Principles of Machine Learning: Python Edition

Course Description

This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science and Microsoft Professional Program in Artificial Intelligence.

Machine learning uses computers to run predictive models that learn from existing data in order to forecast future behaviors, outcomes, and trends.

In this data science course, you will be given clear explanations of machine learning theory combined with practical scenarios and hands-on experience building, validating, and deploying machine learning models. You will learn how to build and derive insights from these models using Python, and Azure Notebooks.

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What you will learn

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

• Data exploration, preparation and cleaning


• Supervised machine learning techniques


• Unsupervised machine learning techniques


• Model performance improvement

Pre-Requesities

To complete this course successfully, you should have:

• A basic knowledge of math


• Some programming experience – Python is preferred.


• A willingness to learn through self-paced study.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Machine Learning


• Exploring Data


• Data Preparation and Cleaning


• Getting Started with Supervised Learning


• Improving Model Performance


• Machine Learning Algorithms


• Unsupervised Learning

Note: This syllabus is preliminary and subject to change.