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I’m Matt Harrison, the author of "Effective XGBoost," a comprehensive guide that has become a cornerstone for data scientists looking to harness the full potential of XGBoost. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of consulting with numerous clients, guiding them through the intricacies of XGBoost.
The insights and practices I’ve shared have often been revelations—unique strategies and methodologies that are not readily available elsewhere. Clients have described working with me as having a personal guide escorting them down a confusing path, transforming their understanding and application of XGBoost from uncertain to confident and effective.
In this course, I’m bringing that same level of personalized guidance and depth of knowledge to you. Our curriculum is designed to provide a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. You will learn through engaging video lectures, hands-on exercises, and real-world projects. Plus, with our multi-tiered course offerings, you can choose the level of support and interaction that best fits your learning style and professional needs.
If you're here, you're likely familiar with XGBoost, but for those who are not yet acquainted, let me introduce you to one of the most transformative tools in the world of data science.
XGBoost is the gold standard for making accurate predictions from tabular data. Whether your crucial data resides in Excel spreadsheets or SQL databases, XGBoost is your go-to solution for turning raw data into actionable insights. Its unmatched performance has led it to dominate numerous machine learning competitions and become a trusted tool for leading companies globally.
Despite its immense power, many of my clients initially find XGBoost overwhelming. That's where I come in. I have developed a comprehensive approach that demystifies this powerful tool, helping my clients understand their data, build compelling models, and easily evaluate their real-world applications.
From finance and energy to medical, software, and publishing industries, I have guided clients through the intricacies of XGBoost, enabling them to leverage its full potential. I am excited to extend the same support to you, helping you harness the power of XGBoost to transform your data into impactful predictions.
Embarking on the journey to master XGBoost can often feel like navigating through a treacherous landscape. Imagine a path that winds through a dense, scary forest of overwhelming data, climbs over rugged, steep mountains of complex algorithms, crosses a vast desert of sparse resources, and sails across an ocean full of monstrous challenges.
But fear not. Just as every map leads to a destination, our XGBoost course is designed to guide you through these obstacles with expert instruction, practical exercises, and personalized support. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to refine your skills, our course offerings provide the right level of guidance and interaction to help you conquer each challenge.
Join us and let us be your guide as you become an XGBoost expert. Together, we will transform these daunting landscapes into stepping stones to your success. Enroll now and start your journey today!
Go Deeper with XGBoost
Learn advanced Python skills to be productive - lambdas, comprehensions, unpacking, and classes
Master Pandas manipulation techniques - get your data explored and prepared
Leverage scikit-learn pipelines - repeatable data prep and feature engineering
Understand model performance - add dollar amounts to models and understand data quality and data quantity
Explore SHAP - understand your model, constraints, and missing features
Tune to perfection - use my tried and true method to ensure that your model is not overfitting
Describe problematic data - discover where your model performs well and where it needs some nudging
I wrote the book on XGBoost, which has opened my door to many opportunities to help global companies. I've developed a system to help them create and determine the efficacy of their models. I want to take you on an interactive journey through your data.
This course provides real-world examples of XGBoost applications. I will walk you through my system.
Unlock the Power of Networking:
One of the greatest advantages of our cohort-based XGBoost course is the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals. Learning in a group setting allows you to connect with peers who share your passion for data science and machine learning. These connections can lead to long-lasting professional relationships, collaborations, and even career opportunities.
Collaborative Learning:
In a cohort course, you’re not just learning from the instructor—you’re learning from each other. Sharing insights, discussing challenges, and brainstorming solutions with your peers enriches the learning experience. By engaging in group discussions and collaborative projects, you gain diverse perspectives that deepen your understanding of XGBoost.
Peer Support
Exposure to Real-World Applications
Enhanced Accountability
Dynamic Interactions
Diverse Perspectives
Deal-World Problem Solving
You’ll work on practical assignments and projects that can use your real-world datasets. Collaborating with your peers on these tasks helps you develop problem-solving skills directly applicable to your career. By the end of the course, you’ll have a work portfolio demonstrating your ability to tackle complex data science problems using XGBoost.
The benefits of a cohort course and transform your learning experience. Network with professionals, learn from each other, and see real-world applications of XGBoost in action. Our structured, supportive, and collaborative environment is designed to help you succeed. Enroll now and become part of a community dedicated to mastering XGBoost together.
Our video lectures are meticulously crafted to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner. Each lecture dives deep into the topics, providing you with a thorough understanding of XGBoost. You can revisit these lectures at any time, ensuring you grasp every detail.
These sessions allow you to engage directly with the instructor, ask questions, and receive immediate feedback. This real-time interaction ensures that you can clarify any doubts, gain deeper insights into complex topics, and receive personalized guidance on applying XGBoost to your projects. Additionally, you'll benefit from the questions and experiences shared by your peers, enriching your understanding and fostering a collaborative learning community. The live Q&A sessions are designed to keep you engaged, motivated, and confident in your journey to mastering XGBoost.
To complement our video lectures, we provide interactive Jupyter notebooks. These notebooks allow you to follow along with the lectures, run code examples, and experiment with XGBoost in real time. This hands-on approach helps solidify your understanding and gives you practical experience with the tools and techniques.
Our comprehensive cheatsheets are designed for quick reference. They summarize key concepts, commands, and best practices in an easy-to-digest format. Whether you need a quick refresher or a handy guide while working on projects, these cheatsheets are an invaluable resource.
Structured learning activities are key to ensuring you stay on track. Our course includes regular assignments, deadlines, and progress checks to keep you accountable. This structured approach helps you maintain momentum and ensures you complete the course successfully.
Homework assignments are an integral part of our course, designed to reinforce your learning. Each assignment challenges you to apply what you've learned to real-world scenarios, enhancing your problem-solving skills and deepening your understanding of XGBoost.
Learning from others is a powerful way to enhance your skills. Our peer review system allows you to receive constructive feedback on your assignments and provide feedback to your peers. This collaborative approach helps you gain new perspectives and improve your work through continuous feedback.
Our cohort-based model encourages networking and collaboration. You’ll have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and learn from each other. These interactions can lead to valuable professional relationships and collaborations that extend beyond the course.
Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate not only validates your hard work and dedication but also enhances your professional credentials. It demonstrates to employers and peers that you have a comprehensive understanding of XGBoost and can apply it effectively in real-world situations.
Enrolling in the Professional version of our XGBoost course offers a premium learning experience with unparalleled support and resources. Here are the key benefits you will enjoy:
1. Personalized Consultation Sessions:
Benefit from two 30-minute one-on-one consultation sessions with our expert instructor. The first session at the start of the course helps tailor the learning experience to your specific goals and projects. The final session provides personalized feedback and guidance on applying XGBoost to your real-world data, ensuring you can effectively implement your learning.
2. Comprehensive Curriculum:
Gain access to an in-depth curriculum covering foundational and advanced topics in XGBoost. From basic data manipulation and model building to advanced techniques like hyperparameter tuning and SHAP values, the course content is designed to equip you with a complete understanding of XGBoost.
3. Interactive Learning:
Participate in regular live Q&A sessions where you can ask questions, receive immediate feedback, and deepen your understanding of the course material. These sessions provide a dynamic, engaging learning environment that enhances comprehension and retention.
4. Hands-On Projects:
Work on practical homework assignments and a comprehensive portfolio project that simulates real-world data science challenges. These hands-on activities allow you to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, reinforcing your learning and confidence.
5. Peer Review and Collaboration:
Engage in peer reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback on assignments. This collaborative approach fosters a supportive learning community, broadens your perspectives, and enhances your problem-solving skills.
6. Networking Opportunities:
Connect with a diverse group of professionals in your cohort. Networking opportunities abound, from collaborative projects to discussion forums, allowing you to build valuable relationships and exchange ideas with like-minded peers.
7. Accountability and Structure:
Stay on track with a well-structured course schedule, regular assignments, and progress checks. The structured approach ensures consistent progress and helps you achieve your learning goals within the set timeframe.
8. Expert Instruction:
Learn from an experienced instructor who is an XGBoost expert and author of Effective XGBoost. Benefit from their extensive knowledge, unique insights, and practical tips you won’t find anywhere else.
9. Certification of Completion:
Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate. This certificate validates your skills and knowledge, enhancing your professional credentials and demonstrating your expertise in XGBoost to potential employers.
10. Access to Resources:
Enjoy comprehensive resources, including detailed video lectures, interactive Jupyter notebooks, and concise cheat sheets. These resources support your learning journey and provide quick references as you work on projects.
By choosing the Professional XGBoost course, you are investing in a premium educational experience that offers personalized support, in-depth knowledge, and practical skills, setting you up for success in data science and machine learning.
The Professional XGBoost course is designed to cater to a diverse audience, ensuring that learners from various backgrounds and experience levels can benefit from the curriculum and expert guidance. Here’s who will find this course particularly valuable:
1. Data Scientists:
For seasoned data scientists, this course offers advanced insights and techniques to refine your skills. You will learn cutting-edge practices and methodologies that can be directly applied to your projects, enhancing your ability to solve complex problems and deliver high-impact results.
2. Machine Learning Engineers:
As a machine learning engineer, you will benefit from the deep dive into XGBoost’s functionalities and optimization techniques. The course covers theory and practical implementation, enabling you to build robust, high-performing models for diverse applications.
3. Analysts and Statisticians:
This course will equip you with essential machine-learning skills if you are an analyst or statistician aiming to transition into data science or enhance your analytical capabilities. You will learn to apply XGBoost to extract meaningful insights and make data-driven decisions.
4. Software Developers:
Software developers interested in expanding their skill set into machine learning will find this course immensely beneficial. The course covers the integration of XGBoost into software applications, allowing you to leverage machine learning to enhance your products and services.
5. Business Intelligence Professionals:
This course provides BI professionals with the tools and knowledge to incorporate machine learning into business strategies. You will learn to use XGBoost to analyze data, predict trends, and drive business decisions, adding significant value to your role.
No matter your background or current level of expertise, the Professional XGBoost course is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of data science and machine learning. Join us and take the next step in your professional journey.
Who is this Course NOT For?
Note that every person described above is in a professional role. This course is not designed for students or folks who want an introduction to machine learning. It is meant to arm professionals with powerful systems that will greatly impact their organizations. If you are not in a position to make an impact at your organization, this course is not for you!
The material is taught over six weeks. The topics include a review of Python and Pandas, an introduction to XGBoost, tuning using advanced techniques, model evaluation, enhancing performance through constraints, and discovering model weaknesses.
A basic understanding of Python and fundamental data manipulation using libraries like Pandas is recommended. However, the course starts with a review of these essential skills, making it accessible even if you need a refresher. No prior experience with XGBoost is required.
Each week in our Professional XGBoost course is designed to maximize your learning and engagement. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect each week:
1. In-Depth Video Lecture:
When: Monday
Content: Watch an engaging and comprehensive video lecture that explores the week’s core concepts. These lectures provide theoretical knowledge and practical insights, helping you understand the material thoroughly.
2. Homework Assignments:
When: Tuesday
Content: Start working on practical homework assignments to reinforce your learning. These assignments challenge you to apply the concepts covered in the lectures to real-world problems, enhancing your understanding and skills.
3. Live Q&A/Homework Discussion:
When: Wednesday
Content: Participate in a live Q&A session with the instructor to ask questions, clarify doubts, and discuss homework challenges. This interactive session ensures you receive real-time feedback and support.
4. Peer Review:
When: Friday
Content: Review and provide constructive feedback on the homework submissions of two peers. This process helps you learn from others’ approaches and improves your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
5. Networking Opportunities:
When: Ongoing
Content: Connect with fellow learners through discussion forums, collaborative projects, and peer reviews. These interactions provide valuable networking opportunities and enrich your learning experience.
With this structured approach each week, you’ll benefit from a balanced mix of instructional content, practical application, and collaborative learning, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging educational journey in mastering XGBoost.
You can access regular live Q&A sessions for real-time interaction and feedback. Additionally, for those who purchased the professional package, the two personalized consultation sessions provide tailored guidance to help you apply XGBoost to your projects.
While the course is structured to follow a weekly schedule to maintain accountability and progress, you have access to all video lectures, resources, and recorded live sessions to review at your convenience. This flexibility allows you to learn at a pace that suits you best. However, to qualify for a certificate, you must complete the homework in the allotted six weeks.
All live Q&A sessions are recorded and made available to you. If you miss a session, you can review the recording at your convenience to stay up-to-date with the course material.
Many companies support professional development and may reimburse the cost of training. Additionally, the skills and knowledge you gain from this course can directly benefit your role and contribute to your organization’s success.
The course includes numerous opportunities for networking, such as collaborative projects, peer reviews, and discussion forums. Engaging with your peers allows you to share insights, gain diverse perspectives, and build valuable professional relationships.
We are committed to providing a high-quality learning experience. If you are not satisfied with the course, please contact us within 3 weeks to discuss your concerns, and we will do our best to address them.
Was that a question? 😉
The Professional XGBoost course is designed for professionals seeking advanced, high-quality training that delivers tangible results. Its depth and breadth, combined with personalized support and real-world applications, provide immense value far exceeding typical online courses. You will be challenged to find this information anywhere else. I've consulted with many folks using XGBoost, unfamiliar with the techniques and tools used here.
This course is not designed for students or folks who want an introduction to machine learning. It is meant to arm professionals with powerful systems that will greatly impact their organizations. If you are not in a position to make an impact at your organization, this course is not for you!
If you were to hire me for consulting services, the cost would be significantly higher than the price of this course. By enrolling in the Professional XGBoost course, you receive the same level of expert guidance and support at a fraction of the cost. This makes the course an incredibly cost-effective investment in your professional development.
We understand that the cost may be a concern for professionals in non-US locations. If you find the price prohibitive, please reach out to us. We are committed to making this valuable training accessible and can work out a discount to accommodate different economic circumstances.
Investing in this course enhances your skills and opens up new career opportunities and advancements. The knowledge and practical experience you gain will enable you to tackle complex data science challenges, making you a valuable asset to any organization. The return on investment from the skills and career growth you achieve will far outweigh the initial cost of the course.
Options to fit your needs
Video Lectures:
Access to all in-depth video lectures covering core and advanced XGBoost concepts.
Handouts/Cheatsheets:
Comprehensive handouts and cheatsheets summarizing key points and best practices.
Interactive Jupyter Notebooks:
Hands-on practice with Jupyter notebooks containing code examples and exercises.
Self-Paced Learning:
Flexible learning schedule to complete the course at your own pace.
$499
Everything in Basic, plus:
Live Q&A Sessions:
Weekly live Q&A sessions with the instructor to clarify doubts and gain deeper insights.
Live Homework Discussions:
Real-time discussions on homework assignments, allowing you to learn collaboratively.
Peer Review and Feedback:
Engage in peer reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback on assignments.
Networking Opportunities:
Opportunities to network with like-minded professionals and build valuable connections.
$999
Everything in Standard, plus:
Personalized Consultation Sessions:
Two half-hour one-on-one consultation sessions with the instructor. One session at the start to tailor the learning experience and one session at the end for personalized feedback on your projects.
Customized Guidance:
Tailored advice and support for applying XGBoost to your specific work projects and data.
Advanced Project Work:
In-depth guidance on a comprehensive portfolio project that showcases your XGBoost expertise.
$1999