
Deep Learning Specialization
Mastering Deep Learning for Advanced AI Research and Development
Skills you will gain:
This self-paced specialization provides an in-depth exploration of deep learning, covering theoretical foundations and practical implementations. Participants will gain expertise in neural networks, convolutional networks, sequence models, and other advanced topics, preparing them for cutting-edge AI research and applications.
Aim: To equip PhD scholars and academicians with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in deep learning techniques and neural networks, essential for advanced AI research and development roles.
Program Objectives:
- Master deep learning techniques and neural networks.
- Apply deep learning models to real-world problems.
- Optimize and improve deep learning models.
- Conduct advanced AI research.
- Implement state-of-the-art deep learning projects.
What you will learn?
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Module 1: Introduction to Deep Learning
- Overview of Deep Learning
- Definition and Scope
- History and Evolution of Deep Learning
- Milestones and Key Figures
- Key Applications of Deep Learning
- Real-World Use Cases
- Basic Concepts and Terminology
- Fundamental Terms and Definitions
Module 2: Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Introduction to Neural Networks
- Basic Structure and Function
- Perceptrons and Multilayer Perceptrons
- Single-Layer vs. Multi-Layer Perceptrons
- Activation Functions
- Common Activation Functions and Their Roles
- Training Neural Networks
- Process and Techniques
- Backpropagation Algorithm
- Detailed Explanation
- Loss Functions and Optimization
- Types and Applications
Module 3: Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization, and Optimization
- Hyperparameter Tuning
- Methods and Strategies
- Regularization Techniques
- L1 and L2 Regularization
- Dropout
- Data Augmentation
- Optimization Algorithms
- Gradient Descent Variants
- Adam, RMSprop, and Other Optimizers
- Batch Normalization
- Concepts and Benefits
- Early Stopping and Model Checkpointing
- Implementation and Advantages
Module 4: Structuring Machine Learning Projects
- Project Workflow and Best Practices
- End-to-End Process
- Data Preparation and Preprocessing
- Techniques and Tools
- Training, Validation, and Test Sets
- Splitting and Management
- Model Selection and Evaluation Metrics
- Criteria and Methods
- Debugging and Error Analysis
- Strategies and Techniques
- Deployment and Monitoring
- Best Practices and Tools
Module 5: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
- Introduction to CNNs
- Basic Concepts and Architecture
- Convolutional Layers
- Function and Implementation
- Pooling Layers
- Types and Applications
- Fully Connected Layers
- Role in CNNs
- Transfer Learning and Pre-trained Models
- Techniques and Benefits
- Advanced CNN Architectures
- AlexNet
- VGGNet
- ResNet
- InceptionNet
Module 6: Sequence Models
- Introduction to Sequence Models
- Overview and Applications
- Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
- Basic Concepts and Uses
- Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Networks
- Structure and Function
- Gated Recurrent Units (GRUs)
- Comparison with LSTMs
- Sequence to Sequence Models
- Applications and Examples
- Attention Mechanisms
- Theory and Implementation
- Transformer Models
- Detailed Overview
Module 7: Advanced Topics in Deep Learning
- Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
- Concepts and Applications
- Autoencoders and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)
- Theory and Use Cases
- Reinforcement Learning
- Basics and Applications
- Deep Reinforcement Learning
- Advanced Techniques
- Meta-Learning and Few-Shot Learning
- Concepts and Examples
- Neural Architecture Search (NAS)
- Methods and Benefits
- Explainable AI and Interpretability
- Importance and Techniques
Module 8: Practical Implementations and Case Studies
- Image Classification
- Methods and Applications
- Object Detection and Segmentation
- Techniques and Tools
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) Applications
- Key Applications and Models
- Speech Recognition
- Techniques and Use Cases
- Time Series Forecasting
- Methods and Applications
- Recommender Systems
- Theory and Implementation
- Case Studies from Industry
- Real-World Examples
- Overview of Deep Learning
Intended For :
AI researchers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and academic professionals in AI and computer science.
Career Supporting Skills
Neural Networks CNNs Sequence Models Optimization AI Implementation
