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PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools

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

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3 weeks to complete
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Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Optimize and hyperparameter tune PyTorch models for better performance

  • Use TorchVision and Hugging Face, to efficiently process and manage image and text data, respectively

  • Build efficient training pipelines for model optimization

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8 assignments

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There are 4 modules in this course

Master advanced PyTorch techniques to build high-performing, efficient deep learning models.

In this course, you’ll expand your skills in hyperparameter optimization, model profiling, and workflow efficiency. You’ll experiment with learning rate schedulers, tackle overfitting, and use automated hyperparameter tuning with Optuna to boost model performance. Learn how to design flexible architectures, measure model efficiency with the PyTorch Profiler, and make the most of your compute resources. You’ll also dive into real-world applications using TorchVision for computer vision tasks like loading, transforming, and augmenting image data, and leveraging Hugging Face for natural language processing. You’ll apply transfer learning and fine-tune pre-trained models to adapt them for new problems. By the end, you’ll know how to train smarter, optimize deeper, and build PyTorch models ready for production-level deployment.

This module focuses on optimizing machine learning models through systematic evaluation and hyperparameter tuning techniques. Students will learn to assess model performance using key evaluation metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, then apply various optimization strategies to improve their models. The course covers practical techniques including learning rate scheduling, flexible architecture design, and automated hyperparameter tuning using tools like Optuna. By the end of this module, learners will understand how to balance model performance with efficiency considerations like inference time and memory usage to select optimal models for real-world applications.

What's included

9 videos3 readings2 assignments1 programming assignment4 ungraded labs

9 videosTotal 55 minutes
  • A Conversation between Laurence Moroney and Andrew Ng2 minutes
  • Welcome to Course 23 minutes
  • Evaluation Metrics5 minutes
  • Introduction to Optimization4 minutes
  • Learning Rate Schedulers5 minutes
  • Tuning Hyperparameters7 minutes
  • Flexible Architecture Design7 minutes
  • Hyperparameter Optimization with Optuna10 minutes
  • Optimizing Model Efficiency11 minutes
3 readingsTotal 13 minutes
  • Join the DeepLearning.AI Forum to ask questions, get support, or share amazing ideas!1 minute
  • (Optional) Downloading your Notebook, Downloading your Workspace and Refreshing your Workspace2 minutes
  • Module 1 Resources10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes
  • Quiz 220 minutes
  • Quiz 110 minutes
1 programming assignmentTotal 180 minutes
  • FakeFinder : Building an AI to Detect AI-Generated Images180 minutes
4 ungraded labsTotal 240 minutes
  • Hyperparameter tuning: Learning Rate and Metrics60 minutes
  • Schedulers in PyTorch60 minutes
  • Hyperparameter Optimization with Optuna60 minutes
  • Efficiency vs Performance Metrics60 minutes

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to TorchVision, PyTorch's computer vision library that offers essential tools for image processing, data handling, and model deployment. Students will explore TorchVision's core components including image transforms, preprocessing pipelines, built-in datasets, and pretrained models. The course emphasizes practical applications through hands-on experience with data augmentation techniques, transfer learning, and fine-tuning strategies. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped to leverage TorchVision's powerful utilities for real-world computer vision projects and understand how to adapt pretrained models for custom tasks.

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments1 programming assignment4 ungraded labs

7 videosTotal 44 minutes
  • Introduction to TorchVision5 minutes
  • TorchVision Transforms6 minutes
  • TorchVision Preprocessing Pipeline and Augmentation6 minutes
  • TorchVision Datasets8 minutes
  • TorchVision Models5 minutes
  • Transfer Learning and Fine Tuning5 minutes
  • TorchVision Utility Functions for Visualization9 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Module 2 Resources10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes
  • Quiz 220 minutes
  • Quiz 110 minutes
1 programming assignmentTotal 180 minutes
  • FakeFinder: Upgrading the Expedition with Transfer Learning180 minutes
4 ungraded labsTotal 240 minutes
  • TorchVision for Pre-Processing60 minutes
  • TorchVision Datasets60 minutes
  • TorchVision Utility Functions and Models60 minutes
  • Transfer Learning Strategies60 minutes

This module introduces Natural Language Processing (NLP) fundamentals using PyTorch, covering the essential pipeline from raw text to trained models. Students will learn how to transform text data into numerical representations through tokenization, tensorization, and embedding techniques, while exploring both traditional methods and modern approaches using pretrained models. The course emphasizes practical implementation skills including building custom tokenizers, working with HuggingFace transformers, and creating text classification models. By the end of this module, learners will understand how to leverage both static and dynamic embeddings, and apply transfer learning techniques to fine-tune state-of-the-art NLP models for various text processing tasks.

What's included

8 videos1 reading2 assignments1 programming assignment4 ungraded labs

8 videosTotal 55 minutes
  • Introduction to NLP with PyTorch9 minutes
  • Tokenization8 minutes
  • Using a Pretrained Tokenizer5 minutes
  • Tensorization4 minutes
  • Introduction to Embeddings8 minutes
  • Implementing Embeddings in PyTorch9 minutes
  • Building a Simple Text Classifier in PyTorch7 minutes
  • Fine Tuning Pretrained Text Classification Models5 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Module 3 Resources10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes
  • Quiz 220 minutes
  • Quiz 110 minutes
1 programming assignmentTotal 180 minutes
  • AI Powered Request Dispatcher180 minutes
4 ungraded labsTotal 240 minutes
  • Tokenization60 minutes
  • Embeddings60 minutes
  • Building a Simple Text Classifier in PyTorch60 minutes
  • Fine Tuning Pre-Trained Text Classifier Models60 minutes

This module focuses on optimizing machine learning workflows through efficient data handling and training techniques in PyTorch. Students will learn to identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks that can slow down model training, particularly around data loading and GPU utilization. The course covers advanced DataLoader configurations, profiling tools, and modern optimization strategies like mixed precision training and gradient accumulation. By the end of this module, learners will understand how to create high-performance training pipelines using PyTorch Lightning and other optimization tools to maximize computational efficiency.

What's included

5 videos2 readings2 assignments1 programming assignment3 ungraded labs

5 videosTotal 32 minutes
  • Introduction to Efficient Data Pipelines8 minutes
  • Batching and Other DataLoader Settings6 minutes
  • Profiling7 minutes
  • Optimizing Training Loops6 minutes
  • What Else Can You Do with Lightning?5 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Module 4 Resources10 minutes
  • Acknowledgments10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes
  • Quiz 220 minutes
  • Quiz 110 minutes
1 programming assignmentTotal 180 minutes
  • A Pneumonia Diagnostic Assistant180 minutes
3 ungraded labsTotal 180 minutes
  • Optimizing DataLoaders for Performance60 minutes
  • Introduction to Lightning and Performance Profiling60 minutes
  • Advanced Training Optimization Using Lightning60 minutes

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Besides of running with time it was very good. Good material and explanations.

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