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edX: Math for Machine Learning with Python

Learn the essential mathematical foundations for machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Math for Machine Learning with Python
6 weeks
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Math for Machine Learning with Python

About this course

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Want to study machine learning or artificial intelligence, but worried that your math skills may not be up to it? Do words like “algebra”and “calculus” fill you with dread? Has it been so long since you studied math at school that you’ve forgotten much of what you learned in the first place?

You’re not alone. Machine learning and AI are built on mathematical principles like Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistics, and Optimization; and many would-be AI practitioners find this daunting. This course is not designed to make you a mathematician. Rather, it aims to help you learn some essential foundational concepts and the notation used to express them. By leveraging the power of Python, the course provides a hands-on approach to working with data and applying the techniques you’ve learned.

This course includes content authored by Microsoft Corporation. Copyright 2020-2023 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Institution:

    edX

  • Subject: Math
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Prerequisites:

    • A basic knowledge of math

    • A basic knowledge of working with Python

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English

What you'll learn

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After completing this course, you will be familiar with the following mathematical concepts and techniques:

  • Equations, Functions, and Graphs

  • Differentiation and Optimization

  • Vectors and Matrices

  • Statistics and Probability

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: The prerequisites include a working knowledge of Python - why do I need this to learn math?

A: This course is specifically aimed at students who want to apply math to machine learning and artificial intelligence - Python is used extensively in these fields. The practical elements of this course involve implementing mathematical techniques in Python code. For the most part, you'll be given the code you need to complete the exercises; but a basic knowledge of Python syntax will improve your understanding of what's going on in the labs and demonstrations.

Q: What hardware and software do I need to complete this class?

A: You will need a computer running Windows, Mac OSX, or Linux and a web browser. Optionally, you can install Python 3.x - but you will be able to complete the labs using a free online environment, so this is not required.

Q: Is Microsoft Corporation the course provider for this course?

A: No, the course is provided by edX and features content authored by Microsoft Corporation.

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