Machine Learning: Practical Applications Online Certificate Course

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Machine Learning: Practical Applications

The London School of Economics and Political Science

Machine Learning: Practical Applications

Acquire technical machine learning skills to address business challenges and guide decision-making processes.

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24 June 2026

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Course overview

$229.4 billion

The projected value of the data market by 2025, reflecting the escalating demand for skilled data specialists.Tech Guide (Jan, 2024).

$771.38 billion

The forecasted global machine learning market size by 2032, up from $38.11 billion in 2022.Precedence Research (Jul, 2023).

Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)

The convergence of various fields, such as data mining, statistics, optimisation, and computing, has given rise to machine learning, which is rapidly gaining adoption across diverse industries. One of the key advantages of machine learning is its capability to handle large datasets and solve complex problems. From commercial applications like search engines and recommendation systems (think Netflix and Amazon) to financial institutions for predicting customer behaviour, compliance, risk, and algorithmic trading, machine learning is proving to be a game-changer.

If you're looking to upskill in machine learning and its applications, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) offers an eight-week online technical course that covers a comprehensive range of machine learning methods. Through practical case studies and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to apply machine learning models to real-world problems and interpret the resulting predictions to make informed business decisions. The course is designed to help you build your expertise in modern business analytics and gain valuable insights into how machine learning is used today.

Is this course for you?

If you are a mid to senior manager, data specialist, consultant, analyst, IT, or business professional looking to integrate machine learning techniques to improve data analytics in your organisation, this online certificate course is designed for you. This course offers an in-depth exploration of core principles and machine learning methods, which will benefit those interested in practical applications. Whether you are looking to upskill, transition into a data science role, or improve your understanding of business applications of data science, this course will help develop and validate your practical machine learning skills and knowledge.

Prerequisites

This course is technical in nature. It makes use of coding in R and covers the application of machine learning in business. Some algebraic and calculus knowledge is strongly advised, but is not required. Training in tertiary-level statistics and knowledge of a functional or object-oriented language are advantageous. HTML is not considered a programming language in this context. No specific software is required for this online certificate course.

This Machine Learning: Practical Applications online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies.

The course has an estimated 75 hours of learning.

Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.

Course overview

Introduction

Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)

The convergence of various fields, such as data mining, statistics, optimisation, and computing, has given rise to machine learning, which is rapidly gaining adoption across diverse industries. One of the key advantages of machine learning is its capability to handle large datasets and solve complex problems. From commercial applications like search engines and recommendation systems (think Netflix and Amazon) to financial institutions for predicting customer behaviour, compliance, risk, and algorithmic trading, machine learning is proving to be a game-changer.

If you're looking to upskill in machine learning and its applications, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) offers an eight-week online technical course that covers a comprehensive range of machine learning methods. Through practical case studies and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to apply machine learning models to real-world problems and interpret the resulting predictions to make informed business decisions. The course is designed to help you build your expertise in modern business analytics and gain valuable insights into how machine learning is used today.

Is this course for you?

If you are a mid to senior manager, data specialist, consultant, analyst, IT, or business professional looking to integrate machine learning techniques to improve data analytics in your organisation, this online certificate course is designed for you. This course offers an in-depth exploration of core principles and machine learning methods, which will benefit those interested in practical applications. Whether you are looking to upskill, transition into a data science role, or improve your understanding of business applications of data science, this course will help develop and validate your practical machine learning skills and knowledge.

Prerequisites

This course is technical in nature. It makes use of coding in R and covers the application of machine learning in business. Some algebraic and calculus knowledge is strongly advised, but is not required. Training in tertiary-level statistics and knowledge of a functional or object-oriented language are advantageous. HTML is not considered a programming language in this context. No specific software is required for this online certificate course.

This Machine Learning: Practical Applications online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies.

The course has an estimated 75 hours of learning.

Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.

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What will set you apart

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:The confidence to make more informed business decisions and solve complex problems by understanding how different machine learning models can be applied to a variety of data sets.The skills to implement various machine learning techniques, including regression, variable selection, shrinkage methods, classification, dimension reduction, and unsupervised learning.Upgraded mathematics and statistics knowledge, and the foundations of coding in R.Knowledge of the latest frontiers of machine learning, such as neural networks, and how these can be applied to your business context.Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Course curriculum

Apply machine learning techniques to resolve business problems and facilitate data-driven decision-making throughout the weekly modules of this online certificate course.Module breakdown

Orientation module

Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1

Learning from data

Module 2

Principles of machine learning

Module 3

Regression

Module 4

Variable selection and shrinkage methods

Module 5

Classification

Module 6

Tree-based methods and ensemble learning

Module 7

Introduction to neural networks

Module 8

Unsupervised learning

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What past studentsthink

David Ooms

Independent digital transformation consultant and manager, Digitalize & Conquer

I had a very pleasant experience overall taking the Machine Learning: Practical Applications course. The course text explains the subject in clear wording and I truly appreciated the opportunity to apply the concepts on real-world datasets. The forum discussions also encouraged us to think about ways to use the knowledge and skills that were acquired in our own professional contexts. Totally worth the time invested!

Your Course Convenors

The design of this online certificate course is guided by LSE faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course. View the prospectus to see all the industry thought leaders featured on this course.

Dr Yining Chen

Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, LSE

Dr Kostas Kalogeropoulos

Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, LSE

About the certificate

Cultivate technical expertise in machine learning and earn an official certificate of competence from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

Your digital certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you upon successful completion of the course, as per the stipulated requirements. YOUR INFORMATION

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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.

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As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.

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On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please visit your Account page here.

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