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Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Coursera · Coursera · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.5/5

Champ rating

8.3/10

Duration

6 weeks, 5 hours/week

Classes

48

Build a strong foundation in machine learning and AI with comprehensive coverage of algorithms, models, and practical implementations. Learn supervised and unsupervised learning techniques with hands-on projects. Perfect for aspiring data scientists and AI professionals.

What you'll get

Master fundamental machine learning algorithms and concepts
Understand supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning
Build and evaluate ML models for various problems
Apply feature engineering and data preprocessing techniques
Deploy machine learning solutions to real-world challenges

Fit

Best for

Leaders
Analysts
Researchers
Decision-makers

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Basic programming knowledge recommended

Pricing

Free to audit, $49 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

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unsupervised-learning
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