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Intro to PyTorch and Neural Networks

Learn how to use PyTorch to build, train, and test artificial neural networks in this course.

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    Intermediate
  • Time to complete

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    3 hours
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  • Prerequisites

    1 course
     
    We suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Intro to PyTorch and Neural Networks:
    • Machine Learning: Introduction with Regression

About this course

Ready to start your journey into Neural Networks and PyTorch? In this course, you will learn how to create, train, and test artificial neural networks in PyTorch, one of the most popular deep learning frameworks in Python. You will learn about common loss functions and optimizer algorithms while building working neural networks to make predictions about real-world datasets.

Skills you'll gain

  • Build neural networks in PyTorch

  • Define activation and loss functions

  • Evaluate neural network performance

  • Create real-world predictive models

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Meet the creator of the course
Ada Morse
Data Science Instructional Designer at Codecademy
Ada is a Data Science Instructional Designer at Codecademy. Her background is in mathematics, with a Ph.D. focused on the design of self-assembling DNA nanostructures. Ada has worked on courses across our Data Science catalog, covering topics including Python, Excel, and Data Engineering.

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Frequently asked questions about Intro to PyTorch and Neural Networks

  • Neural Networks are the machine learning models that power the most advanced AI applications today. PyTorch is an increasingly popular Python framework for working with neural networks.

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