Deep Dive into Deep Learning

Unravel the Mysteries of Modern Neural Networks and Their Applications
Why This Training?
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries, deep learning emerges as its most transformative subset. From self-driving cars to advanced medical diagnosis, deep learning algorithms power some of the most cutting-edge advancements. This training provides a solid foundation in the principles and practices of deep learning, equipping participants with the knowledge to navigate this dynamic frontier.
Duration: 15 Hours (online / virtual live session)

Who Should Attend?

 AI enthusiasts eager to grasp the intricacies of deep neural networks.
 
 Data scientists and machine learning practitioners aiming to elevate their skills.
 Tech leaders and managers aiming to make informed decisions on AI projects.
 Researchers transitioning into the AI and deep learning domain.
 Software developers keen on integrating deep learning functionalities into applications.

Course Highlights

 Foundations of Neural Networks: Dive deep into perceptrons, activation functions, and the architecture of neural networks.
 CNNs & RNNs: Unpack the mechanics behind Convolutional Neural Networks and Recurrent Neural Networks.
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 Regularization Techniques: Discover dropout, early stopping, and other methods to improve model generalization.
 Transfer Learning: Harness pre-trained models to expedite the development process.
 Generative Models: Explore the fascinating world of GANs and their myriad applications.
 Hands-on Exercises: Engage in real-world projects, simulating challenges and solutions in deep learning.
 Toolkits & Frameworks: An introduction to popular deep learning tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
 Ethics & Bias in AI: Address challenges and considerations in building unbiased models.
 Future of Deep Learning: Gain insights into upcoming trends and research areas.

Pre-requisites

 Basic understanding of machine learning concepts.
 Familiarity with Python programming.
 Knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and statistics (helpful but not mandatory).

Training Materials Needed by Participants

A laptop or desktop with internet access.
Python environment set up (preferably Anaconda).
TensorFlow and/or PyTorch installed (installation guidelines will be provided before the training).
Access to platforms like Google Colab or Jupyter Notebooks.
Course-related datasets and materials, which will be shared before sessions
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Training Content

Introduction to the Data World

1. Introduction to Deep Learning and Neural Networks

Objective: Provide a foundational understanding of deep learning and its key concepts.
  • Introduction to machine learning and deep learning
  • Historical context and the rise of deep learning
  • Basic anatomy of a neural network
  • Activation functions: Sigmoid, ReLU, Tanh, etc.
  • Forward propagation in neural networks

2. Training Neural Networks

Objective: Delve deep into the mechanisms of training neural networks and the challenges therein.
  • Loss functions: Mean Squared Error, Cross-Entropy, etc
  • Backpropagation explained
  • Gradient descent and its variants: Batch, Mini-Batch, Stochastic
  • Challenges in training deep networks: Vanishing & Exploding gradients
  • Introduction to optimization techniques: Momentum, RMSprop, Adam

3. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)

Objective: Introduce participants to the specialized domain of deep learning catered to image data.
  • Image representation and preprocessing
  • Intuition behind convolutional layers
  • Pooling layers: MaxPooling, AveragePooling
  • CNN architectures: LeNet, AlexNet, VGG, etc.
  • Image classification and object detection using CNNs

4. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Sequence Data

Objective: Uncover the mechanics behind neural networks tailored for sequential data.
  • Basics of sequence data and its challenges
  • Intuition behind RNNs.
  • Problems with vanilla RNNs: Vanishing gradient problem
  • LSTM and GRU: Evolution of RNNs
  • Applications: Text generation, time-series forecasting

5. Advanced Deep Learning Concepts and Real-world Applications

Objective:  Round off with advanced topics in deep learning and how they're applied in various industries
  • Transfer learning and pre-trained models
  • Introduction to Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
  • Reinforcement Learning basics
  • Real-world applications: Healthcare, finance, autonomous vehicles
  • Future trends and continuous learning resources
Each session is designed to progress from foundational to advanced topics, ensuring participants grasp the depth and breadth of deep learning. Hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and real-world examples should be integrated throughout the course to reinforce learning and provide practical exposure.
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