Step confidently into the world of generative AI with our expertly crafted online course, designed to equip you with both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in cutting-edge deep learning techniques. This course guides you through the essential concepts of how computers interpret and generate images and text, starting with the basics of image representation and progressing through advanced architectures like convolutional neural networks and autoencoders. You’ll explore the power of variational autoencoders and diffusion models, learning how these state-of-the-art tools drive modern image generation and enhancement. With practical exercises using industry-standard libraries such as PyTorch and Hugging Face, you’ll gain direct experience building and deploying generative models for both images and text. The course culminates with an in-depth look at natural language processing pipelines and transformer architectures, empowering you to harness large language models for real-world applications. By the end, you’ll have developed a robust skill set in generative AI, ready to innovate in research, creative industries, or technology-driven businesses. Join us and unlock your potential in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

Programming Generative AI: Unit 2

Programming Generative AI: Unit 2
This course is part of Programming Generative AI Specialization


Instructors: Pearson
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Intermediate level
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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Understand and implement core generative AI models for images and text, including autoencoders, diffusion models, and transformers.
Gain practical experience with leading deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and Hugging Face libraries.
Learn to represent, generate, and manipulate images and text using state-of-the-art neural network architectures.
Apply advanced generative techniques for tasks like image enhancement, translation, and natural language inference.
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Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Programming Generative AI Specialization
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