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by azinman2 2156 days ago
For ML you really need both a class on probability theory, linear algebra, and/or a dedicated ML class. Lots of ML math ends up being the same principals over and over again. They may be borrowed from bigger subject matter, but often times you don't need to be an expert in those to get far. That said, if you're an ML researcher, then you definitely benefit from a very solid math/physics background. But if you're an ML researcher, chances are you did not only undergrad but a PhD as well, and you're not just considering an online certificate.
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You need to know what grad is, that's Calc III. Is SVD even covered in Linear Algebra I? Convergence rate is also something you should understand.

This stuff is all pretty deep into undergrad curricula.