Learn & Build Machine Learning Models with Python
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Learn & Build Machine Learning Models with Python
This course is part of Apply AI Foundations with Python and AWS Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Explain core machine learning concepts and prepare data using Python libraries.
Visualize and analyze datasets using NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
Build and evaluate basic machine learning models using Scikit-learn.
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January 2026
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There are 4 modules in this course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to explain core machine learning concepts, prepare and analyze data using Python libraries, visualize insights effectively, and build and evaluate basic machine learning models using industry-standard tools.
This beginner-friendly course is designed to provide a clear, structured pathway into machine learning with Python, making it ideal for students, aspiring data scientists, and professionals transitioning into data-driven roles. Learners start with foundational machine learning principles and gradually progress through numerical computing with NumPy, data manipulation with Pandas, and data visualization using Matplotlib. Unlike theory-heavy courses, this program emphasizes practical understanding and hands-on workflows, helping learners connect concepts to real-world applications. The course also introduces essential preprocessing techniques, Scikit-learn pipelines, and linear regression modeling, ensuring learners understand not just how to build models, but why each step matters. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step learning progression, well-structured modules, and assessment-aligned objectives, enabling learners to build confidence as they move from data preparation to model evaluation. Upon completion, learners will have a strong foundation to pursue advanced machine learning topics or apply their skills in real projects.
This module introduces learners to the core concepts of machine learning and establishes a strong foundation in numerical computing using Python. Learners gain an understanding of how machine learning works, its life cycle, and how NumPy is used to create and manipulate numerical data essential for ML workflows.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 34 minutes
- Introduction to Courseβ’7 minutes
- What is Machine Learningβ’5 minutes
- Life Cycleβ’5 minutes
- Introduction to Numpy Libraryβ’7 minutes
- Creating Arrays from Scratchβ’6 minutes
- Creating Arrays from Scratch Continuedβ’5 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Getting Started with Machine Learningβ’10 minutes
- Understanding the ML Workflowβ’10 minutes
- Creating Data with NumPyβ’10 minutes
- Foundations of Machine Learning & Numerical Computingβ’30 minutes
This module focuses on efficient data manipulation using NumPy and introduces Pandas for structured data handling. Learners develop skills in array operations, vectorized computations, and DataFrame-based data exploration, which are critical for data preprocessing in machine learning.
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6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 49 minutes
- Array Indexing and Slicingβ’10 minutes
- Numpy Array Functions and Shape Modificationβ’9 minutes
- Mathematical Operations on Numpy Arraysβ’7 minutes
- Introduction to Pandas Libraryβ’10 minutes
- Working with Pandas DataFramesβ’7 minutes
- Slicing and Indexing with Pandasβ’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Working with NumPy Arraysβ’10 minutes
- Numerical Operations & Data Handlingβ’10 minutes
- Exploring Data with Pandasβ’10 minutes
- Mastering NumPy & Introduction to Pandasβ’30 minutes
This module equips learners with practical data analysis and visualization skills using Pandas and Matplotlib. Learners explore datasets, generate statistical insights, handle missing values, and create meaningful visualizations to communicate data-driven findings effectively.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 48 minutes
- Create DataFrame and Explore Datasetβ’8 minutes
- Data Analysis with Pandas DataFrameβ’12 minutes
- Other Useful Methods in Pandas Libraryβ’4 minutes
- Introduction to Matplotlibβ’6 minutes
- Customizing Line Plotsβ’8 minutes
- Create Plot Using DataFrameβ’9 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Exploring and Analyzing Dataβ’10 minutes
- Advanced Pandas & Plotting Basicsβ’10 minutes
- Creating Meaningful Visualizationsβ’10 minutes
- Data Analysis & Visualizationβ’30 minutes
This module introduces practical machine learning implementation using Scikit-learn. Learners focus on data preprocessing, pipeline construction, model evaluation, and linear regression, enabling them to build, evaluate, and interpret machine learning models with confidence.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 58 minutes
- Standard Scaler to Scale the Dataβ’6 minutes
- Encoding Categorical Dataβ’11 minutes
- Sklearn Pipeline and Column Transformerβ’12 minutes
- Evaluation Metrics in Sklearnβ’7 minutes
- Linear Regressionβ’12 minutes
- Evaluation of Linear Regression Modelβ’11 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Data Preprocessing Techniquesβ’10 minutes
- Building Robust ML Pipelinesβ’10 minutes
- Linear Regression in Practiceβ’10 minutes
- Machine Learning with Scikit-Learnβ’30 minutes
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Reviewed on May 28, 2026
The course content is up to date, informative and highly practical.
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
The step-by-step coding examples helped me gain confidence in using Python libraries.
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Really helped me develop strong machine learning and analytical skills.
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