AI Developer
Python developers, particularly those working in AI, are experiencing substantial demand with a projected job growth rate of 25% between 2021 and 2031.*
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Nanodegree Program
Develop a strong foundation in Python programming for AI, utilizing tools like NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib for data analysis and visualization. Learn how to use, build, and train machine learning models with popular Python libraries. Implement neural networks using PyTorch. Gain practical experience with deep learning frameworks by applying your skills through hands-on projects. Explore generative AI with Transformer neural networks, learn to build, train, and deploy them with PyTorch, and leverage pre-trained models for natural language processing tasks. Designed for individuals with basic programming experience, this program prepares you for advanced studies in AI and machine learning, equipping you with the skills to begin a career in AI programming.
Develop a strong foundation in Python programming for AI, utilizing tools like NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib for data analysis and visualization. Learn how to use, build, and train machine learning models with popular Python libraries. Implement neural networks using PyTorch. Gain practical experience with deep learning frameworks by applying your skills through hands-on projects. Explore generative AI with Transformer neural networks, learn to build, train, and deploy them with PyTorch, and leverage pre-trained models for natural language processing tasks. Designed for individuals with basic programming experience, this program prepares you for advanced studies in AI and machine learning, equipping you with the skills to begin a career in AI programming.
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3 months
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Last Updated November 5, 2024
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AI Developer
Python developers, particularly those working in AI, are experiencing substantial demand with a projected job growth rate of 25% between 2021 and 2031.*
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Course 1 • 2 hours
Welcome to the AI programming with python Nanodegree Program! Come and explore the beautiful world of AI.
Lesson 1
Welcome to the AI Programming with Python Nanodegree program!
Lesson 2
You are starting a challenging but rewarding journey! Take 5 minutes to read how to get help with projects and content.
Lesson 3
What to do if you have questions about your account or general questions about the program.
Course 2 • 1 month
Start coding with Python, drawing upon libraries and automation scripts to solve complex problems quickly.
Lesson 1
Welcome to Introduction to Python! Here's an overview of the course.
Lesson 2
Familiarize yourself with the building blocks of Python! Learn about data types and operators, built-in functions, type conversion, whitespace, and style guidelines.
Lesson 3
Use data structures to order and group different data types together! Learn about the types of data structures in Python, along with more useful built-in functions and operators.
Lesson 4
Build logic into your code with control flow tools! Learn about conditional statements, repeating code with loops and useful built-in functions, and list comprehensions.
Lesson 5
Learn how to use functions to improve and reuse your code! Learn about functions, variable scope, documentation, lambda expressions, iterators, and generators.
Lesson 6
Set up your own programming environment to write and run Python scripts locally! Learn good scripting practices, interact with different inputs, and discover awesome tools.
Lesson 7
Learn the basics of object-oriented programming so that you can build your own Python package.
Lesson 8 • Project
In this project, you will use Python code and a created image classifier to identify dog breeds.
Course 3 • 2 weeks
Let's focus on library packages for Python, such as : Numpy (which adds support for large data), Pandas (which is used for data manipulation and analysis) And Matplotlib (which is used for data visualization).
Lesson 1
Anaconda is a package and environment manager built specifically for data. Learn how to use Anaconda to improve your data analysis workflow.
Lesson 2
Jupyter Notebooks are a great tool for getting started with writing python code. Though in production you often will write code in scripts, notebooks are wonderful for sharing insights and data viz!
Lesson 3
Learn the basics of NumPy and how to use it to create and manipulate arrays.
Lesson 4
Learn the basics of Pandas Series and DataFrames and how to use them to load and process data.
Lesson 5
Learn how to use matplotlib and seaborn to visualize your data. In this lesson, you will learn how to create visualizations to depict the distributions of single variables.
Lesson 6
In this lesson, you will use matplotlib and seaborn to create visualizations to depict the relationships between two variables.
Course 4 • 2 weeks
Learn the basics of the beautiful world of Linear Algebra and why it is such an important mathematical tool in the world of AI.
Lesson 1
Take a sneak peek into the beautiful world of Linear Algebra and learn why it is such an important mathematical tool.
Lesson 2
Learn about vectors, the basic building block of Linear Algebra.
Lesson 3
Learn how to scale and add vectors and how to visualize the process.
Lesson 4
What is a linear transformation and how is it directly related to matrices? Learn how to apply the math and visualize the concept.
Lesson 5
Learn how to graph 2D vectors.
Lesson 6
Learn how to computationally determine a vector's span and solve a simple system of equations.
Lesson 7
Learn how to solve some problems computationally using vectors and matrices.
Lesson 8
Take a peek into the world of Neural Networks and see how it related directly to Linear Algebra!
Content Developer
Mat is a former physicist, research neuroscientist, and data scientist. He did his PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley.
Instructor
Andrew has an engineering degree from Yale, and has used his data science skills to build a jewelry business from the ground up. He has additionally created courses for Udacity's Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree program.
Instructor
Jennifer has a PhD in Computer Science and a Masters in Biostatistics; she was a professor at Florida Polytechnic University. She previously worked at RTI International and United Therapeutics as a statistician and computer scientist.
Instructor
Luis was formerly a Machine Learning Engineer at Google. He holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of Michigan, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Quebec at Montreal.
Content Developer
Juan is a computational physicist with a Masters in Astronomy. He is finishing his PhD in Biophysics. He previously worked at NASA developing space instruments and writing software to analyze large amounts of scientific data using machine learning techniques.
Instructor
As a data scientist at Looplist, Juno built neural networks to analyze and categorize product images, a recommendation system to personalize shopping experiences for each user, and tools to generate insight into user behavior.
Data Analyst Instructor
Mike is a content developer with a multidisciplinary academic background, including math, statistics, physics, and psychology. Previously, he worked on Udacity's Data Analyst Nanodegree program as a support lead.
Instructor
Grant Sanderson is the creator of the YouTube channel 3Blue1Brown, which is devoted to teaching math visually, using a custom-built animation tool. He was previously a content creator for Khan Academy.
Curriculum Lead
Ortal Arel has a PhD in Computer Engineering, and has been a professor and researcher in the field of applied cryptography. She has worked on design and analysis of intelligent algorithms for high-speed custom digital architectures.
Software Engineer
Experienced software engineer with over ten years in the field. Worked at at AWS and Stripe, as well as several start-ups. An experienced online instructor, creating courses on AI, data engineering, and AWS. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and sharing knowledge with others.
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Saif A.
February 27, 2023
That project is more than excellent; it provides a solid foundation for deep learning. But the content is so large that you need to take care of each part to get the maximum benefit. And the Udacity team is extremely helpful. 
Xavier A.
November 7, 2022
good review
VIVEK B.
October 29, 2022
Excellent program.
Muhammad Z.
October 9, 2022
It was a wonderful experience working in a real-time environment. The course plan was perfectly aligned with my study and future goals.
Abdul R.
September 23, 2022
very helpful program
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Our AI Programming with Python Nanodegree program offers a beginner-friendly exploration into Python AI programming. This course covers Python, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, PyTorch, and Linear Algebra, laying a solid foundation for building neural networks. You'll engage in practical projects like vector visualization and Python data types, gaining real-world experience. Taught by experts like Mat Leonard and Luis Serrano, this Python AI course combines hands-on learning with industry insights, making it ideal for those starting in AI. At Udacity, we're dedicated to your success. With our approach, you don't just learn – you apply. Our practical projects, based on real-world scenarios, ensure that you gain experience and retain knowledge, enabling you to immediately apply your new skills. Embrace this opportunity to kickstart your career in AI with Udacity, where innovation and success are part of our DNA.