AI & Machine Learning

Machine Learning Fundamentals

Master the core algorithms and techniques behind modern machine learning. Build, evaluate, and deploy real ML models using Python, scikit-learn, and hands-on projects.

★★★★★ 4.9 (3,412 ratings) 8,240 students enrolled
Instructor James Krol
Last updated: February 2025 English Certificate of Completion Intermediate Level
AI Machine Learning Python scikit-learn Data Science
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This course includes

  • 24 hours of on-demand video
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on mobile & desktop
  • 16 coding projects & exercises
  • Certificate of completion
  • Community forum access
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What You'll Learn

Understand the mathematical foundations of machine learning algorithms
Build and evaluate supervised learning models (regression & classification)
Master feature engineering, selection, and dimensionality reduction
Apply unsupervised learning: K-Means, DBSCAN, PCA, and autoencoders
Use scikit-learn pipelines for reproducible, production-ready workflows
Tune models with cross-validation, grid search, and Bayesian optimization
Interpret models using SHAP values, LIME, and feature importances
Deploy ML models as REST APIs with FastAPI and containerize with Docker

Requirements

  • Basic Python programming experience (variables, loops, functions, classes)
  • Familiarity with NumPy and pandas for data manipulation is helpful but not required
  • High school-level mathematics (algebra, basic statistics and probability)
  • A computer with Python 3.10+ installed, or access to Google Colab (free)

Course Curriculum

4 sections 16 lessons 24 hours total
  • Course Overview & Setup 12:30 Free
  • NumPy Essentials for Data Science 1:05:00 Free
  • Pandas Data Wrangling Deep Dive 1:30:00 Locked
  • Project: EDA on Real-World Dataset 2:45:00 Locked
  • The ML Landscape: Supervised vs Unsupervised 58:00 Locked
  • Linear & Logistic Regression from Scratch 1:20:00 Locked
  • Decision Trees, Random Forests & Gradient Boosting 1:45:00 Locked
  • Quiz: Core ML Algorithms 30:00 Locked
  • Project: Credit Default Prediction 2:42:00 Locked
  • Cross-Validation & Evaluation Metrics 1:10:00 Locked
  • Hyperparameter Tuning: Grid, Random & Bayesian 1:25:00 Locked
  • Feature Engineering & Selection Strategies 1:35:00 Locked
  • Project: Housing Price Prediction Pipeline 2:35:00 Locked
  • Capstone 1: Sentiment Analysis System 1:30:00 Locked
  • Capstone 2: Recommendation Engine 1:30:00 Locked
  • Capstone 3: Deploy ML API with FastAPI & Docker 1:30:00 Locked

Your Instructor

James Krol

Senior ML Engineer · ex-Google Brain · PhD CS (Stanford)

4.9 Instructor Rating
24,500+ Students
8 Courses

James is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with over 12 years of industry experience at Google Brain, DeepMind, and two AI startups. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University, specializing in probabilistic graphical models and large-scale optimization. James has published over 20 peer-reviewed papers and is a contributor to scikit-learn and PyTorch. He is passionate about making cutting-edge ML accessible to engineers at every level, combining rigorous theory with practical, production-grade coding practices.

Student Reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ Course Rating
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Mohammed Al-Rashidi
January 2025
★★★★★

Absolutely the best ML course I have ever taken. James explains complex topics — gradient descent, regularization, ensemble methods — with crystal clarity. The projects are genuinely challenging and build on each other in a satisfying way. I went from "I know Python" to shipping a real ML pipeline in 6 weeks. The deployment section alone was worth the price of the course.

Sofia Lindström
December 2024
★★★★★

I have a statistics background and was nervous the content would feel dry, but James brings energy and real-world intuition to every concept. The section on hyperparameter tuning using Bayesian optimization was something I have not seen covered this thoroughly anywhere else online. Highly recommend for anyone making the transition from academia to industry ML.

David Kim
November 2024
★★★★☆

Outstanding course overall — very practical and the capstone projects are portfolio-worthy. I gave 4 stars only because I wished the deep learning section was a bit longer (it is more of an intro to the next course). That said, for "Fundamentals" this is hands-down the most complete course out there. The community support in the forum is also excellent.

Frequently Asked Questions

No prior ML experience is required. You only need basic Python skills and high-school level mathematics. The course starts from first principles and builds up progressively, so beginners and career-switchers are very welcome. A brief Python refresher module is included at the start.
You get full lifetime access to all course materials, including future updates. Once enrolled, the course, all project files, notebooks, and newly added content are yours forever on any device.
Yes. The course was last updated in February 2025 and covers the latest versions of scikit-learn (1.4+), Python 3.12, and modern MLOps practices including FastAPI deployment and Docker containerization. James updates the course regularly whenever major library changes are released.
Yes! Upon completing all lessons and passing the final assessment, you will receive a verifiable reca tech Academy Certificate of Completion. The certificate includes a unique credential ID you can share on LinkedIn or add to your resume to showcase your skills.
We offer a full 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If you are not completely satisfied within the first 30 days of purchase, simply contact our support team and you will receive a 100% refund — no hoops to jump through.