Build Your First Neural Network: Deep Learning Basics — PickAClass
4.0 (7) ⏱ 2h 30m 📚 25 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Build Your First Neural Network: Deep Learning Basics

A beginner-friendly guide to understanding deep learning concepts and training your first foundational neural networks from scratch.

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Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, and neural networks are at the heart of this revolution. If you have ever wondered how machines learn to recognize patterns and solve complex problems, this course is your perfect starting point. You will transition from having zero knowledge of deep learning to confidently understanding its core mechanics and building your own functioning models. What you'll learn: • Understand the basic terminology and foundational concepts of artificial intelligence. • Master the fundamental logic behind how machines learn from data. • Build and train your very first artificial neural network. • Apply forward and backward propagation to optimize your models. • Practice techniques to make your algorithms run efficiently. • Learn how to structure data and evaluate the performance of your neural network. This course begins by breaking down key terminology, basic concepts, and foundational definitions so you are never lost in jargon. From there, you will move into practical exercises, constructing simple but powerful deep learning architectures step-by-step. This program is designed entirely for beginners—no prior experience with deep learning or advanced mathematics is required. Start your journey into artificial intelligence and build your first neural network today.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
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Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (7)

Manuel Castro CL
★ 3 · July 15, 2026

Hmm, I'm not sure this is for beginners. Some parts felt like they assumed prior knowledge. It was okay, but tough.

Isla Miller NZ Verified learner
★ 4 · June 29, 2026

A good introduction. The structure was mostly clear, but I wish there were a few more real-world examples. Still, learned a lot.

Camila Vargas PA
★ 5 · June 28, 2026

This was a good introduction. The structure is logical, and it covers the basics effectively. Might be too introductory for advanced learners.

กมลชนก พรหมมา TH Verified learner
★ 5 · June 20, 2026

It's a good course if you have some prior knowledge. For absolute beginners, some concepts might be a bit challenging. The structure is logical, though.

Nadia Batrisya binti Mohd Zainal MY
★ 2 · June 18, 2026

Hmm, I'm not sure this is for absolute beginners. It assumes a bit of prior knowledge that wasn't explicitly taught. Some examples were confusing.

Liam Dubois CA
★ 5 · June 15, 2026

Wow, what a fantastic learning experience. The structure was logical, and I felt like I learned so much in a short time. Definitely recommend.

Björn Ulvaeus SE Verified learner
★ 4 · June 11, 2026

Helpful material. The structure was logical for the most part. Might not be for absolute beginners though.

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