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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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    Codio

    Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Javascript, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3:Organise & Interact

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Testing, Software Development, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Animations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NIIT

    Building User Interfaces Using Functional React Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Test Case, Unit Testing, UI Components, Software Testing, Development Testing, Javascript, User Interface (UI), Data Sharing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    What's New in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Development Environment, Model View Controller, API Design, Software Development Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Functional Design, Databases

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Development, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modern C++ Features & Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Design, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Functional Design, Data Access, System Configuration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Java Core Review and Interview Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Functional Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse: University of Glasgow
  • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 3:Organise & Interact: University of Glasgow
  • Building User Interfaces Using Functional React Components: NIIT
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • What's New in Modern C++: Pearson
  • Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI: Packt
  • Modern C++ Features & Concurrency: Packt
  • Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide: Packt

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