Introduction to Machine Learning

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Introduction to Machine Learning
BestsellerIntermediate

A hands-on introduction to supervised learning, model evaluation, and responsible deployment patterns.

4.7 (3,420)21,300 learners12 weeks · 6h/week
What you will learn
Master core ML concepts from linear regression to neural networks. Hands-on labs using Python and scikit-learn.

Explain core supervised learning workflows.

Choose metrics that align to business or mission goals.

Avoid common overfitting and leakage pitfalls.

Communicate model trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.

What is included
24 videos
Python notebook starter kit
Practice quizzes
Model evaluation checklist

Requirements

Comfort with spreadsheets or basic Python is useful.

Suitable for analysts and product teams.

No advanced mathematics required.

Curriculum
2 learning sections

Section 1

Core concepts

1h 29m

What machine learning actually is

Video · 16m

Preview

Data splits and baselines

Reading · 14m

Evaluation metrics in context

Video · 19m

Section 2

From notebooks to decisions

1h 37m

Feature engineering basics

Video · 21m

Explaining model decisions

Project · 29m

Validation quiz

Quiz · 11m

Student reviews
Recent feedback from learners who completed this course
HA

Hazel Tan

Analytics Manager

Very approachable without being superficial. I now feel confident reviewing model assumptions with our data team.

RO

Rohit Menon

Product Analyst

The evaluation sections are especially strong. They cut through a lot of confusion around model success metrics.

Course preview
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Dr. Priya Shah

Senior Lecturer in Applied Machine Learning

Priya teaches machine learning foundations, explainability, and model operations for cross-functional teams.

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