MODULE 2

Machine Learning & Deep Learning Essentials

Understand how AI systems learn from data, the machine learning lifecycle, and the critical considerations for model evaluation and governance.

6
Parts
4-5
Hours
30
Quiz Questions

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, you will be able to:

Distinguish between supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning
Describe the end-to-end machine learning pipeline
Explain neural network concepts at a conceptual level
Interpret common model evaluation metrics
Identify data quality issues and their impact on AI systems
Recognize common model risks including drift and adversarial attacks
1

Machine Learning Paradigms

Explore the three main approaches to machine learning: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning.

⏱ 35-45 min ☆ Foundational
2

The ML Pipeline

Understand the complete journey from raw data to deployed model: collection, preprocessing, training, validation, and deployment.

⏱ 45-55 min ☆ Process
3

Neural Networks Demystified

Learn how neural networks work at a conceptual level: layers, activation functions, and backpropagation explained simply.

⏱ 40-50 min ☆ Technical Concepts
4

Model Evaluation & Metrics

Master the key metrics for assessing model performance: accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, and ROC-AUC.

⏱ 45-55 min ☆ Evaluation
5

Data Quality & Governance

Understand data labeling challenges, bias in training data, and the emerging threat of data poisoning attacks.

⏱ 40-50 min ☆ Governance
6

Model Risks & Limitations

Explore model drift, adversarial attacks, the black box problem, and other critical risks in AI systems.

⏱ 40-50 min ☆ Risk

Module 2 Assessment

Test your understanding with 30 questions covering all topics from this module. You need 80% to pass.

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