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Introduction to Applied Machine Learning

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An Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) course on Coursera that focuses on the part of ML that decides whether a project succeeds: defining the problem and preparing the data. Rather than algorithms, it emphasises the practical judgement around framing and data readiness. Valuable for people who will lead or shape ML projects rather than just build models.

Good for: Learning to frame ML problems and prepare data — the make-or-break part.

Less suitable if: You want to learn algorithms or write model code.

Skills you'll gain

Applied machine learningProblem framingData preparationML project planningData readiness

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You will shape or lead ML projects
You want the practical, non-algorithm side
You value judgement over coding

Consider something else if you…

You want to learn algorithms
You want hands-on model coding
You already scope ML projects well

Requirements: Some familiarity with ML concepts helps.

Realistic time: Around 8–12 hours.

About this course

Introduction to Applied Machine Learning focuses on the part of ML that decides whether a project succeeds: defining the problem and preparing the data. From Amii (the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) and instructor Anna Koop, it teaches how to take a real business need — in finance, medicine, engineering, or elsewhere — and turn it into a well-framed machine-learning application.

What you'll learn

Define a machine-learning problem clearly
Turn a business need into an ML application
Survey available data and spot ML opportunities
Prepare data for effective machine learning
Recognise where ML adds value — and where it doesn't
Set up a project for success before modelling

This course includes

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Certificate
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Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

You can audit the course free on Coursera. A certificate needs a Coursera subscription (about $49/month) or Coursera Plus, with financial aid available.

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A Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) certificate on Coursera is a credible learning record. It is a course certificate rather than a professional qualification or degree.

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Anna Koop
Coursera instructor

Anna Koop teaches for the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), one of Canada's leading AI research institutes. The course reflects Amii's applied focus — getting ML to work on real problems, not just algorithms in isolation.

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Frequently asked questions

No — it focuses on defining the problem and preparing data, the practical judgement that decides whether an ML project succeeds.
Yes, you can audit it free; the certificate needs a Coursera subscription or Coursera Plus.
People who will lead or shape ML projects, more than hands-on model builders.
Some familiarity with ML concepts helps you get the most from it.
Around 8–12 hours.
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