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There are 4 modules in this course
This course guides you through the foundational principles behind neural networks and computer vision systems, focusing on how forward propagation, backpropagation, optimization, and convolutional architectures enable modern AI applications.
Through hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises, you’ll learn to build neural networks from scratch, train them effectively, and apply these models to real-world vision tasks such as image classification, detection, and similarity learning.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain how neural networks learn using forward passes, loss functions, and backpropagation
- Implement neural network training pipelines and analyze model convergence
- Apply optimization, regularization, and normalization techniques to improve performance
- Understand convolutional neural networks and how they extract visual features
- Build and evaluate end-to-end image classification and computer vision systems
This course is ideal for aspiring AI practitioners, data scientists, software engineers, and ML engineers looking to develop a strong foundation in neural networks and vision-based learning. A working knowledge of Python and basic machine learning concepts is recommended.
Join us to build a solid foundation in neural networks and computer vision, the core technologies powering today’s intelligent AI systems.
This module introduces neural networks from first principles, explaining how models compute predictions, measure error, and learn through backpropagation. Learners implement forward passes, training loops, and gradient flow to build a strong foundation in how neural networks learn.
What's included
15 videos6 readings4 assignments
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15 videos•Total 73 minutes
Specialization Introduction•4 minutes
Course Introduction•3 minutes
Introduction to Deep Learning•3 minutes
How Neural Networks Learn•3 minutes
Perceptrons and Multi Layer Networks•4 minutes
Demonstration: Forward Pass Implementation from Scratch•7 minutes
Demonstration: Loss Computation and Prediction Flow•5 minutes
Backpropagation Intuition and Mathematics•4 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Neural Network Fundamentals•6 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Backpropagation and Gradient Flow•6 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Training Loops and Model Convergence•6 minutes
Optimization and Regularization Techniques
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on training neural networks efficiently and reliably using gradient descent, adaptive optimizers, and learning rate strategies. Learners apply regularization and normalization techniques to stabilize training and improve generalization.
What's included
14 videos4 readings4 assignments
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14 videos•Total 76 minutes
SGD and Momentum Optimization•4 minutes
Learning Rate Scheduling Strategies•5 minutes
Demonstration: SGD vs. Momentum Comparison•7 minutes
Demonstration: Normalization Training Stability: Model and Training Setup•7 minutes
Demonstration: Normalization Training Stability: Visualization•5 minutes
4 readings•Total 70 minutes
Gradient Descent Optimization•20 minutes
Adaptive Optimization Algorithms•20 minutes
Regularization and Normalization Methods•20 minutes
Module Summary: Regularization and Normalization Strategies•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 48 minutes
Knowledge Check: Regularization and Normalization Strategies•30 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Gradient Descent Optimization Methods•6 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Adaptive Optimizers Explained•6 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Regularization and Normalization Strategies•6 minutes
Foundations of Computer Vision and CNNs
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module applies deep learning fundamentals to visual data, introducing convolutional neural networks and image representation. Learners build systems for classification, detection, segmentation, and similarity learning.
What's included
12 videos4 readings4 assignments
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12 videos•Total 59 minutes
Computer Vision as Multidimensional Learning•3 minutes
Demonstration: Image Similarity Using Embedding Distance•7 minutes
4 readings•Total 65 minutes
Computer Vision Fundamentals•20 minutes
Object Detection and Segmentation•20 minutes
Similarity Learning for Images•15 minutes
Module Summary: Foundations of Computer Vision and CNNs•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 48 minutes
Knowledge Check: Foundations of Computer Vision and CNNs•30 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Computer Vision and CNN Fundamentals•6 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Object Detection and Image Segmentation•6 minutes
Practice Knowledge Check: Similarity Learning for Vision•6 minutes
Course Wrap-Up
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module consolidates learning through a hands-on vision project and final assessment. Learners demonstrate their ability to design, train, and evaluate complete deep learning systems.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
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1 video•Total 2 minutes
Course Summary•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
Practice Project: End-to-End Neural Network and Vision System•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
End Knowledge Check: Neural Network and Vision System Foundations•30 minutes
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This course builds a strong foundation in neural networks and computer vision, helping you understand how modern AI systems are designed, trained, and evaluated from scratch.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn how neural networks work, how they are trained using backpropagation, how to optimize models, and how to apply these concepts to computer vision tasks like image classification.
Is this course theoretical or hands-on?
The course combines clear conceptual explanations with hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises, including building neural networks and vision systems end to end.
What technologies and tools are covered?
You will work with Python, PyTorch and supporting libraries for numerical computation and visualization.
Do I need prior experience in deep learning?
No prior deep learning experience is required. A basic understanding of Python and introductory machine learning concepts is sufficient.
Will I build real projects in this course?
Yes. You will complete hands-on demonstrations and a final practice project focused on building a complete image classification system.
How does this course help with computer vision?
The course introduces convolutional neural networks, feature extraction, object detection, segmentation concepts, and similarity learning for vision-based applications.
How is model performance evaluated in this course?
You will learn to analyze loss curves, convergence behavior, and evaluation metrics to assess and improve model performance.
What roles or career paths does this course prepare me for?
This course supports roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, and Data Scientist.
What can I do after completing this course?
After completing this course, you can move on to advanced deep learning, specialized computer vision courses, or begin building real-world vision-based AI systems.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
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.