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.
涵盖的内容
15个视频6篇阅读材料4个作业
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15个视频•总计73分钟
Specialization Introduction•4分钟
Course Introduction•3分钟
Introduction to Deep Learning•3分钟
How Neural Networks Learn•3分钟
Perceptrons and Multi Layer Networks•4分钟
Demonstration: Forward Pass Implementation from Scratch•7分钟
Demonstration: Loss Computation and Prediction Flow•5分钟
Practice Knowledge Check: Neural Network Fundamentals•6分钟
Practice Knowledge Check: Backpropagation and Gradient Flow•6分钟
Practice Knowledge Check: Training Loops and Model Convergence•6分钟
Optimization and Regularization Techniques
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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.
Demonstration: Normalization Training Stability: Model and Training Setup•7分钟
Demonstration: Normalization Training Stability: Visualization•5分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计70分钟
Gradient Descent Optimization•20分钟
Adaptive Optimization Algorithms•20分钟
Regularization and Normalization Methods•20分钟
Module Summary: Regularization and Normalization Strategies•10分钟
4个作业•总计48分钟
Knowledge Check: Regularization and Normalization Strategies•30分钟
Practice Knowledge Check: Gradient Descent Optimization Methods•6分钟
Practice Knowledge Check: Adaptive Optimizers Explained•6分钟
Practice Knowledge Check: Regularization and Normalization Strategies•6分钟
Foundations of Computer Vision and CNNs
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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.
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12个视频4篇阅读材料4个作业
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12个视频•总计59分钟
Computer Vision as Multidimensional Learning•3分钟
Convolutional Neural Networks Architecture•4分钟
Demonstration: Images as Multidimensional Tensors•6分钟
Demonstration: Feature Map Visualization•7分钟
Object Detection and Segmentation Architectures•4分钟
Demonstration: Bounding Boxes vs Segmentation Masks•7分钟
Demonstration: Detection and Segmentation Outputs: Model Steup •4分钟
Demonstration: Detection and Segmentation Outputs: Output Analysis•5分钟
Demonstration: Image Similarity Using Embedding Distance•7分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计65分钟
Computer Vision Fundamentals•20分钟
Object Detection and Segmentation•20分钟
Similarity Learning for Images•15分钟
Module Summary: Foundations of Computer Vision and CNNs•10分钟
4个作业•总计48分钟
Knowledge Check: Foundations of Computer Vision and CNNs•30分钟
Practice Knowledge Check: Computer Vision and CNN Fundamentals•6分钟
Practice Knowledge Check: Object Detection and Image Segmentation•6分钟
Practice Knowledge Check: Similarity Learning for Vision•6分钟
Course Wrap-Up
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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.
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1个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业
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1个视频•总计2分钟
Course Summary•2分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计60分钟
Practice Project: End-to-End Neural Network and Vision System•60分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
End Knowledge Check: Neural Network and Vision System Foundations•30分钟
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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?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
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.