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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Build a Static Website with Rust and Zola

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Web Content, Rust (Programming Language), Content Management, Cloud Computing, Linux, Software Installation

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Google Cloud

    Summarize Text using SQL and LLMs in BigQuery ML

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Tidymodels in R: Building tidy machine learning models

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Clinical Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Logistic Regression

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Game Mechanics with Python and Pygame

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Game Design, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Development Environment, Debugging, Development Testing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    M

    Microsoft

    First Steps in R: Importing and Exporting Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Data Processing, Data Cleansing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Materials and Textures in Unreal Engine 5

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    The Blender 4 Ultimate Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, File Management, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Creative Design, Technical Design, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Gateway: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, API Design, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Data Management, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Systems Thinking, Governance, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Snake Game in Python with Pygame: Build & Customize

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Testing, Animation and Game Design, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Development Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Data Storage, Debugging, Javascript, Cryptographic Protocols, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a Static Website with Rust and Zola: Duke University
  • Summarize Text using SQL and LLMs in BigQuery ML: Google Cloud
  • Tidymodels in R: Building tidy machine learning models: Coursera
  • Game Mechanics with Python and Pygame: EDUCBA
  • First Steps in R: Importing and Exporting Data: Microsoft
  • Materials and Textures in Unreal Engine 5: Packt
  • The Blender 4 Ultimate Guide: Packt
  • API Gateway: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting: Packt
  • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Collaboration: University of Maryland, College Park

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