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Machine Learning Fundamentals course overview.

A practical module covering supervised and unsupervised learning, model evaluation and predictive modelling.

Included in selected IT Career Switch traineeships as part of a wider career pathway.

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AI and data

Machine Learning

Data science and analytics modules covering SQL, modelling, reporting and machine learning fundamentals.

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Exam/code

2

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What this course helps you build.

Machine Learning Fundamentals appears across the AI and Data Science routes, helping learners understand how models are trained and evaluated.

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Supervised and unsupervised learning

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Model evaluation

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Predictive models and real datasets

What the course covers.

The module covers the practical machine learning ideas learners need before deeper AI, deep learning and deployment work.

Course snapshot

  • AI and Data curriculum
  • Supervised and unsupervised learning
  • Model evaluation
  • Real-world datasets

Learning Approaches

Core

Supervised, unsupervised and common predictive modelling approaches.

Training Models

Applied

Preparing datasets, fitting models and understanding features and labels.

Model Evaluation

Applied

Accuracy, validation, performance metrics and how to compare models.

Real-World Use

Applied

Applying models to practical datasets and understanding their limits.

Where Machine Learning can fit into your career.

Machine learning fundamentals help learners understand how predictive systems are trained, tested and used in practical projects.

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Machine Learning Assistant

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Junior AI Engineer

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Data Scientist Trainee

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Analytics Engineer Trainee

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Move from data to prediction

This module links the AI Engineer and Data Science routes by teaching the modelling concepts behind modern AI and analytics work.

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