Free Online Course From edX: Essential Math for Machine Learning

EdX offers an online free course for those who want to study machine learning or artificial intelligence but are worried that their math skills may not be up to par. This course is not designed to make students mathematicians. Rather, it aims to help them learn essential foundational concepts and the notation used to express them. The course provides a hands-on approach to working with data and applying the techniques learned.

The course focuses on the key mathematical concepts that learners will encounter in studies of machine learning. It is designed to fill the gaps for students who missed these key concepts as part of their formal education, or who need to refresh their memories after a long break from studying math.

Note: EdX offers financial assistance for those who want to earn Verified Certificates but who may not be able to pay the fee. To apply for financial assistance, enroll in the course, then follow this link to complete an application for assistance.

What you'll learn:

[1] Familiarity with Equations, Functions, and Graphs.

[2] Differentiation and Optimization.

[3] Vectors and Matrices.

[4] Statistics and Probability.

Course Syllabus:

[1] Introduction.

[2] Equations, Functions, and Graphs.

[3] Differentiation and Optimization.

[4] Vectors and Matrices.

[5] Statistics and Probability.

Prerequisites:

To complete this course successfully, you should have:

[1] A basic knowledge of math.

[2] Some programming experience – R is preferred.

[3] A willingness to learn through self-paced study.