Five courses covering neural network foundations, hyperparameter tuning, ML strategy, CNNs, and sequence models and transformers, taught by Andrew Ng. The default next step after an intro ML course for anyone heading toward deep learning roles.
Who it's for
Programmers ready for the deep end. This is an intermediate course in Deep Learning, running about 3 months at 10 hrs/week (~129 hours, 5 courses).
Cost at a glance
Free to audit · $49/mo Coursera subscription for certificate. Financial aid available. Coursera standard subscription pricing; seen 2026-11-01.
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