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Machine Learning with Python
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Master Machine Learning with Python: Build Intelligent Models, Analyze Data & Automate Insights

Summary

Price
£29 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free

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Overview

This hands-on course provides a comprehensive introduction to machine learning using Python. Designed for aspiring data professionals, it blends theoretical foundations with practical application using industry-standard tools like Scikit-learn, Pandas, and Jupyter Notebook.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand core machine learning principles and algorithms
  • Preprocess and clean data effectively for machine learning
  • Apply regression, classification, and clustering techniques
  • Evaluate model performance using key metrics
  • Work confidently with Python-based ML libraries and tools

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

5
sections
10
lectures
1h 4m
total

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Description

Machine Learning is at the heart of today’s data-driven decision-making. This course demystifies machine learning by teaching it through Python—a widely adopted programming language in the data science ecosystem. You’ll not only learn how ML models work but also gain the skills to build and evaluate them using real-world datasets.

Module Breakdown

Module 01: Foundations of Machine Learning

  • What is Machine Learning?
  • Types and Applications
  • Python Basics for ML: Variables, Loops, Functions
  • Jupyter Notebook & Anaconda Overview
  • Installing Scikit-learn, Pandas, Matplotlib

Module 02: Data Preprocessing & Exploratory Analysis

  • Understanding Datasets: Types and Formats
  • Data Cleaning: Handling Missing Values, Removing Duplicates
  • Feature Engineering Basics
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) with Pandas & Seaborn
  • Encoding, Normalisation, and Scaling Techniques

Module 03: Supervised Learning – Regression & Classification

  • Linear Regression (Single & Multiple)
  • Logistic Regression
  • k-Nearest Neighbours (kNN)
  • Decision Trees and Random Forests
  • Model Training, Prediction, and Interpretation

Module 04: Model Evaluation & Tuning

  • Train-Test Split and Cross Validation
  • Confusion Matrix, Precision, Recall, F1 Score
  • ROC-AUC Curve and Model Comparison
  • Hyperparameter Tuning with GridSearchCV
  • Avoiding Overfitting & Underfitting

Module 05: Unsupervised Learning & Dimensionality Reduction

  • K-Means Clustering
  • Hierarchical Clustering
  • Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
  • Customer Segmentation, Pattern Detection

Career path

  • Foundation for roles like Data Analyst, ML Engineer, or Data Scientist
  • Helps businesses utilise data for intelligent decision-making
  • Builds internal capabilities for data-centric projects

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