Machine Learning with Python Training in Nairobi, Kenya

With so many opportunities on the horizon, a career as a Machine Learning Engineer can be both satisfying and rewarding. A good workshop, such as the one offered by KnowledgeHut, can lead you on the right path towards becoming a machine learning expert.

So what is Machine Learning? Machine learning is an application of Artificial Intelligence which trains computers and machines to predict outcomes based on examples and previous experiences, without the need of explicit programming.

Our Machine learning course will help you to solve data problems using major Machine Learning algorithms, which includes Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning and Semi-supervised Learning algorithms. It will help you to understand and learn:

• The basic concepts of the Python Programming language
• About Python libraries (Scipy, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, Numpy, Pandas,)
• The data structure of Python
• Machine Learning Techniques
• Basic Descriptive And Inferential Statistics before advancing to serious Machine learning development.
• Different stages of Data Exploration/Cleaning/Preparation in Python

The Machine Learning Course with Python by KnowledgeHut is a 48 hour, instructor-led live training sessions course, with 80 hours of MCQs and assignments. It also includes 45 hours of hands-on practical session, along with 10 live projects.

Why Learn Machine Learning from Knowledgehut?

Our Machine Learning course with Python will help you get hands-on experience of the following:

1. Learn to implement statistical operations in Excel.
2. Get a taste of how to start work with data in Python.
3. Understand various optimization techniques like Batch Gradient Descent, Stochastic Gradient Descent, ADAM, RMSProp.
4. Learn Linear and Logistic Regression with Stochastic Gradient Descent through real-life case studies.
5. Learn about unsupervised learning technique - K-Means Clustering and Hierarchical Clustering. Real Life Case Study on K-means Clustering.
6. Learn about Decision Trees for regression & classification problems through a real-life case study.
7. Get knowledge on Entropy, Information Gain, Standard Deviation reduction, Gini Index, CHAID.
8. Learn the implementation of Association Rules. You will learn to use the Apriori Algorithm to find out strong associations using key metrics like Support, Confidence and Lift. Further, you will learn what are UBCF and IBCF and how they are used in Recommender Engines.

What is Machine Learning?

Machine Learning is an application of Artificial Intelligence that allows machines and computers to learn automatically to predict outcomes from examples and experiences, without there being any need for explicit programming. As the name suggests, it gives machines and computers the ability to learn, making them similar to humans.

The concept of machine learning is quite simple. Instead of writing code, data is fed to a generic algorithm. The generic algorithm/machine will build a logic which will be based on the data provided. The provided data is termed as ‘training data’ as they are used to make decisions or predictions without any program to perform the task.

Practical Definition from Credible Sources:

1) Stanford defines Machine Learning as:

“Machine learning is the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed.”

2) Nvidia defines Machine Learning as:

“Machine Learning at its most basic is the practice of using algorithms to parse data, learn from it, and then make a determination or prediction about something in the world.”

3) McKinsey & Co. defines Machine Learning as:

“Machine learning is based on algorithms that can learn from data without relying on rules-based programming.”

4) The University of Washington defines Machine Learning as:

“Machine learning algorithms can figure out how to perform important tasks by generalizing from examples.”

5) Carnegie Mellon University defines Machine Learning as:

“The field of Machine Learning seeks to answer the question “How can we build computer systems that automatically improve with experience, and what are the fundamental laws that govern all learning processes?”

Origin of Machine Learning through the years

Today, algorithms of machine learning enable computers and machines to interact with humans, write and publish sport match reports, autonomously drive cars, and find terrorist suspects as well. Let’s peek through the origins of machine learning and its recent milestones.

1950:
Alan Turing created a ‘Turing Test’ in order to determine if a computer has real intelligence. A computer should fool a human into believing that it is also a human to pass the test.

1952:
The first computer learning program was written by Arthur Samuel. The program was a game of checkers. The more that the IBM computer played the game, the more it improved at the game, as it studied the winning strategies and incorporated those moves into programs.

1957:
The first neural network for computers was designed by Frank Rosenblatt. It stimulates the thought process of the human brain.

1967:
The ‘nearest neighbour’ was written. It allowed computers to use basic pattern recognition.

1981:
Explanation-Based Learning was introduced, where a computer analyses the training data and creates a general rule which it can follow by discarding the unimportant data.

1990:
The approach towards the work on machine learning changes from a knowledge-driven approach to machine-driven approach. Programs were now created for computers to analyze a large amount of data and obtain conclusions from the results.

1997:
IBM’s Deep Blue beat the world champion in a game of chess.

2006:
Geoffrey Hinton coined the term ‘deep learning’ that explained new algorithms that let the computer distinguish objects and texts in videos and images.

2010:
The Microsoft Kinect was released, which tracked 20 human features at a rate of 30 times per second. This allowed people to interact with computers via gestures and movements.

2011:
IBM’s Watson beat its human competitors at Jeopardy.

2011:
Google Brain was developed. It discovered and categorized objects similar to the way a cat does.

2012:
Google’s X Labs developed an algorithm that browsed YouTube videos and identified those videos that contained cats.

2014:
Facebook introduced DeepFace. It is an algorithm that recognizes and verifies individuals on photos.

2015:
Microsoft launched the Distributed Machine Learning Toolkit, which distributed machine learning problems across multiple computers.

2016:
An artificial intelligence algorithm by Google, AlphaGo, beat a professional player at a Chinese board game Go.

How does Machine Learning work?

The algorithm of machine learning is trained using a training data set so that a model can be created. With the introduction of any new input data to the ML algorithm, a prediction is made based on the model.

The accuracy of the prediction is checked and if the accuracy is acceptable, the ML algorithm is deployed. For cases where accuracy is not acceptable, the Machine Learning algorithm is trained again with supplementary training data set.

There are various other factors and steps involved as well. This is just an example of the process.

Advantages of Machine Learning

1. It is used in multifold applications such as financial and banking sectors, healthcare, publishing, retail, social media, etc.
2. Machine learning can handle multi-variety and multi-dimensional data in an uncertain or dynamic environment.
3. Machine learning algorithms are used by Facebook and Google to push advertisements which are based on the past search behaviour of a user.
4. In large and complex process environments, Machine Learning has made tools available which provide continuous improvement in quality.
5. Machine learning has reduced the time cycle and has led to the efficient utilization of resources.
6. Source programs like Rapidminer have helped increase the usability of algorithms for numerous applications.    
   

Industries using Machine Learning

Various industries work with Machine Learning technology and have recognized its value. It has helped and continues to help organisations to work in a more effective manner, as well as gain an advantage over their competitors.

1. Financial services:

Machine Learning technology is used in the financial industry due to two key reasons: to prevent fraud and to identify important insights in data. This helps them in deciding on investment opportunities, that is, helps the investors with the process of trading, as well as identify clients with high-risk profiles.

2. Government:

Machine learning has various sources of data that can be drawn used for insights. It also helps in detecting fraud and minimizes identity theft.

3. Health Care:

Machine Learning in the health care sector has introduced wearable devices and sensors that use data to assess a patient’s health in real time, which might lead to improved treatment or diagnosis.

4. Oil and Gas:

There are numerous use cases for the oil and gas industry, and it continues to expand. A few of the use cases are: finding new energy sources, predicting refinery sensor failure, analyzing minerals in the ground, etc.

5. Retail:

Websites use Machine Learning to recommend items that you might like to buy based on your purchase history.

What is the future of Machine Learning?

Machine learning has transformed various sectors of industries including retail, healthcare, finance, etc. and continues to do so in other fields as well. Based on the current trends in technology, the following are a few predictions that have been made related to the future of Machine Learning.

1. Personalization algorithms of Machine Learning offer recommendations to users and attract them to complete certain actions. In future, the personalization algorithms will become more fine-tuned, which will result in more beneficial and successful experiences.
2. With the increase in demand and usage for Machine Learning, the usage of Robots will increase as well.
3. Improvements in unsupervised machine learning algorithms are likely to be observed in the coming years. These advancements will help you develop better algorithms, which will result in faster and more accurate machine learning predictions.
4. Quantum machine learning algorithms hold the potential to transform the field of machine learning. If quantum computers integrate to Machine Learning, it will lead to faster processing of data. This will accelerate the ability to draw insights and synthesize information.