Introduction
Natural Language Processing (NLP) training program designed by Global Horizon is a transformative field that enables machines to understand and interact with human language. It has revolutionized industries ranging from healthcare and customer service to finance and education. This 10-day NLP training program is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in NLP, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work with text data, build NLP models, and understand the practical applications of this technology.
Objectives
By the end of this 10-day NLP training program, participants will:
- Comprehend NLP Fundamentals: Develop a deep understanding of NLP, its historical context, and the key challenges it addresses.
- Master Text Preprocessing: Learn to preprocess text data effectively, including cleaning, tokenization, and feature engineering.
- Acquire NLP Core Concepts: Gain expertise in core NLP techniques, such as part-of-speech tagging, named entity recognition, and sentiment analysis.
- Deep Dive into Deep Learning: Explore the fundamentals of deep learning and its application in NLP, covering neural networks, word embeddings, and sequence-to-sequence models.
- Leverage Pre-trained Models: Understand the power of pre-trained models, particularly the Transformer architecture, and practice fine-tuning them for specific tasks.
- Apply NLP to Real-world Problems: Work on hands-on projects, including text summarization, machine translation, and chatbot development.
- Collaborative Project Development: Collaborate with peers on an NLP project, applying your knowledge to real-world challenges.
- Presentation and Peer Review: Present your project findings, receive peer feedback, and enhance your project based on the insights.
- Model Deployment and Ethical Considerations: Explore model deployment options and understand the ethical implications of NLP.
- Preparation for Further Exploration: Equip yourself to dive deeper into advanced NLP topics or pursue research in this dynamic field.
Target Audience
This 10-day NLP training program is tailored for individuals who want to gain a strong foundation in NLP and its practical applications. The target audience includes:
- Aspiring data scientists and machine learning engineers looking to specialize in NLP.
- Software developers interested in integrating NLP into applications, chatbots, or virtual assistants.
- Linguists and language enthusiasts intrigued by the intersection of language and technology.
- Students and professionals in computer science, data science, AI, or related fields who want to harness NLP's capabilities.
- Anyone enthusiastic about learning how machines understand and generate human language.
Training Program Outline
Day 1: Introduction to NLP
- Overview of NLP and its real-world applications.
- Historical evolution of NLP.
- Key challenges in NLP.
Day 2: Text Preprocessing
- Data cleaning: handling noise, removing HTML tags, etc.
- Tokenization and stemming/lemmatization.
- Stop word removal and special character handling.
Day 3: NLP Fundamentals
- Introduction to language models and grammar.
- Part-of-speech tagging and named entity recognition.
- Basic text classification and sentiment analysis.
Day 4: Deep Learning for NLP (Part 1)
- Introduction to deep learning.
- Basics of neural networks for NLP.
- Word embeddings: Word2Vec and GloVe.
Day 5: Deep Learning for NLP (Part 2)
- Sequence-to-sequence models.
- Attention mechanisms.
- Hands-on exercise: Building a basic text generation model.
Day 6: Pre-trained Models and Transformers
- Introduction to pre-trained models.
- Overview of Transformer architectures.
- Practical exercise: Fine-tuning a pre-trained model for a specific task.
Day 7: Advanced NLP Applications
- Exploring advanced NLP applications: text summarization, machine translation, and question answering.
- Project brainstorming and team formation.
Day 8: Hands-On Project Work
- Collaborative project work.
- Guidance and assistance from instructors.
- Progress monitoring and problem-solving.
Day 9: Project Presentation and Evaluation
- Teams present their NLP projects.
- Peer review and constructive feedback.
- Model evaluation and improvement.
Day 10: Model Deployment and Ethical Considerations
- Model deployment options: API, web application, or container.
- Ethical considerations in NLP.
About Istanbul
Few places compare to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, whose enormous size straddles both Europe and Asia, forming a bridge between western and eastern cultures. Resting upon the natural harbor of the Golden Horn, the skyline of the once-Constantinople is pierced with minarets and ancient monuments that embody centuries of history. While it is brimming with historical landmarks and colorful markets, modern Istanbul is also well represented through its contemporary art scene, European-style café culture, world-class dining venues.
Things to do and places to visit in Istanbul
Istanbul is teeming with attractions and landmarks from historic sights and unique cuisine to lively markets and unmistakable culture. It is a thriving city, with a myriad of things to do that skillfully manage to blend every aspect of both the contemporary and the historical world.
On a city break in Istanbul be sure to:
- Visit a hammam, a traditional Turkish bath, whose origins date back to Roman times.
- Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque, Istanbul's most spectacular monuments that dominate the skyline.
- Explore the Topkapi Palace Museum, one of Istanbul's most visited museums, home to over 80,000 artifacts.
- Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel built in the 4th century.
- Be dazzled by the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.
- Go shopping for exotic products and Turkish delights in the Spice Bazaar.
- Cross the bridge connecting Europe and Asia against the backdrop of the Bosphorus, or take a Bosphorus cruise.
- Taste the diversity and flavor of Turkish cuisine.
- Admire panoramas of the city from the Galata Tower.
- Walk through Taksim Square, the city's dynamic square that never sleeps.