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.
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Modeling, Software Testing, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Algorithms, Version Control, Computer Graphics, Program Management, Animations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, Go (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, User Interface (UI), Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Big Data, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Spatial Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Software Testing, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Development Testing, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Application Development, Software Design, Debugging, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Web Frameworks, Web Development, Web Servers, Software Documentation, Scalability, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Debugging, Application Development, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks