Learn to build reliable, real-world ML & AI by applying evidence-based practices that prevent failure and boost trust in your models.
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Course overview
š„ Enrollment Now Open ā Limited Spots for Cohort 1
This is the most rigorous, zero-fluff data science course availableādesigned for real-world performance, not leaderboard optics. Itās built to help you avoid costly ML failures and deliver projects that are validated, trusted, and decision-ready.
Enrollment for Cohort 1 is now open.
Spots are limited and pricing may increase without notice. We cap enrollment intentionally to keep this a focused, high-impact experienceānot a mass-market funnel.
š Secure your seat and build the skillset top ML teams use to prevent failure and ship models that actually work.
š§ Built for Real-World Data Scientists, Technical and Business Leaders
ā Tired of models that look great in notebooks but fail in production?
ā Want to avoid being the next Zillow or AI ethics headline?
ā Need to build systems that decision-makers trustāwithout overselling?
This course isnāt about trendy frameworks or flashy benchmarks. Itās about mastering the core principles ofĀ evidence-based modelingārigor, reproducibility, and relevanceāso your models deliver value, not damage.
The real world isnāt Kaggle. Mistakes here donāt just failāthey mislead, waste budgets, and erode trust.
š” You'll Learn How To:
š Audit your ML pipelines for hidden risks like leakage and metric misuse
š Design projects with testable hypotheses and stakeholder alignment
š Evaluate models with calibration, prediction intervals, and external validation
š Communicate uncertainty without undercutting credibility
š Ship reproducible workflows that survive peer reviewĀ andĀ executive scrutiny
Each session blends the theory that matters with practical tools you can deploy immediatelyāwhether you're building models in production or reviewing them at the leadership table.
By the end, you wonāt just understand what went wrong in failed projects.
Youāll know how to build ones that donāt.
šØāš« Meet Your Instructor: Dr. Valeriy Manokhin
Dr. Valeriy Manokhin is an internationally recognized expert in machine learning, forecasting, and uncertainty quantification. Heās known for bridging academic rigor with real-world impactāturning research into results that scale in production.
ā Designed evidence-based ML systems for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups
ā Authored 4 bestselling books on forecasting, uncertainty, and applied machine learning
ā Published peer-reviewed research in top ML journals on Machine Learning, Forecasting and Conformal Prediction
ā Outperformed leading consulting firms in competitive AI tenders
ā Delivered mission-critical DS/ML systems for global enterprises
ā Designed industry-first training on Conformal Prediction and Modern Forecasting
ā Helped teams avoid multi-million dollar mistakes by upgrading their modeling rigor
His evidence-based teaching is trusted by senior data scientists, ML engineers, researchers, and leaders across industries.
š Trusted by Professionals From:
Amazon, Meta, Google, Morgan Stanley, Bayer, NTT Data, Spotify, Capgemini, Daybreak AI, and moreāplus PhD researchers and faculty from top institutions like UCL, UBC, TU Munich, and KTH.
Students range from principal data scientists and ML engineers to analytics directors, researchers, and technical founders.
ā What This Course Is Not
š« Not a Python 101 or sklearn tutorial
š« Not a repackaged blog post or buzzword bingo
š« Not a black-box shortcut or AI hype machine
This is a practical, strategic, zero-hype program for those who want to lead withĀ rigor, credibility, and clarityĀ in data science.
ā Final Call
If you're ready to stop shipping untrustworthy models and start building AI and ML systems that withstand scrutiny, this is your moment.
Cohort 1 is now open.
Seats are limited. Price may rise without notice. š Enroll now to lock in your spot.
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Data Scientists & ML Engineers
Avoid silent failures and ship ML models that are validated, trustworthy, and built for the real world.
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Executives & Decision-Makers
Learn how to assess AI/ML project risk, ask the right questions, and ensure your investments are evidence-based
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Researchers & Academics
Bridge the gap between ML theory and practice by applying scientific rigor to real-world, production-grade data scie
Comfort with high-school level math, including basic algebra, probability, and statistics. No advanced math or calculus required.
Basic proficiency in Python.Ā You should be able to read and write simple code using tools likeĀ pandas,Ā numpy, andĀ scikit-learn.
Audit real-world ML pipelines to catch errors like data leakage, poor validation, and misleading performance metrics.
Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what theyāll learn.
Redesign flawed DS projects by applying evidence-first scoping, metrics, and validation strategies.
Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what theyāll learn.
Evaluate model trust with calibration, external validation, and prediction intervals that go beyond accuracy.
Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what theyāll learn.
Create reproducible workflows using evidence-based methods to reduce bias and improve reliability.
Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what theyāll learn.
Deliver evidence-backed insights by clearly communicating uncertainty and model limitations to any audience.
Live sessions
Learn directly from Valery Manokhin, PhD, MBA, CQF in a real-time, interactive format.
ā¾ļøĀ Lifetime Access
Revisit all course materials, recordings, and resourcesĀ anytime you needāno expiration, no gatekeeping. Use it as a long-term reference.
šĀ Community of Global Peers
Join a private community of professionals from top companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley. Walmart, Target.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
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ā Meet Your Instructor: Valeriy Manokhin. PhD, MBA, CQF
PhD in Machine Learning. Trusted by Fortune 500s, startups, and researchers worldwide.
Dr. Valery Manokhin is a 4Ć bestselling author, includingĀ Practical Guide to Applied Conformal Prediction in PythonandĀ & Mastering Modern Time Series ForecastingĀ (ranked #1 on Leanpub in Machine Learning, Forecasting & Time Series).
His work bridges cutting-edge academic research with high-stakes, real-world AI and data science systems.
He has helped build and deploy ML pipelines that drive millions in business impactāacross finance, energy, tech, and industrial sectors.
Valeryās approach is backed byĀ peer-reviewed researchĀ in top machine learning journals (JMLR, Springer ML), and shaped by the realities of production systems where failure is expensive and accountability matters.
In this course, he brings that same evidence-first mindset to the broader field of data scienceāgiving you the tools to validate your models, communicate uncertainty, and lead projects that actually work.
Enroll now to move beyond accuracyāand start delivering results you can defend.
4-6 hours per week
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
17:00pm - 19:00pm UK time
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
Youāll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you