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Deep Learning, NLP, and AI Applications

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

Recommended experience

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

What you'll learn

  • Build and optimize deep learning models using neural networks, CNNs, and RNNs.

  • Apply transformers and attention mechanisms to perform advanced NLP tasks.

  • Utilize transfer learning to fine-tune pre-trained models for specific tasks.

  • Develop AI-powered applications, including image classifiers, sentiment analyzers, and chatbots.

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February 2026

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8 assignments

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There are 6 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Explore the cutting-edge world of Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and AI applications in this advanced course. You’ll gain hands-on experience with neural networks, CNNs, RNNs, transformers, and other state-of-the-art architectures. Learn to tackle real-world AI tasks such as image classification, sentiment analysis, text summarization, and language translation. This course will guide you through the powerful tools and techniques that are transforming industries, preparing you to build sophisticated AI models. You will start by building foundational knowledge in deep learning, understanding neural networks, forward propagation, and backpropagation. As the course progresses, you’ll work with convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image recognition, recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for sequence modeling, and transformers for NLP tasks. Additionally, you’ll learn transfer learning to leverage pre-trained models for efficient AI development. This course is designed for learners with a background in machine learning or deep learning who want to expand their expertise into NLP and advanced AI techniques. Whether you’re an AI researcher or aspiring AI engineer, this course will help you apply deep learning to real-world applications. By the end of the course, you will be able to design and implement deep learning models, optimize them for complex AI tasks, and apply cutting-edge NLP techniques to build powerful AI applications.

In this module, we will introduce you to the fundamentals of neural networks and deep learning. You will learn the core components of neural networks, including forward propagation, activation functions, and loss functions. The module also covers backpropagation, gradient descent, and hands-on experience with TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch to build and train neural networks. You'll finish by applying your knowledge to an image classification project using CIFAR-10.

What's included

8 videos2 readings1 assignment

8 videosβ€’Total 137 minutes
  • Introduction to Week 9 Neural Networks and Deep Learning Fundamentalsβ€’1 minute
  • Day 1: Introduction to Deep Learning and Neural Networksβ€’16 minutes
  • Day 2: Forward Propagation and Activation Functionsβ€’15 minutes
  • Day 3: Loss Functions and Backpropagationβ€’16 minutes
  • Day 4: Gradient Descent and Optimization Techniquesβ€’22 minutes
  • Day 5: Building Neural Networks with TensorFlow and Kerasβ€’19 minutes
  • Day 6: Building Neural Networks with PyTorchβ€’26 minutes
  • Day 7: Neural Network Project – Image Classification on CIFAR-10β€’22 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Introduction to the Course 'Deep Learning, NLP, and AI Applications'β€’10 minutes
  • Full Specialization Resourcesβ€’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning Fundamentals - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), which are essential for computer vision tasks like image recognition. You will learn about the building blocks of CNNs, including convolutional and pooling layers, and explore techniques like regularization and data augmentation to improve model performance. You will apply these concepts to a real-world image classification project using the Fashion MNIST or CIFAR-10 datasets.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosβ€’Total 161 minutes
  • Introduction to Week 10 Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)β€’1 minute
  • Day 1: Introduction to Convolutional Neural Networksβ€’26 minutes
  • Day 2: Convolutional Layers and Filtersβ€’24 minutes
  • Day 3: Pooling Layers and Dimensionality Reductionβ€’24 minutes
  • Day 4: Building CNN Architectures with Keras and TensorFlowβ€’18 minutes
  • Day 5: Building CNN Architectures with PyTorchβ€’22 minutes
  • Day 6: Regularization and Data Augmentation for CNNsβ€’19 minutes
  • Day 7: CNN Project – Image Classification on Fashion MNIST or CIFAR-10β€’28 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will delve into Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and sequence modeling. You will learn about RNN architectures, including LSTMs and GRUs, and their ability to handle sequential data. The module covers how to train these networks with backpropagation through time and applies them to text-based tasks like sentiment analysis and text generation.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosβ€’Total 166 minutes
  • Introduction to Week 11: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Sequence Modelingβ€’1 minute
  • Day 1: Introduction to Sequence Modeling and RNNsβ€’34 minutes
  • Day 2: Understanding RNN Architecture and Backpropagation Through Time (BPTT)β€’25 minutes
  • Day 3: Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Networksβ€’15 minutes
  • Day 4: Gated Recurrent Units (GRUs)β€’7 minutes
  • Day 5: Text Preprocessing and Word Embeddings for RNNsβ€’24 minutes
  • Day 6: Sequence-to-Sequence Models and Applicationsβ€’43 minutes
  • Day 7: RNN Project – Text Generation or Sentiment Analysisβ€’18 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Sequence Modeling - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will explore transformers and attention mechanisms, which have revolutionized the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP). You will gain a deep understanding of the transformer architecture, including self-attention and multi-head attention. The module also covers practical applications with pre-trained models like BERT and GPT for NLP tasks such as text summarization and machine translation.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosβ€’Total 135 minutes
  • Introduction to Week 12: Transformers and Attention Mechanismsβ€’1 minute
  • Day 1: Introduction to Attention Mechanismsβ€’15 minutes
  • Day 2: Introduction to Transformers Architectureβ€’18 minutes
  • Day 3: Self-Attention and Multi-Head Attention in Transformersβ€’21 minutes
  • Day 4: Positional Encoding and Feed-Forward Networksβ€’20 minutes
  • Day 5: Hands-On with Pre-Trained Transformers – BERT and GPTβ€’20 minutes
  • Day 6: Advanced Transformers – BERT Variants and GPT-3β€’21 minutes
  • Day 7: Transformer Project – Text Summarization or Translationβ€’19 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Transformers and Attention Mechanisms - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on transfer learning and fine-tuning techniques that allow you to leverage pre-trained models for new tasks. You will learn how to fine-tune models in both computer vision and NLP and tackle challenges like domain adaptation. The module includes hands-on projects where you will apply transfer learning techniques to custom tasks, enhancing the performance of your models.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosβ€’Total 140 minutes
  • Introduction to Week 13: Transfer Learning and Fine-Tuningβ€’1 minute
  • Day 1: Introduction to Transfer Learningβ€’15 minutes
  • Day 2: Transfer Learning in Computer Visionβ€’26 minutes
  • Day 3: Fine-Tuning Techniques in Computer Visionβ€’22 minutes
  • Day 4: Transfer Learning in NLPβ€’17 minutes
  • Day 5: Fine-Tuning Techniques in NLPβ€’26 minutes
  • Day 6: Domain Adaptation and Transfer Learning Challengesβ€’15 minutes
  • Day 7: Transfer Learning Project – Fine-Tuning for a Custom Taskβ€’18 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Transfer Learning and Fine-Tuning - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this section, we will guide you through a series of exciting AI and machine learning projects. You will build applications like a spam email detector, sentiment analyzer, voice assistant, and object detection app. These projects provide hands-on experience in solving real-world problems with deep learning and machine learning techniques, solidifying your understanding of the concepts learned throughout the course.

What's included

10 videos1 reading3 assignments

10 videosβ€’Total 157 minutes
  • Day 71: Spam Email Detectorβ€’23 minutes
  • Day 72: Text Sentiment Analyzerβ€’12 minutes
  • Day 73: Handwriting Digit Recognitionβ€’25 minutes
  • Day 74: Voice Assistantβ€’17 minutes
  • Day 75: Face Detection Appβ€’19 minutes
  • Day 76: Simple Recommendation Systemβ€’14 minutes
  • Day 77: AI Chatbot with NLPβ€’13 minutes
  • Day 78: Object Detection Appβ€’11 minutes
  • Day 79: Language Translator Toolβ€’11 minutes
  • Day 80: Fake News Detectorβ€’14 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Conclusion to the Course 'Deep Learning, NLP, and AI Applications'β€’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessmentβ€’15 minutes
  • AI & Machine Learning Projects - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessmentβ€’60 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course focuses on the key concepts and techniques in deep learning and natural language processing (NLP), two core areas driving the development of modern AI applications. Understanding deep learning and NLP is crucial for developing systems that can perform complex tasks like image recognition, speech processing, and language translation. These skills are highly sought after in industries like healthcare, finance, and technology.

This course covers the fundamentals of deep learning, including neural networks, CNNs, RNNs, and transformers, as well as their applications in NLP. You will learn to build and optimize models for various AI tasks such as image classification, text generation, sentiment analysis, and language translation. The course also explores advanced topics like transfer learning, fine-tuning, and working with pre-trained models, equipping you with the tools to tackle real-world AI challenges.

After completing the course, you will be able to design and implement deep learning models for a variety of AI applications, including computer vision tasks (e.g., image classification), NLP tasks (e.g., text summarization, sentiment analysis), and even transfer learning for specific domains. You will also be skilled in using popular deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch to build, train, and optimize models.

To get the most out of this course, you should have a basic understanding of machine learning and programming, particularly in Python. Familiarity with concepts like supervised learning and neural networks will be helpful. Some knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and probability/statistics is beneficial, as these are foundational to understanding the underlying principles of deep learning models.

This course is designed for individuals who are familiar with machine learning and want to deepen their knowledge in deep learning and natural language processing. It is ideal for aspiring AI practitioners, data scientists, and software engineers looking to enhance their skills in building advanced AI applications.

The course contains approximately 17 hours of video content. Depending on your pace and the time you dedicate to hands-on practice and projects, you can expect to complete the course in around 3-4 weeks.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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