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Mastering NLP: Foundations, ML & LLMs

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Mastering NLP: Foundations, ML & LLMs

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

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply text preprocessing and feature engineering techniques to optimize NLP model performance

  • Build and evaluate text classification models using machine learning and deep learning approaches

  • Implement and integrate large language models using frameworks like LangChain and RAG

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May 2026

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11 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 11 modules in this course

In this section, we explore natural language processing (NLP) fundamentals, focusing on machine learning (ML) integration, mathematical principles, and practical Python implementations for language tasks.

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2 videos3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore linear algebra and probability fundamentals for machine learning and NLP. Key concepts include vector operations, eigenvalues, and probability distributions for model analysis.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

In this section, we cover data preprocessing, model evaluation, and feature selection for natural language processing.

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1 video20 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore text preprocessing techniques like lowercasing, stop word removal, and NER to improve NLP performance.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore text classification using N-grams, TF-IDF, and Word2Vec, emphasizing practical applications like sentiment analysis and spam detection.

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1 video13 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore deep learning and transformer-based models like BERT and GPT for text classification, focusing on attention mechanisms, fine-tuning, and NLP-ML system design.

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1 video12 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore large language models, their mathematical foundations, and practical implementation.

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1 video8 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore API-based LLM integration, RAG pipeline design with LangChain, and cloud deployment strategies for scalable AI applications.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore advanced LLM applications using RAG, LangChain, and chains to optimize performance and reduce API costs through practical Python implementations.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine key technical trends in LLMs and AI, focusing on computation power, large datasets, and model evolution to understand their impact on NLP and real-world applications.

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1 video13 readings1 assignment

In this section, we analyze LLM challenges, evaluate AI ethics, and explore bias mitigation strategies.

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1 video7 readings1 assignment

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