Machine Learning Using Python
Skill Path
Learn how to build predictive models and apply machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems. This machine learning course series is designed for data professionals who want to add powerful ML skills to their toolkit. While some familiarity with linear algebra is helpful, we'll guide you through the concepts you need as we go. You'll learn essential algorithms, build prediction models, and earn a machine learning certificate to advance your data science career.
- Intermediate friendly
- 2 months (5 hrs/week)
- Self paced
- 7 Courses
- 7 projects
Overview of Python courses
Python skills you'll learn
- ✓ Understanding the core mathematical concepts behind machine learning
- ✓ Identifying applications of supervised and unsupervised machine learning models
- ✓ Using algorithms such as linear regression, logistic regression and gradient descent
- ✓ Applying optimization methods to improve your models
Outline of Python courses
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Machine Learning In Python [7 courses]
Learn how to use machine learning to make predictions using data.
- Course 1
Introduction to Supervised Machine Learning in Python
7hDevelop a supervised machine learning workflow for classification by training, evaluating, and tuning models with scikit-learn on real-world datasets.
Course Objectives ▾
- Establish a machine learning workflow
- Implement the K-Nearest Neighbors algorithm for a classification task from scratch using Pandas
- Implement the K-Nearest Neighbors algorithm using scikit-learn
- Evaluate a machine learning model
- Find optimal hyperparameter values using grid search
- Course 2
Introduction to Unsupervised Machine Learning in Python
5hApply unsupervised machine learning techniques by building, evaluating, and interpreting k-means models to segment and explore unlabeled data.
Course Objectives ▾
- Identify applications of unsupervised machine learning
- Implement a basic k-means algorithm
- Evaluate and optimize the performance of a k-means model
- Visualize the model
- Build a k-means model using scikit-learn
- Course 3
Linear Regression Modeling in Python
4hModel and interpret relationships between variables by constructing, evaluating, and applying linear regression for inference and prediction.
Course Objectives ▾
- Describe a linear regression model
- Construct a linear regression model and evaluate it based on the data
- Interpret the results of a linear regression model
- Use a linear regression model for inference and prediction
- Course 4
Gradient Descent Modeling in Python
3hOptimize machine learning models by implementing and applying gradient descent techniques to efficiently train and improve predictive performance.
Course Objectives ▾
- Code a basic Gradient Descent algorithm
- Recognize the limitations of basic Gradient Descent
- Contrast the basic Batch and Stochastic Gradient Descent uses
- Visualize Stochastic Gradient Descent using Matplotlib
- Apply Stochastic Gradient Descent in Python using Scikit Learn
- Course 5
Logistic Regression Modeling in Python
3hClassify and interpret categorical outcomes by constructing, evaluating, and applying logistic regression models for inference and prediction.
Course Objectives ▾
- Describe a logistic regression model
- Construct a logistic regression model and evaluate it based on the data
- Interpret the results of a logistic regression model
- Use a logistic regression model for inference and prediction
- Course 6
Decision Tree and Random Forest Modeling in Python
6hApply decision trees and random forest models to solve classification and regression problems while producing interpretable, high-performing predictions.
Course Objectives ▾
- Create, customize, and visualize decision trees
- Use and interpret decision trees on new data
- Calculate optimal decision paths
- Optimize trees by altering their parameters
- Apply the random forest prediction technique
- Course 7
Optimizing Machine Learning Models in Python
3hImprove machine learning model performance by applying optimization techniques such as cross-validation, regularization, and feature engineering in Python.
Course Objectives ▾
- Distinguish between different optimization techniques
- Identify the best optimization approach for your project
- Apply optimization methods to improve your model
- Employ machine learning tools on various optimization methods
Python projects you'll build
7 hands-on projects across the path
Predicting Insurance Costs
For this project, you'll step into the role of a data analyst tasked with developing a model to predict patient medical insurance costs based on demographic and health data.
Classifying Heart Disease
For this project, you'll assume the role of a medical researcher aiming to develop a logistic regression model to predict heart disease in patients based on their clinical characteristics.
Predicting Heart Disease
For this project, we'll take on the role of a data scientist at a healthcare solutions company to build a model that predicts a patient's risk of developing heart disease based on their medical data.
Credit Card Customer Segmentation
For this project, we'll play the role of a data scientist at a credit card company to segment customers into groups using K-means clustering in Python, allowing the company to tailor strategies for each segment.
Stochastic Gradient Descent on Linear Regression
For this project, we'll step into the role of data scientists aiming to predict the optimal time to go to the gym to avoid crowds. We'll build a stochastic gradient descent linear regression model using Python.
+ 2 more projects throughout the path
Earn your Machine Learning in Python Certificate
Add this Python certificate to your resume or LinkedIn to showcase your skills and stand out in job applications.
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