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Geographic Information Systems, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Matlab, Data Cleansing, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Probability, Simulations, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Linux Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Servers, System Configuration, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Technical Communication, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, AI Orchestration, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prototyping, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Augmented Reality, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, UI/UX Research, Cross Platform Development, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Unreal Engine, Interaction Design, User Experience, C# (Programming Language), Development Environment, Display Devices, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Technical Design, Debugging, Problem Solving, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Systems, Data Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Oracle Databases, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, User Accounts
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Restful API, Software Design, JSON, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Scripting, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours