Intermediate Certificate

Deep Learning Specialization

Dive deep into modern deep learning techniques. This specialization covers everything from neural network architectures to cutting-edge research in transformers, generative models, and self-supervised learning. Includes hands-on projects with real-world datasets.

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12,891 students60 hoursUpdated February 2026

Prof. Michael Torres

Professor of AI at MIT

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Duration60 hours
Lessons180
LevelIntermediate
LanguageEnglish
CertificateIncluded

What You'll Learn

Design and train deep neural networks
Implement CNN architectures from scratch
Master sequence models and attention mechanisms
Build generative adversarial networks (GANs)
Understand and implement transformers
Apply deep learning to computer vision and NLP

Requirements

  • Python programming proficiency
  • Basic ML knowledge
  • Linear algebra and calculus
  • Experience with NumPy

Course Curriculum

Perceptrons and MLPsFREE
1:30:00
Activation FunctionsFREE
45:00
Backpropagation Algorithm
2:00:00
Optimization Techniques
1:45:00

Instructor

Prof. Michael Torres

Professor of AI at MIT

Prof. Michael Torres is a leading AI researcher and Professor at MIT. His work on neural network architectures has been cited over 50,000 times. He brings decades of research and teaching experience to make complex concepts accessible.