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Transformers Unleashed: Master the Architecture of Modern AI Professional Certificate

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Transformers Unleashed: Master the Architecture of Modern AI Professional Certificate

Build Production-Ready Transformer AI Systems.

Design, optimize, deploy, and integrate scalable AI systems using Transformers and MLOps.

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Intermediate level

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16 weeks to complete
at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

16 weeks to complete
at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build and optimize deep learning and transformer-based AI models

  • Design computer vision and NLP pipelines using TensorFlow

  • Deploy production machine learning systems using MLOps and CI/CD workflows

  • Architect scalable AI systems and integrate machine learning services

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Professional Certificate - 6 course series

Building and Optimizing AI Models

Building and Optimizing AI Models

Course 1, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Train and evaluate predictive machine learning models using supervised and unsupervised algorithms

  • Design custom neural network architectures for AI applications

  • Optimize deep learning models using transfer learning and performance tuning

  • Benchmark AI algorithms to evaluate efficiency, accuracy, and computational cost

Skills you'll gain

Category: Convolutional Neural Networks
Category: Deep Learning
Category: Tensorflow
Category: Supervised Learning
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Data Structures
Category: Machine Learning Methods
Category: Applied Machine Learning
Category: Transfer Learning
Category: Unsupervised Learning
Category: Algorithms
Category: Keras (Neural Network Library)
Category: Machine Learning Algorithms
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Artificial Neural Networks
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Feature Engineering
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

What you'll learn

  • Build computer vision pipelines to train and evaluate deep learning models for image-based tasks

  • Develop transformer-based NLP workflows for text processing and language understanding

  •  Implement end-to-end machine learning pipelines using TensorFlow andKeras

  • Evaluate model performance using task-specific metrics and error analysis

Skills you'll gain

Category: Model Deployment
Category: Embeddings
Category: Deep Learning
Category: Vision Transformer (ViT)
Category: Data Pipelines
Category: Risk Modeling
Category: Transfer Learning
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Computer Vision
Category: Tensorflow
Category: Natural Language Processing
Category: Keras (Neural Network Library)
ML Data Pipelines and Communicating AI Insights

ML Data Pipelines and Communicating AI Insights

Course 3, 12 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build scalable ML data pipelines to ingest, clean, andvalidatedatasets for machine learning workflows

  • Apply data transformation and feature engineering techniques to improve model performance

  • Analyze datasets and communicate insights using visualizations and analytical reporting

  • Break down complex ML problems into modular components for scalable AI solutions

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Visualization
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Data Transformation
Category: Extract, Transform, Load
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Apache Spark
Category: Data Quality
Category: Data Governance
Category: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)
Category: A/B Testing
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Data Preprocessing
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: PySpark
Category: Feature Engineering
Category: Data Pipelines
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Production ML Engineering: Packaging, APIs, and Testing

Production ML Engineering: Packaging, APIs, and Testing

Course 4, 11 hours

What you'll learn

  • Package machine learning models into reusable Python modules for scalable AI applications

  • Develop production-ready ML APIs that serve machine learning predictions

  •  Implement CI/CD workflows tomaintainreliable ML codebases

  • Design automated testing strategies tovalidatemachine learning pipelines

Skills you'll gain

Category: CI/CD
Category: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)
Category: Maintainability
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Code Review
Category: Software Documentation
Category: Continuous Delivery
Category: Model Deployment
Category: Continuous Integration
Category: Technical Documentation
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Version Control
Category: Test Automation
Category: API Design
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Architecting and Integrating Scalable AI Systems

Architecting and Integrating Scalable AI Systems

Course 5, 11 hours

What you'll learn

  • Design scalable AI system architectures based on technical and business requirements

  • Deploy and optimize AI workloads in cloud computing environments

  • Create system components and architecture diagrams for machine learning services

  • Integrate AI services using APIs and distributed system communication patterns

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Solution Architecture
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Systems Design
Category: Model Deployment
Category: AI Workflows
Category: Systems Architecture
Category: Restful API
Category: AI Orchestration
Category: System Design and Implementation
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Enterprise Architecture
Category: Software Architecture
Category: Business Requirements
Category: Systems Integration
Category: Unified Modeling Language
Category: Scalability
Advancing Your Career in AI and Machine Learning Engineering

Advancing Your Career in AI and Machine Learning Engineering

Course 6, 14 minutes

What you'll learn

  • Identify career paths and responsibilities for AI and machine learning engineers

  • Translate machine learning projects into portfolio-ready artifacts

  • Prepare resumes that highlight technical contributions and AI engineering skills

  • Practice communicating machine learning solutions in technical interview scenarios

Skills you'll gain

Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Presentations
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Model Deployment
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: Applied Machine Learning
Category: Technical Documentation
Category: AI Product Strategy

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