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Skill Path

AI Model Training & Deployment

Learn the fundamentals of AI model training and deployment, from building GPT models to deploying them at scale.

Includes Neural Networks, Transformer Architecture, Model Optimization, and more.

This skill path includes

Video lessons synced with hands-on coding
AI tutor for instant coding help
Build real projects from scratch
Assessments to validate mastery

About this skill path

AI model training has become increasingly powerful through the years. In this skill path, you'll learn how to build, train, and deploy transformer models like GPT-2. You'll work through fundamental concepts including tokenization, embeddings, attention mechanisms, and gain the skills necessary to develop and optimize large language models.

Skills you'll gain

Transformer architecture fundamentals
Model training and optimization
Tokenization and embeddings
GPU acceleration and scaling

Course Curriculum

5 sections · 21 lessons · 596 steps

1

Foundations

Optional - Skip if familiar with Python & Math

Essential Python and linear algebra fundamentals for deep learning. Start here if you need a refresher on Python programming or mathematical concepts.

2

Language Models Fundamentals

Build neural networks from scratch. Create an autograd engine, implement backpropagation, and develop character-level language models.

3

Deep Learning Internals

Master advanced neural network training techniques. Deep dive into batch normalization, initialization strategies, manual backpropagation, and hierarchical models.

4

Building GPT

Build a GPT from scratch. Understand self-attention, transformers, tokenization, and reproduce GPT-2 with production-grade training.

5

Capstone Project

Demonstrate your mastery by studying the complete evolution of a GPT-2 training script, then building it yourself from scratch.

Based On

Andrej Karpathy's Zero to Hero

All lessons in this course are based on Andrej Karpathy's legendary "Neural Networks: Zero to Hero" YouTube series. His ability to explain complex AI concepts from first principles has inspired countless learners around the world.

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