Python Machine Learning with AI Training Syllabus
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial
Intelligence (AI) using Python. Students will learn key ML algorithms, AI concepts, and practical
implementation using Python libraries like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Python programming
Understanding of mathematics (linear algebra, calculus, statistics)
Familiarity with data structures and algorithms (helpful but not mandatory)
Course Duration
1. Total Duration: 8-12 weeks (flexible based on intensity)
2. Weekly Commitment: 5-10 hours (lectures + hands-on projects)
Syllabus Breakdown
Module 1: Introduction to Python for ML & AI
1. Python basics (refresher)
2. NumPy for numerical computing
3. Pandas for data manipulation
4. Matplotlib & Seaborn for data visualization
5. Jupyter Notebooks for ML workflows
Module 2: Fundamentals of Machine Learning
What is Machine Learning?
1. Types of ML: Supervised, Unsupervised, Reinforcement Learning
2. ML workflow: Data collection → Preprocessing → Training → Evaluation
3. Bias-Variance Tradeoff
4. Overfitting & Underfitting
Module 3: Supervised Learning
1. Regression:
2. Linear Regression
3. Polynomial Regression
4. Ridge & Lasso Regression
Classification:
Logistic Regression
Decision Trees & Random Forests
Support Vector Machines (SVM)
Naive Bayes
K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)
Evaluation Metrics (MSE, R², Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1, ROC-AUC)
Module 4: Unsupervised Learning
1. Clustering:
2. K-Means
3. Hierarchical Clustering
4. DBSCAN
5. Dimensionality Reduction:
6. Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
7. t-SNE
8. Anomaly Detection
Module 5: Deep Learning & Neural Networks
1. Introduction to Deep Learning
2. Perceptrons & Activation Functions
3. Feedforward Neural Networks (FNN)
4. Training Neural Networks (Backpropagation, Gradient Descent)
5. TensorFlow & Keras Basics
6. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) for Image Processing
7. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) for Time Series & NLP
Module 6: AI & Advanced Topics
1. Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Python (NLTK, spaCy, Transformers)
2. Reinforcement Learning Basics (Q-Learning, Deep Q Networks)
3. Introduction to Generative AI (GANs, Transformers)
4. Model Deployment (Flask, FastAPI, ONNX)
5. Ethics in AI & Responsible AI Practices
Module 7: Capstone Project
1. End to-end ML/AI project (from data collection to deployment)
2. Real-world case studies (Healthcare, Finance, E-commerce, etc.)
3. Model optimization & hyperparameter tuning (GridSearch, RandomSearch)
4. Final presentation & code review
Tools & Libraries Covered
1. Python Libraries: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit-learn
2. Deep Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch
3. NLP Tools: NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers
4. Deployment: Flask, FastAPI, Docker
Assessment & Certification
1. Quizzes & Assignments (Weekly coding tasks)
2. Kaggle Competitions (Optional)
3. Final Project Submission
4. Certificate of Completion (Upon successful completion)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
✅ Understand core ML & AI concepts
✅ Build and train ML models using Python
✅ Work with real-world datasets
✅ Implement deep learning models (CNN, RNN)
✅ Deploy ML models in production
✅ Be prepared for advanced AI/ML roles
