This IBM course will equip you with the skills to implement, train, and evaluate generative AI models for natural language processing (NLP) using PyTorch. You will explore core NLP tasks, such as document classification, language modeling, and language translation, and gain a foundation in building small and large language models.

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Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding
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Instructors: Joseph Santarcangelo
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Explain how one-hot encoding, bag-of-words, embeddings, and embedding bags transform text into numerical features for NLP models
Implement Word2Vec models using CBOW and Skip-gram architectures to generate contextual word embeddings
Develop and train neural network-based language models using statistical N-Grams and feedforward architectures
Build sequence-to-sequence models with encoder–decoder RNNs for tasks such as machine translation and sequence transformation
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In this module, you will explore the foundational techniques and tools that enable machines to understand and process human language. You will learn about one-hot encoding, bag-of-words, embeddings, and embedding bags. You’ll begin by converting text into numerical features, move into document categorization using TorchText, and continue through to model training with PyTorch. The module also introduces you to language modeling using N-Gram models, both statistically and through neural networks. The hands-on labs will reinforce your learning by walking you through implementations in Python using PyTorch and related libraries.
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In this module, you will explore advanced neural techniques for language representation and understanding. You’ll begin by learning how Word2Vec models capture word semantics using context-based prediction. Then you’ll transition into sequence-to-sequence modeling with recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and encoder-decoder architectures, which enable tasks like translation. You’ll also investigate how to evaluate generated text using established NLP metrics and reflect on ethical concerns surrounding word embeddings. The labs will provide hands-on practice with Word2Vec integration and sequence models. In addition, the comprehensive cheat sheet and glossary will serve as quick-reference tools to reinforce your understanding of key models and concepts.
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Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025
I have enjoyed myself in this course. I can't wait to apply the skills I have learned in this class. Thank you the fantastic Team.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025
Super course,.. labs are too good to learn and challenging too.

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It will take only two weeks to complete this course if you spend four hours of study time per week.
It will be good if you have a basic knowledge of Python and a familiarity with machine learning and neural network concepts.
PS: Data set preprocessing/cleaning is not covered in this course.
This course is part of a specialization. When you complete the specialization, you will prepare yourself with the skills and confidence to take on jobs such as AI Engineer, NLP Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Deep Learning Engineer, and Data Scientist.
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