Lesson 1
Introduction to Deep Learning
Meet your instructor, get an overview of the course, and find a few interesting resources in this introductory lesson.
Introduction to Deep Learning
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This course covers foundational deep learning theory and practice. We begin with how to think about deep learning and when it is the right tool to use. The course covers the fundamental algorithms of deep learning, deep learning architecture and goals, and interweaves the theory with implementation in PyTorch.
This course covers foundational deep learning theory and practice. We begin with how to think about deep learning and when it is the right tool to use. The course covers the fundamental algorithms of deep learning, deep learning architecture and goals, and interweaves the theory with implementation in PyTorch.
Intermediate
4 weeks
Real-world Projects
Completion Certificate
Last Updated January 21, 2024
Model performance metrics • Perceptron • Neural networks • Deep learning
Linear algebra
Course Lessons
Lesson 2
Deep Learning
This introductory lesson on Deep Learning covers how experts think about deep learning and how to know when deep learning is the right tool for the job, including some examples.
Lesson 3
Minimizing Error Function with Gradient Descent
Beginning with PyTorch and moving into both Error Functions, Gradient Descent, and Backpropagation, this lesson provides an overview of foundational neural network concepts.
Lesson 4
Intro to Neural Networks
This introduction to neural networks explains how algorithms inspired by the human brain operate and puts to use those concepts when designing a neural network to solve particular problems.
Lesson 5
Training Neural Networks
Learn how to train neural networks and avoid overfitting or underfitting by employing techniques like Early Stopping, Regularization, Dropout, Local Minima, and Random Restart!
Lesson 6 • Project
Developing a Handwritten Digits Classifier with PyTorch
In this project, you will use your skills in designing and training neural networks to classify handwritten digits using the well-known MNIST dataset.
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Erick Galinkin
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Erick Galinkin is a hacker and computer scientist, leading research at the intersection of security and artificial intelligence at Rapid7. He has spoken at numerous industry and academic conferences on topics ranging from malware development to game theory in security.
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