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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.
This skill path includes
This skill path includes
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary28 hoursProjects
17Prerequisites
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!
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Projects in this skill path
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Python Syntax: Medical Insurance Project
Use Python to calculate medical insurance rate costs! - practice Project
Python Functions: Medical Insurance Project
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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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