Course Outline
Introduction to Applied Machine Learning
- Distinguishing between statistical learning and Machine Learning
- Processes of iteration and evaluation
- The Bias-Variance trade-off
Supervised and Unsupervised Learning
- Machine Learning languages, types, and illustrative examples
- Comparing supervised and unsupervised learning
Supervised Learning
- Decision Trees
- Random Forests
- Evaluating model performance
Machine Learning with Python
- Selecting appropriate libraries
- Utilising additional tools
Regression
- Linear regression
- Generalisations and handling nonlinearity
- Practical exercises
Classification
- Review of Bayesian concepts
- Naive Bayes
- Logistic regression
- K-Nearest Neighbours
- Practical exercises
Cross-validation and Resampling
- Different approaches to cross-validation
- Bootstrap methods
- Practical exercises
Unsupervised Learning
- K-means clustering
- Case studies
- Challenges in unsupervised learning and methods beyond K-means
Neural Networks
- Understanding layers and nodes
- Neural network libraries in Python
- Implementing models with scikit-learn
- Using PyBrain
- Introduction to Deep Learning
Requirements
Proficiency in the Python programming language is required. A foundational understanding of statistics and linear algebra is also recommended.
Testimonials (7)
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Gabriel - MINDEF
Course - Machine Learning with Python – 4 Days
The trainer was a practitioner with a lot of experience and had a very good knowledge of the material.
Witold Iwaniec - City of Calgary
Course - Machine Learning with Python – 4 Days
The trainer because he could handle almost every subject and situation.
Florin Babes - eMAG IT RESEARCH SRL
Course - Machine Learning with Python – 4 Days
The manner in which the trainer explained the concepts, his positive and welcoming attitude and the real-world examples provided for each exercise.
Ovidiu Calita - eMAG IT RESEARCH SRL
Course - Machine Learning with Python – 4 Days
Very good training session with nice documentation and exercises and Kristian did it like a professional he is.
Adrian Boulescu - eMAG IT RESEARCH SRL
Course - Machine Learning with Python – 4 Days
I like that he is very skilled and has lots of knowledge in his domain.
dan dumitriu - eMAG IT RESEARCH SRL
Course - Machine Learning with Python – 4 Days
rich documentation and many resources as course support, as well as resources for the post-course learning process
