Mathematics for Machine Learning
Offered by Imperial College London. Mathematics for Machine Learning.
Mathematics for Machine Learning is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Machine Learning. It is structured in 3 modules, over 1 month. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 15.1K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Machine Learning courses collection, where we compare it against 2 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 1 month |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (15.1K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
3 modulesThe 3-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 1 month.
Module 1 · Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra
Module 2 · Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus
Module 3 · Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 15.1K learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Mathematics for Machine Learning cost?
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Does Mathematics for Machine Learning 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 Mathematics for Machine Learning take?
Coursera lists it at 1 month. 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 Mathematics for Machine Learning suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Mathematics for Machine Learning cover?
It is organised into 3 modules, starting with Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra and going on to Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus, Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA. The full outline is on this page.