Postgraduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Deep Learning
Program Details
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π°οΈ Duration:
9 Months (36 Weeks)
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π Terms Info:
3 Semesters | 30 Credits
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π§© Structure:
6 Intensive Modules + 36 Instructional Weeks
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π§ Delivery:
Jupyter Notebooks, Kaggle Challenges, Model Deployment Architectures
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π― Focus On:
Predictive Analytics, Model Accuracy & Deep Neural Networks
π Applicable Audience
B.Tech/M.Tech (CS/IT)
BCA/MCA/B.Sc (IT)
Software/IT Professionals
Career Switchers
Detailed Syllabus & Weekly Breakdown
Semester 1: Python Data Science & ML Algorithms (Weeks 1β12)
- Module 1: Python & Math Foundations (Weeks 1β6)
- Week 1-2: Core Python for Data Science (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy)
- Week 3-4: Applied Linear Algebra & Multivariate Calculus
- Week 5-6: Probability, Distributions & Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
- Module 2: Supervised & Unsupervised Machine Learning (Weeks 7β12)
- Week 7-8: Linear & Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, SVMs
- Week 9-10: Ensemble Methods (Random Forests, Gradient Boosting/XGBoost)
- Week 11-12: K-Means Clustering, PCA, Recommendation Systems
Semester 2: Deep Learning & Neural Architectures (Weeks 13β24)
- Module 3: Deep Learning Foundations (TensorFlow/PyTorch) (Weeks 13β18)
- Week 13-14: Perceptrons, MLPs, Activation Functions, Backpropagation
- Week 15-16: Hyperparameter Tuning, Dropout, Regularization, Optimization (Adam, SGD)
- Week 17-18: Intro to TensorFlow & PyTorch Frameworks
- Module 4: Computer Vision & Advanced Networks (Weeks 19β24)
- Week 19-20: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Pooling, Image Augmentation
- Week 21-22: Transfer Learning (ResNet, VGG, YOLO)
- Week 23-24: Object Detection & Image Segmentation
Semester 3: Advanced AI & MLOps Capstone (Weeks 25β36)
- Module 5: Natural Language Processing (NLP) & Sequences (Weeks 25β30)
- Week 25-26: Text Preprocessing, Word Embeddings (Word2Vec, GloVe)
- Week 27-28: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), LSTMs, GRUs
- Week 29-30: Sequence-to-Sequence Models & Sentiment Analysis
- Module 6: Enterprise Capstone & MLOps (Weeks 31β36)
- Week 31-32: System Design & Architecture Planning for Capstone
- Week 33-34: Core Model Development & Evaluation
- Week 35-36: Model Deployment (Docker, Flask/FastAPI, AWS/GCP), Final Viva
Learning Outcomes
- Master mathematical foundations and write Python code for data processing and visualization.
- Build, tune, and evaluate classical Supervised and Unsupervised ML models.
- Architect Deep Learning models using PyTorch/TensorFlow for real-world applications.
- Deploy robust ML pipelines utilizing MLOps strategies and cloud architecture.
Assessment Weightage
| Assessment Type |
Weightage |
| Master Capstone Project & Live Deployment |
30% |
| Hands-on Labs & Mini-Projects |
30% |
| Module & Mid-Term Assessments |
20% |
| Final Viva & Architecture Review |
20% |
The "WhiteCollar" Academic Rationale
This 9-month program bridges the gap between statistical theory and deep neural networks. By moving systematically from data preparation to mathematical modeling and scalable deployment, WhiteCollar Academy guarantees graduates are equipped with robust, end-to-end Machine Learning intelligence ready for enterprise implementation.