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Familiarity with functions, basic algebra, and Python will help you get the most out of this Specialization.

Approx. 25 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Analytically optimize different types of functions commonly used in machine learning using properties of derivatives and gradients

  • Approximately optimize different types of functions commonly used in machine learning

  • Visually interpret differentiation of different types of functions commonly used in machine learning

  • Perform gradient descent in neural networks with different activation and cost functions

Skills you will gain

  • Calculus
  • Mathematical Optimization
  • Gradient Descent
  • Machine Learning
  • Newton'S Method
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
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Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level

Familiarity with functions, basic algebra, and Python will help you get the most out of this Specialization.

Approx. 25 hours to complete
English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
9 hours to complete

Week 1 - Derivatives and Optimization

9 hours to complete
28 videos (Total 114 min), 5 readings, 4 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
7 hours to complete

Week 2 - Gradients and Gradient Descent

7 hours to complete
15 videos (Total 54 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
9 hours to complete

Week 3 - Optimization in Neural Networks and Newton's Method

9 hours to complete
17 videos (Total 91 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

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