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There are 6 modules in this course
In a world where data-driven insights are reshaping industries, mastering the foundations of machine learning is a valuable skill that opens doors to innovation and informed decision-making. In this comprehensive course, you will be guided through the core concepts and practical aspects of machine learning. Complex algorithms and techniques will be demystified and broken down into digestible knowledge, empowering you to wield the capabilities of machine learning confidently. By the end of this course, you will:
1. Grasp the fundamental principles of machine learning and its real-world applications.
2. Construct and evaluate machine learning models, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
3. Navigate through diverse datasets, extracting meaningful patterns that drive decision-making.
4. Apply machine learning strategies to varied scenarios, expanding your problem-solving toolkit.
This course equips you with the foundation to thrive as a machine learning enthusiast, data-driven professional, or someone ready to explore the dynamic possibilities of machine learning.
In this module, learners will unravel the magic of machine learning as they explore the significance of making predictions in various domains. They will gain a solid introduction to machine learning and its applications in different industries. The module will also cover essential concepts such as rule-based prediction and evaluation metrics, providing learners with a strong foundation for the rest of the course.
What's included
10 videos2 readings1 assignment
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10 videos•Total 40 minutes
Gateway to the Course•2 minutes
Course and Instructor Introduction Video•2 minutes
Introduction to Problem Statement•6 minutes
How do we Make Predictions?•3 minutes
Methodology of Evaluating Predictions•4 minutes
Introduction to Data Division•3 minutes
Building Benchmark Models and Evaluating It•6 minutes
Introduction to Machine Learning•5 minutes
Applications of Machine Learning•6 minutes
Types of Machine Learning•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
Syllabus - Foundation of Machine Learning•10 minutes
Reading material - Understanding the Data•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Introduction to ML•30 minutes
Building Your First Machine Learning (ML) Model for Synergix Solutions
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on guiding learners through the complete workflow of building their first machine learning model. Learners will dive into data preparation, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and feature engineering techniques. They will learn to build a K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) model, understand model evaluation, and explore crucial considerations for deploying an ML model in real-world applications.
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19 videos2 assignments1 programming assignment
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19 videos•Total 103 minutes
ML Workflow•10 minutes
Tasks to be Performed•6 minutes
Combining Product Attribute Data with POS Data•8 minutes
Combining all the tables in the Dataframe•9 minutes
Understanding the Combined Data•4 minutes
Treating Missing Values - Part 1•7 minutes
Treating Missing Values Part 2•4 minutes
Outlier Detection and Treatment•3 minutes
Preparing the Dataset for Supervised and Unsupervised Models•4 minutes
Generative AI for Data Analysis•7 minutes
Introduction to KNN•2 minutes
Building a kNN model•4 minutes
Choosing the Optimal K•2 minutes
Different Ways to Calculate Distance•7 minutes
Problems with Distance Based Algorithm•4 minutes
Sklearn to build Optimal Process to Build an ML Model•4 minutes
Building a Knn classification model and evaluating it•12 minutes
Choosing the right K value•2 minutes
Bias and Variance•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
New Quiz•30 minutes
Building your first ML model•45 minutes
1 programming assignment•Total 120 minutes
Preprocessing Data for Anova Insurance•120 minutes
Evaluating Prediction Models
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, learners will delve into the intricacies of prediction models. They will explore evaluation metrics for both regression and classification models, gaining hands-on experience with practical implementations. The module will also cover data division techniques and benchmark performance, providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively evaluate prediction models.
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10 videos2 assignments1 programming assignment
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10 videos•Total 60 minutes
Understanding Confusion Matrix and Accuracy•6 minutes
A deep dive into Precision, Recall and F1 Score•10 minutes
Understanding the AU-ROC curve•5 minutes
Why do we calculate RMSE•6 minutes
Understanding R2 Score and Adjusted R2 Score•5 minutes
Train-Test Split•8 minutes
Train-Test split ratio and limit•3 minutes
Cross validation•5 minutes
Implementing Cross validation•6 minutes
Benchmark Models•6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Practice Quiz•30 minutes
How to Evaluate a Model•60 minutes
1 programming assignment•Total 60 minutes
Build and Evaluating KNN model for Anova Insurance•60 minutes
Linear and Logistic Regression
Module 4•6 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, learners will embark on a comprehensive exploration of regression techniques. From understanding the principles of linear and logistic regression to their practical application, they will gain valuable insights into predictive modeling. With a focus on real-world scenarios, they will learn how to make predictions, interpret results, and optimize models.
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13 videos3 assignments1 programming assignment
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13 videos•Total 71 minutes
Introduction to Linear Regression•4 minutes
Significance of Slope and Intercept in the linear regression•7 minutes
How Model Decides The Best-Fit Line•4 minutes
Let’s Build a Simple Linear Regression Model•6 minutes
Model Understanding Using Descriptive Approach•10 minutes
Model Understanding Using Descriptive Approach - II•8 minutes
Model Building Using Predictive Approach•4 minutes
Introduction•2 minutes
Lines to Curves with Logistic Regression•5 minutes
Reading Between the Curves with Log Loss•5 minutes
Stats Model Summary•6 minutes
Feature Selection and Scaling•6 minutes
Predictive model in Logistic Regression•3 minutes
3 assignments•Total 150 minutes
New Quiz•30 minutes
Linear regression•60 minutes
Logistic regression•60 minutes
1 programming assignment•Total 120 minutes
Building a Logistic Model for Anova Insurance•120 minutes
Decision Trees for Synergix Solution
Module 5•5 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, learners will navigate the intricate paths of decision trees. Decision trees offer a transparent yet powerful approach to classification and regression tasks. Learners will delve into the mechanisms of decision tree construction, learn to handle overfitting through pruning and regularization, and discover the art of fine-tuning decision trees for optimal results.
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10 videos2 assignments1 programming assignment
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10 videos•Total 63 minutes
Introduction to Decision Trees•4 minutes
Let’s Visualize The Decision Tree•8 minutes
How Do Decision Trees Decide?•8 minutes
How Decision Trees Make Predictions?•4 minutes
Hands on: Building the Decision Tree Classification Model•12 minutes
Hyperparameters of Decision Trees•6 minutes
Hands on: Building the Decision Tree Classification Model - Part 2•3 minutes
Building a Decision Tree Regression Model•5 minutes
Handling Imbalanced Datasets•7 minutes
Handling Imbalanced Datasets - Hands on•6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Check your understanding for Decision Trees•60 minutes
1 programming assignment•Total 120 minutes
Building Decision Trees for Anova Insurance•120 minutes
Introduction to Unsupervised Learning
Module 6•5 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, learners will unlock the mysteries of unsupervised machine learning as they dive into clustering techniques. They will discover the power of KMeans and Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN) in grouping similar data points together. They will also explore how unsupervised learning revolutionizes data exploration, customer segmentation, and anomaly detection.
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