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Build Predictive Systems with Accuracy. Collect, model, and deploy data-driven systems using Python and machine learning.
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Discover how to transform data and make it suitable for data-driven predictive tasks
Understand how to compute basic statistics using real-world datasets of consumer activities, like product reviews and more
Use Python to create interactive data visualizations to make meaningful predictions and build simple demo systems
Perform simple regressions and classifications on datasets using machine learning libraries
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Python data products are powering the AI revolution. Top companies like Google, Facebook, and Netflix use predictive analytics to improve the products and services we use every day. Take your Python skills to the next level and learn to make accurate predictions with data-driven systems and deploy machine learning models with this four-course Specialization from UC San Diego.
This Specialization is for learners who are proficient with the basics of Python. You’ll start by creating your first data strategy. You’ll also develop statistical models, devise data-driven workflows, and learn to make meaningful predictions for a wide-range of business and research purposes. Finally, you’ll use design thinking methodology and data science techniques to extract insights from a wide range of data sources. This is your chance to master one of the technology industry’s most in-demand skills.
Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics is taught by Professor Ilkay Altintas, Ph.D. and Julian McAuley. Dr. Alintas is a prominent figure in the data science community and the designer of the highly-popular Big Data Specialization on Coursera. She has helped educate hundreds of thousands of learners on how to unlock value from massive datasets.
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You’ll start by creating your first data strategy. You’ll also develop statistical models, devise data-driven workflows, and learn to make meaningful predictions for a wide-range of business and research purposes. Finally, you’ll use design thinking methodology and data science techniques to extract insights from a wide range of data sources. This is your chance to master one of the technology industry’s most in-demand skills.
Develop data strategy and process for how data will be generated, collected, and consumed
Load and process formatted datasets such as CSV and JSON.
Deal with data in various formats (e.g. timestamps, strings) and filter and “clean” datasets by removing outliers etc.
Basic experience with data processing libraries such as numpy and data ingestion with urllib, requests
This is the second course in the four-course specialization Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics, building on the data processing covered in Course 1 and introducing the basics of designing predictive models in Python. In this course, you will understand the fundamental concepts of statistical learning and learn various methods of building predictive models. At each step in the specialization, you will gain hands-on experience in data manipulation and building your skills, eventually culminating in a capstone project encompassing all the concepts taught in the specialization.
Understand the definitions of simple error measures (e.g. MSE, accuracy, precision/recall).
Evaluate the performance of regressors / classifiers using the above measures.
Understand the difference between training/testing performance, and generalizability.
Understand techniques to avoid overfitting and achieve good generalization performance.
Project structure of interactive Python data applications
Python web server frameworks: (e.g.) Flask, Django, Dash
Best practices around deploying ML models and monitoring performance
Deployment scripts, serializing models, APIs
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Time to completion can vary based on your schedule, but most learners are able to complete the Specialization in about 4 to 6 months.
Learners should have a basic understanding of the Python programming language.
We recommend taking the courses in the order presented, as each subsequent course will build on material from previous courses.
Coursera courses and certificates don't carry university credit, though some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
After completing the Specialization, learners will have many of the skills needed to begin working as a Data Scientist, Senior Data Analyst, or Data Engineer. After completing this course, learners will be able to develop data strategies, create statistical models, devise data-driven workflows, and make meaningful predictions that can be used for a wide-range of business and research purposes. Learners will also understand how to use design thinking methodology and data science techniques to extract insights from a wide range of data sources.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
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