Machine Learning: Classification
Machine Learning: Classification is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Machine Learning. It is structured in 10 modules, over 21h 25m. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 3.7K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Machine Learning courses collection, where we compare it against 5 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 21h 25m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.7★ (3.7K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
10 modulesThe 10-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 21h 25m.
Module 1 · Welcome!
Module 2 · Linear Classifiers & Logistic Regression
Module 3 · Learning Linear Classifiers
Module 4 · Overfitting & Regularization in Logistic Regression
Module 5 · Decision Trees
Module 6 · Preventing Overfitting in Decision Trees
Module 7 · Handling Missing Data
Module 8 · Boosting
Module 9 · Precision-Recall
Module 10 · Scaling to Huge Datasets & Online Learning
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 3.7K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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How much does Machine Learning: Classification cost?
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Does Machine Learning: Classification come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Machine Learning: Classification take?
Coursera lists it at 21h 25m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Machine Learning: Classification suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Machine Learning: Classification cover?
It is organised into 10 modules, starting with Welcome! and going on to Linear Classifiers & Logistic Regression, Learning Linear Classifiers, Overfitting & Regularization in Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, among others. The full outline is on this page.