Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow

In this course, you will: • Learn about Tensor objects, the fundamental building blocks of TensorFlow, understand the difference between the eager and graph modes in TensorFlow, and learn how to use a TensorFlow tool to calculate gradients. • Build your own custom training loops using GradientTape and TensorFlow Datasets to gain more flexibility and visibility with your model training. • Learn about the benefits of generating code that runs in graph mode, take a peek at what graph code looks like, and practice generating this more efficient code automatically with TensorFlow’s tools. • Harness the power of distributed training to process more data and train larger models, faster, get an overview of various distributed training strategies, and practice working with a strategy that trains on multiple GPU cores, and another that trains on multiple TPU cores. The DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow: Advanced Techniques Specialization introduces the features of TensorFlow that provide learners with more control over their model architecture and tools that help them create and train advanced ML models. This Specialization is for early and mid-career software and machine learning engineers with a foundational understanding of TensorFlow who are looking to expand their knowledge and skill set by learning advanced TensorFlow features to build powerful models

• Understand tensor objects in TensorFlow
• Differentiate and use eager and graph modes
• Use TensorFlow tools to compute gradients
• Build custom training loops with GradientTape
• Apply distributed training strategies on multiple devices
• Enhance flexibility and visibility in model training

• Basic knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and statistics
• Experience with AI and deep learning
• Proficiency in Python and frameworks like TF/Keras or PyTorch