Probability for Machine Learning
Free Beginner course · 10 lessons · 2 weeks · Certificate on completion
Learn the probability ideas behind classifiers, uncertainty and generative models. 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
- Random variables
- Conditional probability
- Bayes' theorem in practice
- Common distributions
- Joint and marginal distributions
- Maximum likelihood
Skills you'll pick up
- Random variables
- Conditional probability
- Bayes' theorem in practice
- Common distributions
- Joint and marginal distributio
- Maximum likelihood
Tools covered
- Probability for ML
- Real-world projects
- Quizzes
- Final exam
Course modules
Module 1: Random variables
Module 1 of Probability for Machine Learning. 3 lessons · 3h
Module 2: Common distributions
Module 2 of Probability for Machine Learning. 3 lessons · 3h
Module 3: Entropy and cross-entropy
Module 3 of Probability for Machine Learning. 2 lessons · 2h
Module 4: Sampling methods
Module 4 of Probability for Machine Learning. 2 lessons · 2h
Lessons in this course
- Random variables
- Conditional probability
- Bayes' theorem in practice
- Common distributions
- Joint and marginal distributions
- Maximum likelihood
- Entropy and cross-entropy
- Naive Bayes classifiers
- Sampling methods
- Uncertainty in predictions
Instructor
Priya Nair — Data Science Lead
Priya Nair is a Data Science Lead with years of hands-on experience teaching Probability for ML to thousands of learners worldwide.
Certificate
Finish every lesson and pass the final exam to earn a free, verifiable Learnera certificate for Probability 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 · 73,216 open roles worldwide
- Probability for ML Specialist
- Senior Probability for ML Lead
- Probability for ML Consultant
Frequently asked questions
Is the Probability for Machine Learning course free?
Yes. Every Learnera course, including Probability for Machine Learning, is completely free — lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and the certificate.
How long does Probability 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.