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Reinforcement Learning Courses

Reinforcement Learning courses can help you learn key concepts like Markov decision processes, reward systems, and policy optimization. You can build skills in algorithm design, simulation environments, and evaluating agent performance. Many courses introduce tools such as TensorFlow and OpenAI Gym, that support implementing and testing reinforcement learning algorithms in practical scenarios.

Popular Reinforcement Learning Courses and Certifications


  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Software, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Markov Model, Securities Trading, Model Deployment, Risk Management

    3.4 stars, 251 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.4 (251) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Debugging, Web Scraping, File I/O, Data Store, Data Visualization, Database Software, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Data Presentation, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

    4.8 stars, 281K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (281K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Model Training, Model Optimization

    4.9 stars, 124K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (124K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Scripting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Development Environment

    4 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (20) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Transfer Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging

    4.7 stars, 3.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Introduction to Applied Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Product Lifecycle Management, Case Studies, Data Collection, Business Priorities, Supervised Learning, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 748 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (748) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Applied Deep Learning and neural networks

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Tensorflow, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Application Development, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Network Model, Analytics, Network Architecture, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI Agents, IBM Cloud, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, AI literacy, Machine Learning Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 37K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (37K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 147K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (147K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Risking, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Calculus, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Jupyter, Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Geometry, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Science, Data Manipulation

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular reinforcement learning courses

  • Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University
  • Introduction to Applied Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Applied Deep Learning and neural networks: EDUCBA
  • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
  • Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models: Edureka

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Linear Algebra (10)
Linear Regression (9)
Numpy (9)

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