Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023

About this course

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! 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. Unlock the power of deep learning and elevate your machine learning skills with our comprehensive deep neural networks course. This hands-on program covers deep learning fundamentals, including artificial neural networks, activation functions, bias, data, and loss functions. Learn Python basics focused on data science, and master tools like Matplotlib, NumPy, and Pandas for data cleaning and visualization. Progress from the MP Neuron model to the Perceptron, Sigmoid Neuron, and Universal Approximation Theorem, exploring ReLU and SoftMax activation functions. Gain practical experience with TensorFlow 2.x, creating and training deep neural networks, evaluating their performance, and fine-tuning for optimal results. By the course's end, you'll be on your way to becoming a deep-learning expert. This beginner-friendly course is perfect for students and professionals aiming to stay updated on AI. A basic understanding of programming is recommended but not required, as foundational Python skills are covered in the course.

Course objectives

• explore deep neural network architectures
• master the use of key tools for data analysis
• evaluate and fine-tune neural network performance