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Introduction to Unsupervised Machine Learning

Apply the foundational concepts of unsupervised machine learning with Python to cluster and extract insights from data. Modal  - A better way to learn technical skills.
When
December 9, 2024 - January 19, 2025
Registration closes on November 27, 2024
Course Tuition
$1,950
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Who Is This For?

Data Professionals that are interested in building a foundational understanding of unsupervised machine learning and a skill set to build unsupervised ML models with Python.

Any prerequisites?

Python

• A developed understanding of syntax, data structures, Pandas DataFrames, NumPy and Matplotlib.

Machine Learning

• Knowledge of linear and logistic regression and basic principles of machine learning, including familiarity with supervised learning algorithms, identifying regression vs. classification ML problems, understanding of loss functions and gradient descent, and model evaluation methods.

Linear Algebra

• Knowledge of topics such as range, basis, nullspace, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, singular value decomposition, least squares.

What will I be able to do after this Course?

Apply various clustering algorithms on data, such as hierarchical and k-means clustering, to identify groupings, perform automatic customer segmentation, spot anomalies, and more.

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A Typical Week

Monday
Self Study
Kick-off new topic with self-study & online learning
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Labs
Learning material leads into practice environment & labs
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  • Pair programming to bring learning into company context
  • Community allows students to help each other
Thursday
Live Event
Interactive live session hosted by Coaches
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  • Community Groups host expert AMAs & guided community discussions
Friday
Projects
Work on a weekly project
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  • Group projects
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Saturday
sunday
Work at your own pace
Expert coaching and actionable feedback from Coaches
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    Course Schedule

    Live Sessions every
    Sprint 1: K-Means Clustering
    Learn how to perform customer segmentation using K-Means, choose an appropriate K value, and visualize and describe the results. You’ll apply what you’ve learned by helping a grocery store identify groups of customers and their spending behaviors to assist with better-targeted advertising.
    Sprint 2: Hierarchical Clustering
    Learn how to fit a hierarchical clustering model, and visualize, interpret, and describe the resulting clusters. You’ll apply what you’ve learned by trying a new approach to helping the grocery store identify and group customers, and comparing the results to your previous attempt.
    Sprint 3: Mixed Data Types
    Learn how to perform EDA of categorical and mixed data types using K-Modes and hierarchical clustering, and evaluate the results. You’ll apply what you’ve learned by testing and analyzing the performance of several unsupervised models on new data from the grocery store. Then, you’ll write a summary of your findings with recommendations for the business.

    Why Modal?

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    Real world exercises contextualize learning in real-world context.
    On-Demand Coach Support
    You are never alone. Coaches are always present and can help you!
    Live Sessions
    Hear from guest speakers and expert instructors through engaging lectures.
    Technical Labs
    Technical Labs
    Hands-on labs allow you to play with new tools and concepts to build real skills.
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    Community of Peers
    You will be part of a learning community were support is abundant.
    Asynchronous Learning
    Asynchronous Learning
    Self-paced learning is scheduled for each learner, with a dashboard to help you keep on track.

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