NPTEL Certification Course on Foundations of Machine Learning 2026
About
A comprehensive technical certification course designed to bridge the gap between classical theory and modern machine learning understanding. The curriculum focuses deeply on the theoretical and mathematical foundations of ML algorithms, providing learners with the foundational principles required to transition into advanced core research. The course offers 04 academic credit points and is conducted by Dr. J. Saketha Nath, Professor at IIT Hyderabad.
Eligibility
Must possess baseline engineering mathematics knowledge, specifically with a working understanding of Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, and Optimization principles. Enrollment and learning are completely free for all categories of participants.
Target Group
Students planning to start research in core Machine Learning, learners wanting to understand theoretical ML foundations, and academic groups curious about algorithmic theory.
Contact Information
Open Enrollment (No seat restriction for the online learning phase)
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