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Sequence Models for Deep Learning

In this course, you'll learn the different sequential neural network models, how to apply them to time series forecasting, and how to build your own forecasts on real data. You will assume the role of a data scientist in the entertainment industry, analyzing song popularity data and movie ticket sales.

  • Intermediate friendly
  • 6 hrs
  • 5 lessons
  • 1 project
  • Premium

Course overview

Model sequential data by building and evaluating RNN, GRU, and LSTM architectures for time-series forecasting and sequence prediction tasks.

What's inside

5 lessons · 1 project

  • 01
    Introduction to RNNs

    <p>Explore the fundamentals of Recurrent Neural Networks, examine their applications, and compare them to Convolutional Neural Networks, highlighting key differences and use cases.</p>

    51 min
  • 02
    Basic RNN Architecture

    <p>Build and train a simple RNN for regression, evaluate performance using mean squared error, and optimize the model to improve its accuracy.</p>

    120 min
  • 03
    Advanced RNN Architecture -- GRU and LSTM

    <p>Explore LSTM and GRU use cases, learn their differences, build a basic LSTM model, and compare its performance to a traditional RNN.</p>

    120 min
  • 04
    Advanced RNN Architecture -- Convolutional Layers

    <p>Explore advanced RNN architectures by learning to combine convolutional layers with RNNs, integrating convolutional layers in LSTM models, and comparing the performance of various sequential models.</p>

    120 min
  • 05
    Time Series Forecasting with RNNs

    <p>Master time series forecasting using RNNs by understanding their effectiveness, learning to forecast with basic RNN and LSTM models, and evaluating forecast performance for accurate predictions.</p>

    120 min
  • 06
    Guided Project: Time-Series Forecasting on the S&P 500 Project

    For this project, you'll take on the role of a trader on the S&P 500 futures desk aiming to build a model to forecast the index's movement, enabling lucrative trading opportunities.

    120 min

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