Practical Deep Reinforcement Learning

5 Days

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Cohort-based Course

This course offers a deep dive into the practical aspects of reinforcement learning, tailored to your custom problems.

Course overview

The transformation students will have in this course

In this course, students will transform from passive learners to active practitioners, mastering the tools and techniques necessary to implement and train custom reinforcement learning environments. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in using OpenAI Gym to create tailored environments and in applying TensorFlow to deploy cutting-edge reinforcement learning algorithms to these environments.

Who is this course for

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Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers who already have a basic understanding of machine learning concepts.

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Software Developers and Technical Product Managers interested in understanding and implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance products.

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Academic Researchers and Graduate Students in computer science or related fields who require practical, hands-on experience with advanced AI

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Industry Professionals in robotics, automation, healthcare, finance—gain a competitive edge with custom AI solutions.

Learn how to use the state-of-the-art deep reinforcement learning algorithms for your specific problems.

Understand the fundamental concepts of reinforcement learning.

Build a robust understanding of core reinforcement learning principles. Master the theoretical frameworks and mechanisms that underpin how agents learn and make decisions, setting a solid foundation for advanced applications.

Use OpenAI Gym to implement an environment tailored to your specific problems.

Acquire practical skills in environment setup and customization. Learn to design and manipulate OpenAI Gym environments that accurately simulate your specific challenges, enabling precise model training and testing.

Train the state-of-the-art deep reinforcement learning algorithms to for your specific problems.

Advance your capabilities in deploying and tuning complex models. Develop proficiency in training and optimizing deep reinforcement learning algorithms to effectively solve your targeted problems, ensuring high performance and adaptability.

Use pre-built environments such as DeepMind Control Suite and MuJoCo.

Enhance your technical expertise in using advanced simulation tools.Gain hands-on experience with leading industry-standard tools for modeling and testing, which improves your models' robustness and your ability to handle diverse scenarios.

This course includes

2 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

6 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

Projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

May 20—May 24

    May

    22

    Practical Deep Reinforcement Learning 1

    Wed 5/221:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)
    Optional

    May

    24

    Practical Deep Reinforcement Learning 2

    Fri 5/241:00 AM—3:00 AM (UTC)
    Optional

    Practical Deep Reinforcement Learning

    6 items

Meet your instructor

Navid Yousefabadi

Navid Yousefabadi

An accomplished researcher and educator, Navid has cultivated a diverse academic and professional background spanning physics, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. Originally graduating with a degree in physics from Shiraz University in 2009, Navid embarked on an international academic journey, moving to Canada to deepen their expertise in quantum computers at Dalhousie University where they completed their master's degree.

Driven by a passion for cutting-edge technology, Navid furthered their research in quantum computing as a Ph.D. student at the University of Calgary. This rigorous research laid a solid foundation for their transition into the fields of machine learning and data science. Since 2017, Navid has been immersed in these disciplines, demonstrating a keen ability to adapt and innovate. They also earned a master's degree in Data Science from the University of Calgary, underscoring their commitment to continual learning and expertise.

Currently, Navid serves as an instructor in artificial intelligence at the University of Calgary, where they inspire and educate the next generation of AI experts. Their courses cover a broad range of AI topics, with a particular focus on machine learning applications and theoretical advancements. Beyond the classroom, Navid actively contributes to the AI community, engaging in research that bridges theoretical underpinnings with practical implementations.

Navid's professional and academic journeys reflect a deep-seated dedication to advancing technology and education, marking them as a leading figure in the interdisciplinary realms of AI and data science.

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Course schedule

4 hours

  • Tuesday & Thursday

    3:00pm - 5:00pm EST


  • Upcoming Sessions

    May 21, 2024 - May 23, 2024


Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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