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Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science Specialization
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Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science Specialization

Master the Toolkit of AI and Machine Learning. Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science is a beginner-friendly Specialization where you’ll learn the fundamental mathematics toolkit of machine learning: calculus, linear algebra, statistics, and probability.

Luis Serrano

Instructor: Luis Serrano

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Intermediate level

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3 months
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.6

(2,055 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 months
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • A deep understanding of the math that makes machine learning algorithms work.

  • Statistical techniques that empower you to get more out of your data analysis.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science

Course 134 hours4.5 (1,544 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Represent data as vectors and matrices and identify their properties using concepts of singularity, rank, and linear independence

  • Apply common vector and matrix algebra operations like dot product, inverse, and determinants

  • Express certain types of matrix operations as linear transformation, and apply concepts of eigenvalues and eigenvectors to machine learning problems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Eigenvalues And Eigenvectors
Category: Linear Equation
Category: Determinants
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Linear Algebra

Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

Course 226 hours4.8 (682 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Analytically optimize different types of functions commonly used in machine learning using properties of derivatives and gradients

  • Approximately optimize different types of functions commonly used in machine learning

  • Visually interpret differentiation of different types of functions commonly used in machine learning

  • Perform gradient descent in neural networks with different activation and cost functions

Skills you'll gain

Category: Calculus
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Newton'S Method
Category: Gradient Descent
Category: Mathematical Optimization

What you'll learn

  • Describe and quantify the uncertainty inherent in predictions made by machine learning models

  • Visually and intuitively understand the properties of commonly used probability distributions in machine learning and data science

  • Apply common statistical methods like maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) and maximum a priori estimation (MAP) to machine learning problems

  • Assess the performance of machine learning models using interval estimates and margin of errors

Skills you'll gain

Category: Probability And Statistics
Category: Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Probability
Category: Statistical Hypothesis Testing

Instructor

Luis Serrano
DeepLearning.AI
4 Courses144,355 learners

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