Build a Recommender System
Learn everything you need to build a recommender system from scratch.
Includes Recommender Systems, Naive Bayes, SVMs, scikit-learn, Machine Learning, Python, and more.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
1 monthCertificate of completion
YesPrerequisites
None
About this skill path
Recommender systems are algorithms that use our past behavior to make recommendations, like what to watch or listen to next. Whether you want to build your own recommender system or just understand how these algorithms work, this Skill Path will take you from complete beginner to understanding and coding your own recommender algorithms in Python.
Skills you'll gain
- Code in Python for data analysis
- Use regression and classification models
- Build recommender systems
Syllabus
6 units • 20 lessons • 17 projects • 18 quizzes- 1
Introduction to Recommender Systems
Introduction to Recommender Systems!
- 2
Python Fundamentals for Recommender Systems
Welcome to Python Fundamentals for Recommender Systems!
- 3
Pandas for Recommender Systems
Pandas for Recommender Systems
- 4
Data Analysis for Recommender Systems
Data Analysis for Recommenders
- 5
Supervised Machine Learning for Recommenders
Supervised Machine Learning for Recommenders
- 6
Build your First Recommender System
Build your First Recommender System!
Hands-on learning
Don't just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You'll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Projects in this skill path
- Project
Python Syntax: Medical Insurance Project
Use Python to calculate medical insurance rate costs! - Project
Python Functions: Medical Insurance Project
In this project, you will write a Python function that estimates medical insurance costs. - Project
Python Control Flow: Medical Insurance Project
Use Python control flow to provide advice on how individuals can lower their medical insurance costs.
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