Matrix Calculus for Data Science & Machine Learning

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course is designed to introduce you to the powerful world of Matrix Calculus, specifically focusing on its application in Data Science and Machine Learning. By the end of the course, you will gain a strong foundation in the essential calculus concepts, such as matrix and vector derivatives, optimization techniques, and their real-world a…