Certificate of Completion

Utilize pretrained DL models in TensorFlow

Learn to apply pretrained deep learning models in real-world manufacturing and analytics tasks using TensorFlow. This course equips you with hands-on tools for smarter decision-making through feature extraction and inference.

$499

Total: Course cost

2 Weeks to complete

Duration

Online - scheduled
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Overview

Required Prerequisites: Please ensure the following before enrolling in this microcredential:

  • Fundamental programming knowledge in Python or similar languages (e.g., C/C++, R, Matlab, Java).
  • Basic understanding of linear algebra and statistics is also recommended.

In modern engineering environments, the ability to apply deep learning (DL) effectively is a significant advantage. This course provides practical training on how to utilize pretrained DL models using TensorFlow in industrial contexts. You'll learn to build efficient data pipelines, perform inference on production datasets, and extract meaningful features for tasks such as clustering and anomaly detection.

Whether you're working in manufacturing, quality control, or data analytics, this course bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation—providing you with tools that can be immediately applied to improve performance, optimize processes, and support smarter, data-driven decisions.

Key Benefits

  • Hands-on TensorFlow model implementation
  • Applied feature extraction techniques
  • Use cases from industrial applications
  • Build production-ready data pipelines
  • Develop inference skills with pretrained models

This micro-badge is a part of the Deep Learning with TensorFlow Badge.


Program Schedule: Sessions will be held via Zoom:

  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 9-11:30am MST
  • Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9-11:30am MST
  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 9-11:30am MST
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025, 9-11:30am MST

Micro-badge Level

This micro-badge is offered at Level 2. Level 2 micro-badges empower learners to apply their foundational knowledge through hands-on practice, allowing them to demonstrate their skills with tangible evidence.

Learn more about the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering micro-badge leveling system.

Course Modules

Explore the fundamentals of deep learning in industrial applications, focusing on high-dimensional data challenges. Learn statistical dimensionality reduction techniques like Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and practice implementing them with Python tools for effective feature extraction.

Who this course is designed for

  • Data analysts and engineers in manufacturing – looking to automate insights
  • Software developers entering the AI/ML field – seeking practical TensorFlow experience
  • Process engineers and operations managers – aiming to enhance predictive capabilities
  • Career changers into data science – needing applied DL experience with real data

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Apply pretrained deep learning models to solve industrial decision-making problems.
  • Extract meaningful features from high-dimensional data using dimensionality reduction techniques.
  • Build efficient data pipelines to preprocess and feed production data into TensorFlow models.
  • Run inference on single and batched data inputs using loaded pretrained models

Practical skills you will develop

This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:

Data preprocessing
Dimensionality reduction
Feature extraction
Model inference
TensorFlow
Transfer learning

These skills directly apply to these careers

Industrial Engineer

Develops systems to integrate workers, machines, materials, and information for optimal manufacturing and logistics performance.

Median Salary: $99,380

Data Scientist

Analyzes complex data to inform strategic decisions, utilizing statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to uncover insights.

Median Salary: $108,020

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