IT Pro course Intermediate level

Deep Learning and Neural Networks with PyTorch

Learn deep learning with PyTorch: tensors, autograd, backpropagation, CNNs, Transformers, attention, transfer learning, GPU training and ONNX. Hands-on 2026.

Lessons
30in 12 modules
Duration
~25 hself-paced
Quiz
358questions
Level
Intermediateassumes the basics
  • In English
  • Updated on
Free preview · lesson 1 · no account needed Why Deep Learning Still Matters in 2026 It is fair to ask, in 2026, whether you still need to understand deep learning. Powerful assistants such as Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5, GPT-6 Sol and Gemini 3.1 Pro can be called with a single API request, and for many product features that is genuinely the right choice. Read the preview

What you will learn

The course’s skills. The same ones appear on your Certificate of Completion, so you can show what you covered.

  • Foundations: Why Deep Learning in 2026
  • PyTorch Tensors and Autograd
  • From Linear Regression to Neural Networks
  • Backpropagation and Gradient Descent
  • Loss Functions and Optimizers
  • Training Loops, Datasets and DataLoaders
  • Overfitting, Regularization and Normalization
  • Convolutional Neural Networks for Images

About the course

A premium, complete and hands-on course on deep learning and neural networks built entirely on PyTorch, updated for 2026. You will start from why deep learning still matters, master tensors and automatic differentiation with autograd, and build up from linear regression to full multi-layer perceptrons. You will understand backpropagation and gradient descent from the inside, choose the right loss functions and optimizers (SGD, Adam, AdamW), write clean training loops with Datasets and DataLoaders, and defeat overfitting with regularization, dropout and batch normalization. From there you will build convolutional neural networks for images, work through RNNs and LSTMs and understand why Transformers replaced them, implement attention and embeddings, apply transfer learning and fine-tuning, train efficiently on GPU with CUDA and mixed precision, and take models to production with saving, loading and ONNX export. Every concept is paired with real, correct PyTorch code, and the course keeps a strong focus on the legal and ethical side of training data. Includes a comprehensive final assessment.

Who it is for

For developers, engineers and technical professionals who build or integrate AI solutions. It belongs to Deep Learning & AI Models, on the IT Pro track.

What you need

Intermediate level: it helps to already know the basics of AI and of the course’s field.

Course curriculum

12 modules · 30 lessons · about 25 hours · 358 quiz questions

Read a free preview of lesson 1: “Why Deep Learning Still Matters in 2026” No account needed. See how a lesson is written before you pay.
  1. Module 1: Foundations: Why Deep Learning in 2026

    2 lessons · 1 h 40 min · 22 questions
    1. Why Deep Learning Still Matters in 2026 Free preview of the lesson “Why Deep Learning Still Matters in 2026” 50 min 11 questions
    2. Neural Networks, Intuitively 50 min 11 questions
  2. Module 2: PyTorch Tensors and Autograd

    2 lessons · 1 h 40 min · 23 questions
    1. Tensors: The Core Data Structure 50 min 11 questions
    2. Autograd: Automatic Differentiation 50 min 12 questions
  3. Module 3: From Linear Regression to Neural Networks

    4 lessons · 3 h 20 min · 44 questions
    1. Linear Regression from Scratch in PyTorch 50 min 11 questions
    2. Building a Multi-Layer Perceptron 50 min 11 questions
    3. Activation Functions Explained 50 min 11 questions
    4. Weight Initialization and the Vanishing/Exploding Gradient Problem 50 min 11 questions
  4. Module 4: Backpropagation and Gradient Descent

    3 lessons · 2 h 30 min · 34 questions
    1. How Backpropagation Works 50 min 11 questions
    2. Gradient Descent and Its Variants 50 min 12 questions
    3. Learning Rate Schedules and Warmup 50 min 11 questions
  5. Module 5: Loss Functions and Optimizers

    2 lessons · 1 h 40 min · 22 questions
    1. Loss Functions in PyTorch 50 min 11 questions
    2. Optimizers: SGD, Adam and AdamW 50 min 11 questions
  6. Module 6: Training Loops, Datasets and DataLoaders

    3 lessons · 2 h 30 min · 33 questions
    1. The Anatomy of a Complete Training Loop 50 min 11 questions
    2. Datasets and DataLoaders 50 min 11 questions
    3. Evaluating Models: Metrics, Validation and Test Discipline 50 min 11 questions
  7. Module 7: Overfitting, Regularization and Normalization

    2 lessons · 1 h 40 min · 22 questions
    1. Overfitting and Regularization 50 min 11 questions
    2. Dropout and Batch Normalization 50 min 11 questions
  8. Module 8: Convolutional Neural Networks for Images

    2 lessons · 1 h 40 min · 22 questions
    1. Convolutional Neural Networks Explained 50 min 11 questions
    2. Building a CNN Image Classifier 50 min 11 questions
  9. Module 9: Sequence Models and the Transformer

    3 lessons · 2 h 30 min · 33 questions
    1. RNNs, LSTMs and Their Limits 50 min 11 questions
    2. Embeddings and the Attention Mechanism 50 min 11 questions
    3. The Transformer Architecture 50 min 11 questions
  10. Module 10: Transfer Learning, GPUs and Deployment

    3 lessons · 2 h 30 min · 33 questions
    1. Transfer Learning and Fine-Tuning Basics 50 min 11 questions
    2. GPU, CUDA and Mixed Precision 50 min 11 questions
    3. From Training to Inference: Saving, Loading and ONNX 50 min 11 questions
  11. Module 11: Practical Craft: Debugging, Reproducibility and Responsible Deep Learning

    3 lessons · 2 h 30 min · 46 questions
    1. Debugging Neural Networks: A Systematic Approach 50 min 24 questions
    2. Reproducibility and Experiment Tracking 50 min 11 questions
    3. Responsible Deep Learning: Dataset Licensing, Consent, Bias and GDPR 50 min 11 questions
  12. Module 12: Final Quiz — Deep Learning with PyTorch

    1 lesson · 45 min · 24 questions
    1. Final Assessment — Deep Learning and Neural Networks with PyTorch 45 min 24 questions
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Modules and lessons in order, plus the link to the preview of lesson 1 — so you can decide at your own pace.

How you learn

You read the lesson, ask the AI Professor right on the page and check what you remember.

Why Deep Learning Still Matters in 2026

It is fair to ask, in 2026, whether you still need to understand deep learning. Powerful assistants such as Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5, GPT-6 Sol and Gemini 3.1 Pro can be called with a single API request, and for many product features that is genuinely the right choice.

The AI Professor bar that appears in the lesson under the selected passage, with the actions “Explain this to me”, “Give me an example”, “Why does it matter?” and “My own question”
The first lines of lesson 1 of this course. Read the free preview, no account needed.
  1. You read the lesson at your own pace

    Written lessons, with examples and exercises. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can pick up where you left off.

  2. You ask the AI Professor inside the lesson

    Select a passage and it explains it, gives you an example or tells you why it matters. You can type or talk to it, in English.

  3. You check what you remember

    Every lesson has its own quiz, with explanations for the answers: 358 questions across the course. The professor also summarizes the lesson and prepares review flashcards.

  4. You get the Certificate of Completion

    Once you complete the lessons and reach the minimum quiz score, you issue it from your account, with a unique number, publicly verifiable.

The AI Professor is included in your subscription, per-course access included, with a monthly fair-use limit. It is an AI system, not a human teacher, and its answers may contain errors; details in the Terms. See how the AI Professor works.

You leave with proof anyone can check

The Certificate of Completion for “Deep Learning and Neural Networks with PyTorch”: a private attestation with a unique number and a QR code. A recruiter confirms it is authentic on the public verification page, with no account and no cost.

Example of a Cursuri AI Certificate of Completion with sample data: the serial number and the issue date in the top-right corner, the holder’s name, the course, the tier awarded, the percentage of lessons, the average score, the study time, the course version, the issuer and the verification QR code
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    Public verification page, QR code and cryptographic fingerprint, with no account for the person checking.

  • You show it where it counts

    Add it to your CV and LinkedIn profile; a recruiter confirms authenticity with one click.

  • It says exactly what it attests

    The course, the tier you earned (Pass, Merit or Distinction), the serial number and the issue date, plus the percentage of lessons completed.

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Deep Learning and Neural Networks with PyTorch

€ 99 per month, VAT included No commitment: stop the renewal anytime

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30 lessons in 12 modules about 25 hours
  • All the course’s lessons, exercises and quizzes: 358 questions
  • AI Professor in the lessons, included in your subscription
  • Publicly verifiable Certificate of Completion

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Before you decide

Frequently asked questions

About the course, the price, the AI Professor and the certificate.

What will I learn in “Deep Learning and Neural Networks with PyTorch”?

A premium, complete and hands-on course on deep learning and neural networks built entirely on PyTorch, updated for 2026. You will start from why deep learning still matters, master tensors and automatic differentiation with autograd, and build up from linear regression to full multi-layer perceptrons. You will understand backpropagation and gradient descent from the inside, choose the right loss functions and optimizers (SGD, Adam, AdamW), write clean training loops with Datasets and DataLoaders, and defeat overfitting with regularization, dropout and batch normalization. From there you will build convolutional neural networks for images, work through RNNs and LSTMs and understand why Transformers replaced them, implement attention and embeddings, apply transfer learning and fine-tuning, train efficiently on GPU with CUDA and mixed precision, and take models to production with saving, loading and ONNX export. Every concept is paired with real, correct PyTorch code, and the course keeps a strong focus on the legal and ethical side of training data. Includes a comprehensive final assessment.

The course has 12 modules and 30 lessons, with 358 quiz questions. The full curriculum, module by module, is shown on the course page.

Do I need prior experience for this course?

The course is Intermediate level: it helps to already know the basics of AI and of the course’s field.

How long does the course take?

The estimated duration is about 25 hours, across 30 lessons. You learn at your own pace, and your progress is saved automatically at every lesson, so you can pick up where you left off.

How much does it cost, and which plan do I need?

Access to this course alone costs €99 per month. The course is also included in the IT Pro bundle, €399 per month for all 25 IT Pro courses, and in All Access, €499 per month for the whole international catalog.

Plans are billed monthly, in EUR. Every price is a total, with VAT included at the rate of your country. Compare the plans.

Can I read part of the course before paying?

Yes. You can read a free preview of lesson 1, “Why Deep Learning Still Matters in 2026”, without an account. The preview shows you how the lesson is written; the rest of the lesson and the other lessons open after payment.

How does the AI Professor help me in this course?

The AI Professor is built into every lesson and starts from the lesson you have open: it explains the passages you select, gives you examples, summarizes the lesson, tests you with a quiz and prepares review flashcards. You can type or talk to it, in English.

It is included in your subscription, per-course access included, with a monthly fair-use limit. It is an AI system, not a human teacher, and its answers may contain errors; details in the Terms.

Do I get a certificate when I finish the course?

When you meet the completion thresholds shown on the platform (lessons completed and the minimum quiz score), you can issue your Certificate of Completion for “Deep Learning and Neural Networks with PyTorch” from your account, with a unique number, publicly verifiable on the site.

It is a private attestation of course completion, issued by GALIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SRL. It is NOT a diploma or a state-recognised qualification under Romanian Laws 198/2023, 199/2023 or Government Ordinance 129/2000; employers may take it into account at their own discretion. Details in the Certification policy.

Does the subscription renew automatically? How do I stop it?

Yes. Course access and the bundles are subscriptions that renew automatically at the end of each monthly billing period. You can see the next renewal date in your account at any time.

You can stop the renewal at any time, from your account or by email, with no other formality. Access stays active until the end of the period already paid for, and no pro-rata refund is made for a period already started, except in the cases provided by law. Your progress stays saved in your account. Details in the Terms & Conditions, section 5.5.

Can my company buy this course for a team?

Yes. Company plans give a team access to the courses, with a dashboard where you follow each member’s progress and manage seats centrally. See the plans for companies.

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  • Certificate of Completion, publicly verifiable.

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