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Optimization for Machine Learning with NumPy and SciPy

Learn optimization for machine learning, including gradients, convex optimization, and gradient descent. Explore constrained optimization and advanced methods using NumPy and SciPy.

62 Lessons
2 Projects
9h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • An understanding of how real-world problems can be framed as optimization problems
  • Working knowledge about the taxonomy of optimization problems and techniques
  • Familiarity with the fundamental concepts of optimization
  • Hands-on experience implementing popular optimization algorithms
  • The ability to solve popular machine learning problems using optimization

Learning Roadmap

62 Lessons1 Project6 Quizzes1 Assessment12 Challenges

1.

Introduction to Optimization

Introduction to Optimization

Get familiar with optimization techniques, algorithms, and their applications in machine learning.

3.

Convex Optimization

Convex Optimization

14 Lessons

14 Lessons

Examine convex optimization techniques, including gradient methods, ridge regression, and Fisher analysis.

4.

Gradient Descent for Non-Convex Optimization

Gradient Descent for Non-Convex Optimization

10 Lessons

10 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of advanced gradient descent techniques for optimizing non-convex problems.

5.

Constrained Optimization

Constrained Optimization

10 Lessons

10 Lessons

Explore constrained optimization using linear programming, simplex method, and Lagrange duality.

6.

Miscellaneous Methods

Miscellaneous Methods

9 Lessons

9 Lessons

Tackle diverse optimization techniques, including Newton's, Quasi-Newton, barrier methods, and SciPy utilities.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
In this course, you will learn about optimization, one of the fundamental pillars of mathematics and machine learning. Machine learning depends heavily on optimization because it allows the model to learn from data and generate precise predictions. You will begin by introducing optimization. Then, you will learn about optimization basics, including gradients and integrals. Next, you will cover convex optimization. You will then learn how to compute gradient descent for non-convex optimization. Next, you’ll learn how to perform constrained optimization. You will finish the course by studying the miscellaneous methods of optimization, like Newton’s methods, quasi-Newton methods, and conjugate gradient descent. After completing this course, you’ll have the practical skills to formulate, analyze, and implement optimization algorithms for machine learning using the NumPy and SciPy libraries. This will help you become a highly proficient data scientist or machine learning engineer.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Puneet Mangla

Data and Applied Scientist at Microsoft Advertising working on Ad quality checks. As a part-time technical writer, I love teaching machine learning concepts through blogs and courses.

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