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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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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming, Code Review, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Operating System Virtualization - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Servers, Virtual Reality, Memory Management, Network Switches, iSCSI Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Computer Hardware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Code Review, File Systems, Development Environment, File Management, Web Presence, System Configuration, Software Documentation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Data Processing, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, IntelliJ IDEA, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Integrated Development Environments, Data Transformation, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Logic and Reasoning for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Critical Thinking, Computational Thinking, Business Logic, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Strategic Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Riesgos de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Hazard Analysis, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Project Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Vulnerability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Database Application, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management Systems, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Software, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Application Frameworks, Identity and Access Management, UI Components, Configuration Management, Authorization (Computing), Maintainability, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS

    Modeling Time Series and Sequential Data

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), SAS (Software), Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, Bayesian Statistics, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Installation et Configuration Python avec Visual Studio Code

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Software Installation, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, System Configuration

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Machine Learning with PySpark: Customer Churn Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Analysis, PySpark, Model Training, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Security Testing, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Threat Management, Authentications, Functional Testing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
  • Operating System Virtualization - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
  • Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!: Packt
  • Logic and Reasoning for Computing: University of London
  • Riesgos de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development: Packt
  • Modeling Time Series and Sequential Data: SAS
  • Installation et Configuration Python avec Visual Studio Code: Coursera

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