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    Master functional programming for writing clean and efficient code. Learn about functional paradigms, recursion, and higher-order functions in languages like Haskell and Scala.

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      University of Geneva

      Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Critical Thinking

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

      Introduction to Programming with C Language

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, File Management, Data Storage, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Distributed Computing, OS Process Management, Scalability, Web Scraping, Database Management

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      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Algorithms, Computer Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, .NET Framework, Data Import/Export, Software Engineering, Data Structures, File Management

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Programming for the Internet of Things Project

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Prototyping, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Asynchronous Programming in JavaScript - Complete Course

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, Vue.JS, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva
    • Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging: University of Michigan
    • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
    • Introduction to Programming with C Language: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
    • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python: Packt
    • Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey : Duke University
    • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
    • Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism: LearnQuest

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