In the first course of the Deep Learning Specialization, you will study the foundational concept of neural networks and deep learning.
Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Neural Networks and Deep Learning
This course is part of Deep Learning Specialization



Instructors: Andrew Ng
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Reviewed on Dec 6, 2017
Andrew explained the concepts very well and contextualized in just the right kind of real world examples, with none of the fluff that's surrounding deep learning these days. Incredibly good teaching.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2023
I am a student majoring in AI and ML. This course helped me to solidify my understanding of how NNs work. The course content was in-depth and comprehensive and the quiz and assignments were fun to do.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
The course is excellent overall — clear explanations, great structure, and practical implementation. However, the derivation part in the backpropagation section feels a bit vague compared to the rest.



