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Intermediate

Mathematics for Machine Learning Specialization

Coursera · Imperial College London · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.3/5

Champ rating

7.8/10

Duration

4-6 months

Classes

150

Build the mathematical foundations for machine learning from Imperial College London covering linear algebra, multivariate calculus, and PCA.

What you'll get

Master linear algebra for machine learning

Apply calculus and optimization to neural networks

Use probability and statistics for ML rigorously

Course Curriculum

12 chapters

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Best for

AI Researchers

PhD Students

Mathematicians

Frontier Scientists

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

High school mathematics

Pricing

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Certification

Certificate

Mathematics

Linear Algebra

Calculus

PCA

Machine Learning

Statistics

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