Course Details
Applied Reinforcement Learning
Train autonomous agents for gaming, robotics, and complex decision-making systems using modern RL algorithms.
Hands-on Highlights
This program is designed around shipping functional, production-ready AI applications from day one. You will move beyond theory and build real products.
- 1Implement Q-Learning from scratch
- 2Train a Deep Q-Network (DQN) to play Atari games
- 3Apply PPO (Proximal Policy Optimization) to robotics simulations
- 4Build a multi-agent trading environment
Detailed Syllabus
RL Fundamentals
- →Markov Decision Processes (MDP)
- →Value Iteration and Policy Iteration
- →Exploration vs Exploitation (Epsilon-Greedy)
- →Implementing Q-Learning from scratch
Deep Q-Networks (DQN)
- →Combining deep learning with Q-learning
- →Experience Replay and Target Networks
- →Solving OpenAI Gym environments
- →Training an agent to play Atari games
Policy Gradients & PPO
- →The REINFORCE algorithm
- →Actor-Critic architectures
- →Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) theory
- →Applying PPO to continuous control (Mujoco)
Multi-Agent RL & Advanced Topics
- →Multi-Agent environments (PettingZoo)
- →Reward shaping strategies
- →Offline reinforcement learning
- →Capstone project: Custom RL agent
Format & Location
Hybrid Learning
Choose between intensive IRL bootcamps at our physical campuses in Pondicherry, Vellore, or Coimbatore, or join our flexible online programs designed for working professionals.
Prerequisites
Who is this for?
We assume a fundamental understanding of Python and basic programming concepts. This is for developers looking to master deep learning and build real AI products.
Elite Mentorship
Learn from builders
Learn directly from engineers who have built and scaled AI systems. Get code reviews, architecture feedback, and career guidance.
Outcomes
Ship real products
Our primary focus is helping you build a strong portfolio of real, deployed AI products to show employers. All graduates receive a verifiable certificate.
Ready to build?
Join our next cohort to get started.