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Generative Deep Learning & Advanced Applications in PyTorch

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Generative Deep Learning & Advanced Applications in PyTorch

This course is part of Mastering PyTorch Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement text, vision, and music generation models using PyTorch

  • Build and deploy deep reinforcement learning models on mobile devices

  • Leverage fastai and Hugging Face for rapid model prototyping and development

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November 2026

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There are 6 modules in this course

This module covers the fundamentals of using PyTorch for generating text and music through transformer and LSTM models. Learners will explore practical applications of generative models and unsupervised learning techniques, including how to implement and fine-tune models like GPT-3 for creative tasks.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

This module covers the principles and implementation of neural style transfer, focusing on combining content and artistic style in images using PyTorch. Learners will explore how to build and train a style transfer model, including loading images, using pre-trained networks, and defining loss functions.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

This module delves into the architecture and training of deep convolutional GANs (DCGANs), covering generator and discriminator networks, PyTorch implementation, and applications in image generation and style transfer. Learners will gain hands-on experience in building and training GAN models for creative and practical tasks.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

This module introduces learners to the principles and implementation of diffusion-based image generation. It covers training a UNet model using PyTorch, leveraging the Hugging Face diffusers library, and generating realistic images from text. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern AI techniques for image synthesis.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module introduces the fundamentals of Deep Reinforcement Learning, covering key concepts like Q-learning, DQN models, and PyTorch implementation. Learners will explore how to design and train neural networks for decision-making in complex environments, with a focus on applying these techniques to real-world tasks such as playing video games.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module covers techniques for optimizing model training using distributed computing with PyTorch and mixed precision methods on GPUs. Learners will explore how to improve training efficiency, leverage hardware resources, and implement code changes for better performance.

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1 video5 readings2 assignments

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