Course Outline
Introduction
This module offers a comprehensive overview of when to apply 'machine learning', key considerations, and its broader implications, including advantages and limitations. It covers datatypes (structured/unstructured/static/streamed), data validity and volume, the distinction between data-driven and user-driven analytics, the comparison between statistical and machine learning models, the challenges of unsupervised learning, the bias-variance trade-off, iterative evaluation, cross-validation strategies, and the paradigms of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
MAJOR TOPICS
1. Exploring Naive Bayes
- Fundamentals of Bayesian methods
- Probability
- Joint probability
- Conditional probability using Bayes' theorem
- The Naive Bayes algorithm
- Classification with Naive Bayes
- The Laplace estimator
- Integrating numeric features into Naive Bayes
2. Exploring Decision Trees
- Divide and conquer strategies
- The C5.0 decision tree algorithm
- Selecting optimal splits
- Pruning decision trees
3. Exploring Neural Networks
- Transitioning from biological to artificial neurons
- Activation functions
- Network architecture
- Determining the number of layers
- Information flow direction
- Node distribution per layer
- Training neural networks via backpropagation
- Deep Learning
4. Exploring Support Vector Machines
- Classification using hyperplanes
- Maximizing margins
- Handling linearly separable data
- Addressing non-linearly separable data
- Utilizing kernels for non-linear spaces
5. Exploring Clustering
- Clustering as a machine learning objective
- The k-means clustering algorithm
- Assigning and updating clusters based on distance
- Determining the optimal number of clusters
6. Assessing classification performance
- Processing classification prediction data
- In-depth analysis of confusion matrices
- Evaluating performance with confusion matrices
- Performance metrics beyond accuracy
- The Kappa statistic
- Sensitivity and specificity
- Precision and recall
- The F-measure
- Visualizing performance compromises
- ROC curves
- Predicting future model performance
- The holdout method
- Cross-validation
- Bootstrap sampling
7. Optimizing standard models for enhanced results
- Leveraging caret for automated parameter tuning
- Developing a basic tuned model
- Customizing the tuning workflow
- Enhancing performance through meta-learning
- Comprehending ensembles
- Bagging
- Boosting
- Random forests
- Training random forests
- Assessing random forest performance
MINOR TOPICS
8. Classification via nearest neighbors
- The kNN algorithm
- Distance calculation
- Selecting an appropriate k
- Data preparation for kNN
- The lazy nature of the kNN algorithm
9. Classification rules
- Separate and conquer
- The One Rule algorithm
- The RIPPER algorithm
- Deriving rules from decision trees
10. Regression
- Simple linear regression
- Ordinary least squares estimation
- Correlations
- Multiple linear regression
11. Regression trees and model trees
- Integrating regression into trees
12. Association rules
- The Apriori algorithm for association rule mining
- Measuring rule relevance via support and confidence
- Generating rule sets using the Apriori principle
Extras
- Spark/PySpark/MLlib and Multi-armed bandits
Requirements
Python proficiency
Testimonials (7)
I thoroughly enjoyed the training and appreciated the deeper dive into the subject of Machine Learning. I appreciated the balance between theory and practical applications, especially the hands-on coding sessions. The trainer provided engaging examples and well-designed exercises that enhanced the learning experience. The course covered a wide range of topics, and Abhi demonstrated excellent expertise by answering all questions with clarity and ease.
Valentina
Course - Machine Learning
I appriciated the exercise that help me to undersand the theory and apply it step by step . as well the way the trainer explained everything in a simple and clear manner. It was easy to follow even though I'm not very experienced with Python, still, I didn't want to miss the opportunity to learn something that relly interests me. I also appreciated the variety of information provided and the trainer’s availability to explain and support us in understanding the concepts. After this course, machine learning concepts are much clear to me, and now I feel like I have a direction and a better undersantind of the topic.
Cristina
Course - Machine Learning
At the end of the training, I could see the real-life use-case of the subjects presented.
Daniel
Course - Machine Learning
I liked the pace, I liked the balance between theory and practice, the main topics covered and the way the trainer was able to put everything into balance. I also really like your training infrastructure, very practical to work with VMs
Andrei
Course - Machine Learning
Keeping it short and simple. Creating intuition and visual models around the concepts (decision tree graph, linear equations, calculating y_pred manually to prove how the model works).
Nicolae - DB Global Technology
Course - Machine Learning
It helped me achieve my goal of understanding ML. Much respect for Pablo for giving a proper introduction in this topic, since it becomes obvious after 3 days of training how vast this topic is. I have also enjoyed A LOT the idea of virtual machines you have provided, which had very good latency! It allowed every coursant to do experiments at their own pace.
Silviu - DB Global Technology
Course - Machine Learning
The way practical part, seeing the theory materializing into something practical is great.
