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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


  • P

    Packt

    Scala Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Storage, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    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

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Functional Design, Scalability, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.4 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Simulations

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Advanced Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Manipulation, System Programming, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Web Development, Debugging, Application Development

    ★ 3.7 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

    ★ 4.9 (789) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Lund University

    The Juliet Language for Motion Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Event-Driven Programming, Robotics, Computer Programming, Automation, System Requirements, Real Time Data, User Interface (UI), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Advanced TypeScript with OOP

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Debugging, Diagram Design, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular functional programming courses

  • Scala Fundamentals: Packt
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
  • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Parallel programming: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Advanced Rust Programming: Edureka
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • The Juliet Language for Motion Programming: Lund University

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