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PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools
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PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools

Laurence Moroney

Instructor: Laurence Moroney

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Optimize and hyperparameter tune PyTorch models for better performance

  • Use TorchVision and Hugging Face, to efficiently process and manage image and text data, respectively

  • Build efficient training pipelines for model optimization

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October 2025

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8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module focuses on optimizing machine learning models through systematic evaluation and hyperparameter tuning techniques. Students will learn to assess model performance using key evaluation metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, then apply various optimization strategies to improve their models. The course covers practical techniques including learning rate scheduling, flexible architecture design, and automated hyperparameter tuning using tools like Optuna. By the end of this module, learners will understand how to balance model performance with efficiency considerations like inference time and memory usage to select optimal models for real-world applications.

What's included

9 videos3 readings2 assignments1 programming assignment4 ungraded labs

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to TorchVision, PyTorch's computer vision library that offers essential tools for image processing, data handling, and model deployment. Students will explore TorchVision's core components including image transforms, preprocessing pipelines, built-in datasets, and pretrained models. The course emphasizes practical applications through hands-on experience with data augmentation techniques, transfer learning, and fine-tuning strategies. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped to leverage TorchVision's powerful utilities for real-world computer vision projects and understand how to adapt pretrained models for custom tasks.

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments1 programming assignment4 ungraded labs

This module introduces Natural Language Processing (NLP) fundamentals using PyTorch, covering the essential pipeline from raw text to trained models. Students will learn how to transform text data into numerical representations through tokenization, tensorization, and embedding techniques, while exploring both traditional methods and modern approaches using pretrained models. The course emphasizes practical implementation skills including building custom tokenizers, working with HuggingFace transformers, and creating text classification models. By the end of this module, learners will understand how to leverage both static and dynamic embeddings, and apply transfer learning techniques to fine-tune state-of-the-art NLP models for various text processing tasks.

What's included

8 videos1 reading2 assignments1 programming assignment4 ungraded labs

This module focuses on optimizing machine learning workflows through efficient data handling and training techniques in PyTorch. Students will learn to identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks that can slow down model training, particularly around data loading and GPU utilization. The course covers advanced DataLoader configurations, profiling tools, and modern optimization strategies like mixed precision training and gradient accumulation. By the end of this module, learners will understand how to create high-performance training pipelines using PyTorch Lightning and other optimization tools to maximize computational efficiency.

What's included

5 videos2 readings2 assignments1 programming assignment3 ungraded labs

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