Intermediate SML-401 ⏱ 10 weeks 📚 23 topics

Intermediate Deep Learning Certification

Advanced neural networks, optimization techniques, and practical deep learning implementations

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What You'll Demonstrate

  • Build and train deep neural networks from scratch
  • Implement optimization algorithms and regularization techniques
  • Master convolutional neural networks for computer vision
  • Apply best practices for deep learning model design
  • Build production-ready deep learning models

Topics Covered by This Exam

1

Neural Network Fundamentals

90 minutes

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2

Activation Functions Deep Dive

45 minutes

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3

Loss Functions and Optimization

60 minutes

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4

Stochastic Gradient Descent

75 minutes

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5

Variance Reduction in SGD

60 minutes

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6

Hyperparameters and Regularization

90 minutes

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7

Training Deep Networks in PyTorch

120 minutes

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8

Training Deep Networks in TensorFlow

120 minutes

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9

Practical Guide to Deep Network Design

90 minutes

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10

Vanishing and Exploding Gradients

75 minutes

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11

Normalization Techniques

60 minutes

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12

Residual Connections

60 minutes

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13

Residuals and Normalizations Combined

75 minutes

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14

Convolutional Neural Networks

150 minutes

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15

Structure of Convolutions

90 minutes

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16

Pooling Layers

60 minutes

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17

Design Principles of CNNs

90 minutes

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18

CNNs in PyTorch

120 minutes

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19

Deep Representations

75 minutes

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20

Dilation and Upconvolution

90 minutes

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21

Dilation and Upconvolution in PyTorch

90 minutes

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22

Advanced Deep Learning Training

120 minutes

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23

Computer Vision Project

240 minutes

project

Adaptive Exam Format

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Progressive Difficulty

Questions advance from Easy → Medium → Hard as you proceed through the exam

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Single & Multi Select

Mix of single-answer and multi-answer questions to assess depth of knowledge

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Randomised Bank

Questions are drawn randomly from a larger question bank — no two exams are the same

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Badge & Certificate

Digital badge and printable certificate issued immediately upon passing