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Best Linear Algebra Courses & Certificates [2025]

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Johns Hopkins University
Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Geometry, Graph Theory, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Probability
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
170 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Imperial College London
Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Jupyter, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
12K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Sydney
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Probability, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Engineering Analysis
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
DeepLearning.AI
Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
2K reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Imperial College London
Mathematics for Machine Learning
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Advanced Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
15K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Matrix Algebra for Engineers
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Algebra, Engineering Analysis, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
4.5K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Algebra: Elementary to Advanced
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Geometry
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
725 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
DeepLearning.AI
Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Probability, Linear Algebra, Statistical Inference, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Calculus, Dimensionality Reduction, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Manipulation
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
2.7K reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Geometry, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Probability
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Mathematics for Engineers
Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking, Estimation
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
7.5K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
172 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months