Basic level of generative AI : 35
days ( 2 hrs per day )
Week 1: Introduction to Generative AI and Neural
Networks
Day 1: Introduction to Generative AI
• Understand the concept of Generative AI and its applications.
• Learn about its significance in creating new content.
Day 2: Basics of Neural Networks
• Introduction to neural networks, their components, and functioning.
• Learn about activation functions and how they affect network output.
Day 3: Feedforward Neural Networks
• Understand feedforward networks and their architecture.
• Learn to stack multiple layers to create a neural network.
Day 4: Backpropagation and Training
• Explore backpropagation, the process of updating neural network weights.
• Understand loss functions and how they guide training.
Day 5: Hands-on Neural Network Implementation
• Set up a basic neural network using a library like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Train the network on a simple dataset, such as the XOR problem.
Week 2: Introduction to GANs and Image Generation
Day 6: Introduction to GANs
• Dive into Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and their functioning.
• Understand the roles of the generator and discriminator networks.
Day 7: Building Your First GAN
• Implement a basic GAN architecture using Python and a library of your choice.
• Train the GAN on a simple dataset, like generating handwritten digits.
Day 8: Advanced GAN Architectures
• Learn about advanced GAN architectures like DCGAN (Deep Convolutional GAN) and
WGAN
(Wasserstein GAN).
• Understand how these architectures improve training stability and output quality.
Day 9: Conditional GANs
• Explore conditional GANs and their ability to generate specific content.
• Learn about applications like image-to-image translation.
Day 10: Project: Conditional Image Generation
• Implement a conditional GAN project, generating images based on specified labels.
Week 3: Text Generation and Variational Autoencoders
(VAEs)
Day 11: Introduction to Text Generation
• Explore the basics of text generation using Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs).
• Understand challenges and techniques for coherent text generation.
Day 12: RNNs for Text Generation
• Learn about using RNNs, LSTMs, or GRUs for sequence generation.
• Implement a basic text generation model that generates short sentences.
Day 13: Introduction to Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)
• Dive into Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) and their role in generative models.
• Understand the concepts of latent space and reconstruction loss.
Day 14: Building a VAE for Image Generation
• Implement a VAE model using a library like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Generate new images from the learned latent space.
Day 15: Project: Image Reconstruction with VAEs
• Develop a VAE model that can reconstruct images from a corrupted dataset.
Week 4: Time Series Generation and Intermediate
Projects
Day 16: Time Series Generation
• Understand the concept of generating time series data, such as stock prices or weather data.
• Learn about applications and challenges in this area.
Day 17: LSTM for Time Series
• Dive into Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks for time series data.
• Implement an LSTM-based time series generator using Python and a deep learning library.
Day 18: Intermediate Project Selection
• Choose an intermediate-level project that combines concepts from the past weeks.
• Define the project scope and objectives.
Day 19-21: Intermediate Project Development
• Work on your chosen project, implementing the necessary models and functionalities.
Week 5: Intermediate Projects and Beyond
Day 22-25: Intermediate Project Development (Continued)
• Continue refining your intermediate project, addressing challenges and adding features.
Day 26: Evaluating Generative Models
• Learn about evaluation metrics for generative models, such as inception score and Frechet
Inception Distance (FID).
Day 27: Ethical Considerations
• Explore the ethical implications of generative AI, including deepfakes and biased outputs.
• Understand the importance of responsible AI development.
Day 28: Future Directions in Generative AI
• Explore emerging trends and research areas in the field of generative AI.
• Understand how generative AI is advancing in various industries.
Day 29-30: Project Refinement and Documentation
• Finalize your intermediate project, ensuring code quality and adding documentation.
Week 6: Capstone Project and Reflection
Day 31-33: Capstone Project Development
• Begin working on a capstone project that encompasses multiple aspects of generative AI.
• This project should demonstrate your understanding and skills acquired over the weeks.
Day 34: Capstone Project Presentation
• Prepare a presentation or demo of your capstone project to showcase your work.
Day 35: Reflection and Next Steps
• Reflect on your journey through the beginner-level content in generative AI.
• Identify areas you want to explore further and set goals for your learning path.
