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Statistics & Probability for Machine Learning

Build the mathematical intuition behind ML algorithms. Master descriptive statistics, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and Bayesian thinking — with Python throughout.

4.7(1,900 ratings)
17K+ students enrolled
Last updated: January 2026EnglishSubtitles: English

What You'll Learn

Calculate and interpret mean, median, variance, and standard deviation

Understand and apply probability rules, conditional probability, and Bayes' theorem

Identify and work with key probability distributions (Normal, Binomial, Poisson)

Perform hypothesis tests: t-test, chi-square, ANOVA

Compute and interpret correlation and linear regression coefficients

Apply statistical thinking to evaluate ML model performance

Curriculum Breakdown

4 Modules 20 Lessons • 24h Total8+ Downloadable Resources
Sample Spaces, Events & Probability Rules
11:00
Conditional Probability & Independence
12:00
Bayes' Theorem with Real Examples
13:30
Common Distributions: Normal, Binomial, Poisson
14:00
The Central Limit Theorem Explained
12:00

Learning Format

Video Lessons

High-quality recorded lessons you can watch at your own pace.

20 lessons

Hands-on Projects

Real-world projects that reinforce every concept you learn.

2 projects

Certificate

Earn a verifiable certificate upon successful completion.

On completion

Certification Details

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Statistics & Probability for ML Certificate

Issued by Tech101

Demonstrate the statistical foundations that underpin all machine learning algorithms.

Certificate Requirements

  • Shareable on LinkedIn
  • PDF download
  • Unique verification ID

Completion Certificate

Awarded upon finishing all course content and submitting projects. Shows dedication and completion.

Graded Certificate

Earned by passing the final assessment with 70%+ score. Demonstrates verified skill proficiency.

Your Instructor

SJ

Sarah Johnson

Data Scientist & ML Engineer

Sarah has 10 years of experience in data science and machine learning, previously at Google AI and DeepMind.

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Requirements & Prerequisites

Technical Requirements

  • Python basics and NumPy fundamentals
  • High-school level algebra

Who This Course Is For

  • Data science students who want to understand ML algorithms deeply
  • Developers moving into machine learning roles
  • Anyone who skipped stats class and now needs it

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