Linear Algebra for Machine Learning
Free Beginner course · 10 lessons · 2 weeks · Certificate on completion
Build the vector and matrix intuition that every ML model quietly depends on. Across 10 lessons you'll move from fundamentals to a portfolio-ready outcome — at your own pace, with quizzes after each lesson and a final exam to certify your mastery.
What you'll learn
- Vectors as data
- Dot products and similarity
- Matrices as transformations
- Matrix multiplication intuition
- Systems of equations
- Eigenvectors and eigenvalues
Skills you'll pick up
- Vectors as data
- Dot products and similarity
- Matrices as transformations
- Matrix multiplication intuitio
- Systems of equations
- Eigenvectors and eigenvalues
Tools covered
- Linear Algebra for ML
- Real-world projects
- Quizzes
- Final exam
Course modules
Module 1: Vectors as data
Module 1 of Linear Algebra for Machine Learning. 3 lessons · 3h
Module 2: Matrix multiplication intuition
Module 2 of Linear Algebra for Machine Learning. 3 lessons · 3h
Module 3: Singular value decomposition
Module 3 of Linear Algebra for Machine Learning. 2 lessons · 2h
Module 4: Linear algebra in NumPy
Module 4 of Linear Algebra for Machine Learning. 2 lessons · 2h
Lessons in this course
- Vectors as data
- Dot products and similarity
- Matrices as transformations
- Matrix multiplication intuition
- Systems of equations
- Eigenvectors and eigenvalues
- Singular value decomposition
- Projections and least squares
- Linear algebra in NumPy
- Where it shows up in ML
Instructor
Elena Sokolova — Applied ML Researcher
Elena Sokolova is a Applied ML Researcher with years of hands-on experience teaching Linear Algebra for ML to thousands of learners worldwide.
Certificate
Finish every lesson and pass the final exam to earn a free, verifiable Learnera certificate for Linear Algebra for Machine Learning. It can be downloaded as a PDF and shared on LinkedIn.
Career outcomes
Median global salary $100,000 per year · median India salary ₹14,00,000 per year · 92,581 open roles worldwide
- Linear Algebra for ML Specialist
- Senior Linear Algebra for ML Lead
- Linear Algebra for ML Consultant
Frequently asked questions
Is the Linear Algebra for Machine Learning course free?
Yes. Every Learnera course, including Linear Algebra for Machine Learning, is completely free — lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and the certificate.
How long does Linear Algebra for Machine Learning take?
10 lessons, typically completed in 2 weeks at a comfortable pace.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — pass the final exam and you receive a free, verifiable certificate you can share on LinkedIn.