Reinforcement Learning

Seize the savings! Get 40% off 3 months of Coursera Plus and full access to thousands of courses.

Reinforcement Learning

Instructor: MathWorks Instructors

Included with

Learn more

1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

What reinforcement learning is and when to consider it when solving a control problem
How to set up and solve the reinforcement learning problem
The benefits and drawbacks of reinforcement learning compared to a traditional controls approach

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

1 assignment

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

There is 1 module in this course

This course provides an overview of reinforcement learning, a type of machine learning that has the potential to solve control system problems that are too difficult to solve with traditional techniques.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videos Total 104 minutes

What is Reinforcement Learning? 14 minutes
Understanding Reinforcement Learning Environment and Rewards 13 minutes
Reinforcement Learning Policies and Learning Algorithms 18 minutes
Solving the Walking Robot Problem with Reinforcement Learning 15 minutes
Overcoming the Practical Challenges when using Reinforcement Learning 16 minutes
What is Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning 14 minutes
Why Choose Model-Based Reinforcement Learning? 15 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Knowledge Check 30 minutes

Instructor

MathWorks Instructors

MathWorks

3 Courses 14,823 learners

Offered by

MathWorks

Explore more from Mechanical Engineering

Status: Free Trial
University of Alberta
Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning
Course
Status: Free Trial
New York University
Reinforcement Learning in Finance
Course
Status: Preview
Simplilearn
Fundamental of Reinforcement Training
Course
Status: Preview
Columbia University
Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning
Course

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018

"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020

"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.

Learner since 2021

"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Learn more

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Explore degrees

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Learn more

Frequently asked questions

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.