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There are 5 modules in this course
This course introduces deep learning and neural networks with the Keras library. In this course, you’ll be equipped with foundational knowledge and practical skills to build and evaluate deep learning models.
You’ll begin this course by gaining foundational knowledge of neural networks, including forward and backpropagation, gradient descent, and activation functions. You will explore the challenges of deep network training, such as the vanishing gradient problem, and learn how to overcome them using techniques like careful activation function selection.
The hands-on labs in this course allow you to build regression and classification models, dive into advanced architectures, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), transformers, and autoencoders, and utilize pretrained models for enhanced performance. The course culminates in a final project where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to create a model that classifies images and generates captions.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to design, implement, and evaluate a variety of deep learning models and be prepared to take your next steps in the field of machine learning.
In this module, you will explore the foundational concepts of deep learning and neural networks using Keras. This module introduces you to the significance and applications of deep learning. You’ll delve into the structure and function of neurons and neural networks. Further, you’ll explore artificial neural networks, detailing their architecture and operation. Finally, you’ll evaluate the forward propagation process, understanding how data moves through a network to produce outputs. Additionally, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how deep learning models are constructed and function.
What's included
4 videos2 readings2 assignments1 app item1 plugin
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4 videos•Total 17 minutes
Course Introduction•3 minutes
Introduction to Deep Learning•4 minutes
Neurons and Neural Networks•4 minutes
Artificial Neural Networks•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 8 minutes
Course Overview•5 minutes
Module Summary: Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning •3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 31 minutes
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning•21 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning •10 minutes
In this module, you’ll delve into the core mechanisms of neural networks. You'll explain how models optimize gradient descent algorithms and explore backpropagation. Further, you’ll demonstrate how to address challenges using the vanishing gradient problem. Finally, this module introduces you to the activation functions as solutions.
Through hands-on exercises, you’ll observe how different activation functions impact learning, equipping you with the knowledge to design and train effective deep learning models.
What's included
4 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items
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4 videos•Total 22 minutes
Gradient Descent•5 minutes
Backpropagation•9 minutes
Vanishing Gradient•2 minutes
Activation Functions•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 3 minutes
Module 2 Summary: Basics of Deep Learning•3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Basics of Deep Learning•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Basics of Deep Learning•10 minutes
2 app items•Total 50 minutes
Lab: Backpropagation•30 minutes
Lab: Vanishing Gradient and Activation Functions•20 minutes
Keras and Deep Learning Libraries
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will explore the applications of deep learning using the Keras library. You’ll also gain insights into the role of Keras and other deep learning libraries in model development. This module guides you through building and training regression and classification models using Keras. The hands-on labs in this module provide real-world datasets to implement and evaluate deep learning models for various predictive tasks.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items
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3 videos•Total 15 minutes
Deep Learning Libraries•4 minutes
Regression Models with Keras•5 minutes
Classification Models with Keras•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
Module 3 Summary: Keras and Deep Learning Libraries•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Module 3 Graded Quiz: Keras and Deep Learning Libraries •30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Modeling with Keras•10 minutes
2 app items•Total 75 minutes
Regression Models with Keras•45 minutes
Classification with Keras•30 minutes
Deep Learning Models
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you’ll delve into advanced deep learning architectures and techniques using the Keras library. You’ll distinguish between shallow and deep neural networks, understanding their respective complexities and applications. You’ll also explore convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image processing tasks and gain guidance for implementing CNNs using Keras. You’ll explore recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for sequential data and transformer models that have revolutionized natural language processing (NLP). Additionally, you’ll explore autoencoders for unsupervised learning and pretrained models to enhance performance and reduce training time. The hands-on labs in this module provide you with a practical understanding of various deep learning models and transformers in Keras.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items
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6 videos•Total 29 minutes
Shallow Versus Deep Neural Networks•3 minutes
Convolutional Neural Networks•8 minutes
Recurrent Neural Networks•3 minutes
Transformers•7 minutes
Autoencoders•3 minutes
Using Pre-trained Models •5 minutes
1 reading•Total 3 minutes
Module 4 Summary: Deep Learning Models•3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Deep Learning Models•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Supervised and Unsupervised Neural Networks•10 minutes
2 app items•Total 90 minutes
Convolutional Neural Networks with Keras•60 minutes
Lab: Transformers with Keras•30 minutes
Final Project and Course Wrap-Up
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this final module, you will apply and demonstrate the full range of skills you have gained throughout the course. In this module, you will consolidate your learning through a final project integrating core deep learning concepts such as image classification and caption generation using Keras. After completing the project, you will reflect on your journey through the course and understand the next steps for continued growth in deep learning.
What's included
1 video2 readings2 app items
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1 video•Total 2 minutes
Course Wrap-up •2 minutes
2 readings•Total 3 minutes
Congratulations and Next Steps•2 minutes
Team and Acknowledgments•1 minute
2 app items•Total 110 minutes
Final Project: Classification and Captioning•90 minutes
Final Project Submission and Evaluation•20 minutes
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Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025
Really well explained. For some lectures you might need to refer outside the course, but mostly well understandable for an intermediate level student.
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Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
The course is quite complex for a person who does not have knowledge of algebra, statistics and calculus, the final project was good because it was challenging.
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Reviewed on Mar 19, 2020
A good course. Could be better if it was explained how to select the optimal number of layers and nodes. This was not covered and explained anywhere. Overall it was good.
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