Practical Machine Learning by Example in Python

What you'll learn

Develop complete machine learning/deep learning solutions in Python
Write and test Python code interactively using Jupyter notebooks
Build, train, and test deep learning models using the popular Tensorflow 2 and Keras APIs
Neural network fundamentals by building models from the ground up using only basic Python
Manipulate multidimensional data using NumPy
Load and transform structured data using Pandas
Build high quality, eye catching visualizations with Matplotlib
Reduce training time using free Google Colab GPU instances in the cloud
Recognize images using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
Make recommendations using collaborative filtering
Detect fraud using autoencoders
Improve model accuracy and eliminate overfitting

Requirements

Basic software development skills
Basic high school math, such as trigonometry and algebra

Description

Are you a developer interested in becoming a machine learning engineer or data scientist? Do you want to be proficient in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence? One of the fastest and easiest ways to learn these skills is by working through practical hands-on examples.

LinkedIn released it's annual "Emerging Jobs" list, which ranks the fastest growing job categories. The top role is Artificial Intelligence Specialist, which is any role related to machine learning. Hiring for this role has grown 74% in the past few years!

In this course, you will work through several practical, machine learning examples, such as image recognition, sentiment analysis, fraud detection, and more. In the process, you will learn how to use modern frameworks, such as Tensorflow 2/Keras, NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib. You will also learn how use powerful and free development environments in the cloud, like Google Colab.

Each example is independent and follows a consistent structure, so you can work through examples in any order. In each example, you will learn:

The nature of the problem

How to analyze and visualize data

How to choose a suitable model

How to prepare data for training and testing

How to build, test, and improve a machine learning model

Answers to common questions

What to do next

Of course, there are some required foundations you will need for each example. Foundation sections are presented as needed. You can learn what interests you, in the order you want to learn it, on your own schedule.

January 2020 updates:

New mathematics and machine learning foundation section including

Logistic regression, loss and cost functions, gradient descent, and backpropagation

All examples updated to use Tensorflow 2 (Tensorflow 1 examples are available also)

Jupyter note introduction

Python quick start

Basic linear algebra

March 2020 updates:

A sentiment and natural language processing section

This includes a modern BERT classification model with surprisingly high accuracy

Why choose me as your instructor?

Practical experience. I actively develop real world machine learning systems. I bring that experience to each course.

Teaching experience. I've been writing and teaching for over 20 years.

Commitment to quality. I am constantly updating my courses with improvements and new material.

Ongoing support. Ask me anything! I'm here to help. I answer every question or concern promptly.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interesting in developing machine learning and deep learning skills