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Machine Learning with Python Certification

4.7(5,800) on freeCodeCamp·890K enrolled
Intermediate 300 hours English Course CertificateFREE
Our recommendation
freeCodeCamp's machine-learning certification, introducing TensorFlow and neural networks through projects. It is a free, hands-on route into applied machine learning for people who already know Python, though it moves fast and is lighter on theory than a full university course.

Good for: Python programmers who want a free, hands-on introduction to machine learning.

Less suitable if: You are new to Python, or you want deep mathematical theory.

Skills you'll gain

Machine learningTensorFlowNeural networksPythonModel building

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You know Python
You want hands-on ML
You learn by building

Consider something else if you…

You are new to Python
You want deep theory
You want a guided course

Requirements: Python; intermediate.

Realistic time: freeCodeCamp lists about 300 hours; pace varies. A couple of months part-time.

About this course

freeCodeCamp's Machine Learning certification is built in partnership with TensorFlow and uses TensorFlow 2.x as the primary framework. It covers core neural network concepts (dense layers, convolutional networks, recurrent networks), natural language processing, reinforcement learning basics, and model evaluation — structured around video content developed with input from MIT.

What you'll learn

Build and train dense and convolutional neural networks with TensorFlow
Implement text classification with NLP techniques
Apply reinforcement learning fundamentals
Evaluate model performance and address overfitting
Complete five ML certification projects

This course includes

300h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Free, including the certificate. freeCodeCamp is donation-funded.

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A free freeCodeCamp certificate; the projects matter most to employers.

Instructor

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Produced by freeCodeCamp in partnership with TensorFlow, with curriculum input from MIT, covering applied machine learning through practical TensorFlow projects.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. It assumes Python and focuses on applying machine learning rather than teaching the language.
Completely, certificate included. freeCodeCamp is donation-funded.
Mostly hands-on with TensorFlow and neural networks. It is lighter on maths than a university ML course.
Yes as a free, practical first step into applied machine learning. Pair it with a theory course for depth.
freeCodeCamp estimates about 300 hours; pace varies. A couple of months part-time is common.
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