SkillShaft
AI & MLBeginner to Intermediate · 6 weeks

Machine Learning Foundations

A focused introduction to how machine learning actually works.

A standalone deep-dive into core ML concepts and algorithms, for learners who want a structured conceptual foundation before jumping into applied project work.

Self-PacedLive Online

Prerequisites

  • Basic Python
  • Comfort with basic algebra and statistics

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the difference between supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning
  • Implement common algorithms (regression, decision trees, clustering)
  • Evaluate model performance correctly
  • Avoid common beginner mistakes like overfitting

Curriculum

Core Concepts

  • ·Types of machine learning
  • ·The ML workflow end-to-end
  • ·Bias, variance, and overfitting

Classic Algorithms

  • ·Linear & logistic regression
  • ·Decision trees and random forests
  • ·k-means clustering

Evaluation & Iteration

  • ·Train/test splits and cross-validation
  • ·Choosing the right metric
  • ·Iterating on a model

Format & Duration

Duration

6 weeks

Format

Self-Paced, Live Online

Level

Beginner to Intermediate

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