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The world's #1 online computer vision course.

You will learn image classification, object detection, and deep learning. Learn all the hot topics faster than any other course. Guaranteed.

Do you think learning computer vision and deep learning has to be time-consuming, overwhelming, and complicated? Or has to involve complex mathematics and equations? Or requires a degree in computer science?

That’s not the case.

All you need to master computer vision and deep learning is for someone to explain things to you in simple, intuitive terms. And that’s exactly what I do. My mission is to change education and how complex Artificial Intelligence topics are taught.

Welcome to PyImageSearch University, the most comprehensive computer vision, deep learning, and OpenCV course online today. Here you’ll learn how to successfully and confidently apply computer vision to your work, research, and projects. Join me in computer vision mastery.


Is PyImageSearch University Worth It?

Created by: Adrian Rosebrock, PhD • Last updated: 3/2024 • Languages: English

4.84 (128 Ratings) • 16,000 Students Enrolled
What you'll be able to do...
  • Successfully complete your computer vision and deep learning projects
  • Land a job in the Artificial Intelligence field
  • Apply computer vision and deep learning to your job and workplace
  • Complete your final graduation project and obtain your undergraduate degree
  • Finish your MSc or PhD thesis
  • Perform novel research and publish paper in a reputable AI journal
  • Learn computer vision and deep learning, and then teach your high school or college students
  • Understand computer vision and deep learning, and launch a business in the AI space
  • Finish that AI project you are hacking on over nights and weekends
Requirements

In order to be successful in PyImageSearch University, you need the following:

  • Understanding of Python basics
  • Internet connection
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, or Raspbian (all major operating systems supported)
  • Free Gmail/Google account to run pre-configured Jupyter Notebooks in Colab (optional)
  • A desire to learn

Learn how to track custom objects
Ball tracking, object detection and much more

Learn to track objects, the foundations for hundreds of applications! OpenCV is a popular open-source computer vision library that can be used to track objects in images and videos. Inside this course you will learn how to track a ball in a video using OpenCV which is a foundational computer vision and deep learning task.

What you will learn?

  • How to install OpenCV on your computer
  • How to use OpenCV to capture video from a webcam or a video file
  • How to use OpenCV to find the contours of a ball in a video frame
  • How to track the position and motion of a ball in a video
  • How to use OpenCV to draw a bounding box around a ball in a video


Why You Should Learn This?

  • Sports analytics
  • Video surveillance
  • Motion-controlled games
  • And more

Get Started Today

This course is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn how to track a ball in a video using OpenCV. It is beginner friendly but still has something to teach everyone no matter how experienced you are. Deploy your first project today!

Course description

PyImageSearch University is a comprehensive set of self-paced courses for developers, students, and researchers who are ready to master computer vision, deep learning, and OpenCV. Inside this course you’ll learn how to successfully and confidently apply computer vision to your work, research, and projects.

Unlike other online courses, which are created once and never updated, leaving you with stale, out-of-date information, I keep PyImageSearch University up-to-date by releasing a brand new class every month!

Releasing a new class every month ensures you can keep up with the state-of-the-art in computer vision and deep learning, learn new algorithms and techniques, and:

  • Successfully complete your projects at work
  • Perform novel research (and publish papers)
  • Finish your final graduation project for school
  • Launch your next company in the Artificial Intelligence space

To help you accomplish these goals, in each lesson I provide:

  • Detailed video tutorials for every lesson
  • High-quality, well documented source code with line-by-line explanations (ensuring you know exactly what the code is doing)
  • Jupyter Notebooks that are pre-configured to run in Google Colab with a single click
  • Support for all major operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspbian)

PyImageSearch University is without a doubt the most complete, comprehensive computer vision education online inside. I’ll see you inside.

Adrian Rosebrock
CEO, PyImageSearch.com


Trusted by members of top artificial intelligence companies, schools, and organizations
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Who this course is for:

If any of these descriptions fit you, rest assured, PyImageSearch University is designed for you.

  • You are a computer vision practitioner that utilizes deep learning and OpenCV at your day job, and you’re eager to level-up your skills.
  • You’re a developer who wants to learn computer vision/deep learning, complete your challenging project at work, and stand out from your coworkers (and land that big promotion).
  • You are a college student who needs help with your homework, completing your final graduation project, or you simply want more than what your university offers.
  • You are a researcher or scientist looking to apply computer vision and deep learning techniques to your research (and publish a paper).
  • You have experience with machine learning and want to learn more about deep learning and neural networks.
  • You are an entrepreneur studying computer vision/deep learning so you can launch your next business in the Artificial Intelligence space.
  • You are a "computer vision hobbyist" who wants to successfully complete that project you are hacking on over nights and weekends.
  • You're a PyImageSearch reader that wants access to centralized repos containing high-quality, well documented source code, pre-trained models, image datasets, etc. for all 344 tutorials on PyImageSearch.com.
  • You prefer running code examples with Jupyter Notebooks in Google Colab — my notebooks are pre-configured and ready to run in Google Colab with only a single click.
  • You want to skip the painful process of configuring your development environment — no more headaches and wasted time spent configuring your development environment, run all code examples in your web browser!
  • You learn best through video tutorials — PyImageSearch University includes video guides for every single lesson.

84 Certificates of Completion
PyImageSearch University offers 84
 Certificates of Completion in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, and OpenCV

We don’t offer just one Certificate of Completion like most online courses. Instead, we offer a certificate for each of the 84 courses inside PyImageSearch University.

And since a brand new course is released every month, that means each month you receive…

  • A brand new course
  • A new set of lessons
  • A new set of quizzes
  • A new final exam
  • And another opportunity to demonstrate your computer vision and deep learning knowledge to the world

PyImageSearch graduates have gone on to:

PyImageSearch University is your chance to join them in computer vision and deep learning mastery.


PyImageSearch University syllabus

84 Courses • 344 Classes • 113 h 44m 57s Lectures

Loading and Displaying Images with OpenCV (12:15)

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Image Fundamentals (15:07)

Drawing with OpenCV (16:38)

Translation (8:20)

Rotation (11:01)

Resizing (13:13)

Flipping (3:04)

Cropping (10:16)

Image Arithmetic (12:14)

Bitwise Operations (7:54)

Masking (5:52)

Splitting and Merging Channels (10:24)

Final exam

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Kernels (24:47)

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Morphological Operations (19:53)

Smoothing and Blurring (19:57)

Color Spaces

Basic Thresholding (14:19)

Adaptive Thresholding (16:01)

Image Gradients (19:53)

Edge Detection (14:31)

Automatic Edge Detection (10:46)

Final exam

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Image Histograms (22:55)

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Histogram and Adaptive Histogram Equalization (16:10)

Histogram Matching

Gamma Correction (11:26)

Automatic Color Correction (24:13)

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Face Detection with Haar Cascades (19:32)

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Deep Learning Face Detection with OpenCV (15:42)

Deep Learning Face Detection with Dlib (18:40)

Choosing a Face Detection Method (12:57)

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Facial Landmarks with Dlib and and OpenCV (17:36)

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Detecting Eyes, Nose, Lips, and Jaw with OpenCV (13:52)

Real-time Facial Landmark Detection (10:41)

5-point Facial Landmark Detection (9:47)

Final exam

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What Is Face Recognition? (11:21)

Lesson Lesson assessment

Face Recognition with Local Binary Patterns (23:29)

OpenCV Eigenfaces for Face Recognition (24:48)

Final exam

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AprilTag Detection (22:43)

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Generating ArUco Markers with OpenCV (19:36)

Detecting ArUco Markers with OpenCV (24:08)

Automatically Determining ArUco Marker Type (18:26)

Augmented Reality with ArUco Markers (24:18)

Real-time Augmented Reality with OpenCV (23:11)

Final exam

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What is Deep Learning? (13:34)

Lesson Lesson assessment

Image Classification Basics (6:31)

The Deep Learning Classification Pipeline (5:11)

Your First Image Classifier: Using k-NN to Classify Images

Parameterized Learning and Neural Networks (11:19)

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Understanding and Implementing Gradient Descent (27:29)

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Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) with Python (18:50)

Gradient Descent Algorithms and Variations (16:08)

Regularization Techniques (10:43)

Final exam

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Introduction to Neural Networks (11:02)

Lesson Lesson assessment

Implementing the Perceptron Neural Network with Python (21:21)

Backpropagation from Scratch with Python (39:46)

Implementing Feedforward Neural Networks with Keras and TensorFlow (27:40)

The 4 Key Ingredients When Training Any Neural Network (14:25)

Understanding Weight Initialization for Neural Networks (9:16)

Final exam

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Convolution and Cross-correlation in Neural Networks (15:33)

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Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Layer Types (26:44)

Are CNNs Invariant to Translation, Rotation, and Scaling? (7:11)

Final exam

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A Gentle Guide to Training your First CNN with Keras and TensorFlow (24:26)

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Save Your Keras and TensorFlow Model to Disk (9:55)

Load a Trained Keras/TensorFlow Model from Disk (9:16)

LeNet: Recognizing Handwritten Digits

MiniVGGNet: Going Deeper with CNNs (20:54)

Visualizing Network Architectures Using Keras and TensorFlow (7:20)

Pre-trained CNNs for Image Classification (14:58)

Final exam

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Regression with Neural Networks (23:41)

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Regression with CNNs (25:15)

Combining Categorical, Numerical, and Image Data Into a Single Neural Network (24:11)

Final exam

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A Gentle Introduction to tf.data with TensorFlow (28:49)

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Data Pipelines with tf.data and TensorFlow (22:03)

Data Augmentation with tf.data and TensorFlow

Final exam

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Introduction to Hyperparameter Tuning (24:30)

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Hyperparameter Tuning for Computer Vision Projects (16:34)

Using scikit-learn to Tune Deep Learning Model Hyperparameters (18:28)

Easy Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner (19:52)

Final exam

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What is PyTorch? (24:57)

Lesson Lesson assessment

Your First Neural Network with PyTorch (16:21)

Training Your First CNN with PyTorch (25:45)

Image Classification with Pre-Trained Networks and PyTorch (10:15)

Object Detection with Pre-Trained Networks and PyTorch (11:27)

Final exam

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DataLoader for Image Data (23:07)

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PyTorch: Transfer Learning and Image Classification (47:49)

Introduction to Distributed Training in PyTorch (6:28)

Final exam

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Autoencoders with Keras and TensorFlow (27:23)

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Denoising Autoencoders with Keras and TensorFlow (14:16)

Anomaly Detection with Autoencoders (29:04)

Autoencoders for Content-based Image Retrieval (CBIR) (25:30)

Final exam

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Building Image Pairs for Siamese Networks (26:42)

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Implementing Your First Siamese Network with Keras and TensorFlow (32:24)

Comparing Images for Similarity with Siamese Networks (23:12)

Improving Accuracy with Contrastlive Loss (30:05)

Final exam

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Adversarial Images and Attacks with Keras and TensorFlow (26:38)

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Targeted Adversarial Attacks with Keras and TensorFlow (40:02)

Adversarial Attacks with FGSM (Fast Gradient Signed Method) (21:03)

Defending Against Adverserial Attacks (27:50)

Mixing Normal Images and Adversarial Images when Training CNNs (31:19)

Final exam

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Shape Detection with OpenCV (14:07)

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Template Matching with OpenCV (14:52)

Multi-template Matching (15:17)

Multi-scale Template Matching (21:34)

Haar Cascades with OpenCV (13:03)

Deep Learning Object Detectors with OpenCV (17:21)

Real-time Deep Learning Object Detection with OpenCV (15:02)

Final exam

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Turning Any Deep Learning Image Classifier into an Object Detector (44:28)

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Selective Search for Object Detection (19:51)

Region Proposal Object Detection (25:34)

Training Your Own R-CNN Object Detector (59:09)

Final exam

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What is Optical Character Recognition (OCR)? (17:20)

Lesson Lesson assessment

Installing Tesseract, PyTesseract, and Python OCR Packages On Your System (5:51)

Your First OCR Project with Tesseract and Python (8:56)

Final exam

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Detecting and OCR’ing Digits with Tesseract and Python (4:15)

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Whitelisting and Blacklisting Characters with Tesseract and Python (7:46)

Correcting Text Orientation with Tesseract and Python (7:27)

Language Translation and OCR with Tesseract and Python (7:37)

Using Tesseract with Non-English Languages (15:06)

Final exam

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Making OCR "Easy" with EasyOCR (11:56)

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Image/Document Alignment and Registration (19:22)

OCR’ing a Document, Form, or Invoice (25:13)

Final exam

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Welcome to Visual Sensor Fusion (2:13)

Lesson assessment

What to Expect from This Course

Understanding Cameras (11:47)

Understanding LiDARs (8:23)

Review of Sensors in Self-Driving Cars

Sensor Fusion (8:51)

Point Pixel Project (4:08)

Projecting a LiDAR Point (3D) to an Image (2D) (4:30)

Applying the Magic Formula (5:53)

3D-2D Visualizations (11:58)

Coding the Magic Forumula (24:33)

Final exam

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Course reviews

My students have published novel research papers, changed their careers from developers to computer vision/deep learning practitioners, successfully applied CV/DL to their work projects, landed positions at R&D companies, and won grant/award funding for research. Take a look and see for yourself how PyImageSearch University can help you in your journey.

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PyImageSearch University is really the best Computer Visions "Masters" Degree that I wish I had when starting out. Being able to access all of Adrian's tutorials in a single indexed page and being able to start playing around with the code without going through the nightmare of setting up everything is just amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

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Sanyam Bhutani
Machine Learning Engineer and 2x Kaggle Master

Not going to kid you: PyImageSearch University is worth every cent. I get asked ALL the time at my talks how I got started. PyImageSearch was the foundation.

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Paul Zikopoulos
IBM VP

This is a fantastic, unique resource. Where else can you get such brilliant tuition in such a wide variety of computer vision topics for such a low monthly cost? Nowhere is the answer. Highly recommended.

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Tony Holdroyd
Freelance Machine Learning Developer

At the age of 58, learning ML, Computer Vision and Python all in parallel with no prior programming background was a steep learning curve and without PyImageSearch this could not have been possible. PyImageSearch brought it all nicely together.

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Sam Ranade
IT Professional

When I first undertook my current ongoing robotics project my goals were very modest. Then I discovered PyImageSearch and found that I could go light-years beyond what I thought myself capable of back then. Through Adrian's detailed and easy-to-follow tutorials, I have achieved functionality goals I wouldn't have dared dream of before. My understanding and implementation of Python, along with a number of computer vision and machine learning concepts puts me on a par with some of the best programmers I've worked with. I couldn't have achieved this level of satisfaction without Adrian and his organization, and I am very grateful.

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David Xanatos
Researcher, Electronic Engineer, Programmer

As a CS professor, I scaffold experiences so that my students build confidence, comfort, and enjoyment across all of the "pixel-processing's realm." Adrian's Jupyter/Colab materials are both invaluable -- and far more valuable than their price!

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Zachary Dodds
Computer Science Professor at Harvey Mudd College

The PyImageSearch tutorials have been the most to the point content I have seen. I have always been able to get straightforward solutions for most of my Computer Vision and Deep Learning problems that I face in my day-to-day work life. Courses like this is what helps people and industries around the world to make quick and efficient solutions to their problems in real time.

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Swastik Mahapatra
Deep Learning Intern
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As a CS professor, I scaffold experiences so that my students build confidence, comfort, and enjoyment across all of the "pixel-processing's realm." Adrian's Jupyter/Colab materials are both invaluable -- and far more valuable than their price!

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Zachary Dodds
CSProfessor

PyImageSearch University is really the best Computer Visions "Masters" Degree that I wish I had when starting out. Being able to access all of Adrian's tutorials in a single indexed page and being able to start playing around with the code without going through the nightmare of setting up everything is just amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

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Sanyam Bhutani
ML Engineer

When I first undertook my current ongoing robotics project my goals were very modest. Then I discovered PyImageSearch and found that I could go light-years beyond what I thought myself capable of back then. Through Adrian's detailed and easy-to-follow tutorials, I have achieved functionality goals I wouldn't have dared dream of before. My understanding and implementation of Python, along with a number of computer vision and machine learning concepts puts me on a par with some of the best programmers I've worked with. I couldn't have achieved this level of satisfaction without Adrian and his organization, and I am very grateful.

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David Xanatos
Researcher

At the age of 58, learning ML, Computer Vision and Python all in parallel with no prior programming background was a steep learning curve and without PyImageSearch this could not have been possible. PyImageSearch brought it all nicely together.

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Sam Ranade
IT Professional

Not going to kid you: PyImageSearch University is worth every cent. I get asked ALL the time at my talks how I got started. PyImageSearch was the foundation.

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Paul Zikopoulos
IBM VP

This is a fantastic, unique resource. Where else can you get such brilliant tuition in such a wide variety of computer vision topics for such a low monthly cost? Nowhere is the answer. Highly recommended.

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Tony Holdroyd
ML Developer

The PyImageSearch tutorials have been the most to the point content I have seen. I have always been able to get straightforward solutions for most of my Computer Vision and Deep Learning problems that I face in my day-to-day work life. Courses like this is what helps people and industries around the world to make quick and efficient solutions to their problems in real time.

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Swastik Mahapatra
Deep Learning Intern

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Do I need any programming experience before joining PyImageSearch University?

We assume you have some prior programming experience (e.g. you know what a variable, function, loop, etc. are). You should have more skills than a novice, but certainly not an intermediate or advanced developer. As long as you understand basic programming logic flow you'll be successful inside PyImageSearch University.

Do I need to know anything about computer vision, deep learning, or OpenCV to get started in PyImageSearch University?

No. The courses inside PyImageSearch University will teach you computer vision, deep learning, and OpenCV. As long as you have basic programming experience you will be successful inside PyImageSearch University.

What happens after I purchase?

After you purchase you will be able to login and immediately access any code downloads, Jupyter Notebooks, video tutorials, courses, certificates of completion, etc.

What courses should I be taking in University?

Our support team is happy to work with you to figure out which of our 50+ courses you should be taking and in the best order to address your personal learning goals. If you are a current customer, reply to your onboarding emails or email us directly at ask@pyimagesearch.com with Subj: Customize My Learning Path. A real human (and AI Engineer) will respond to help you.

Do I need any special software or hardware?

No. All of our courses, coding exercises, etc. can be completed inside your browser using our pre-configured Jupyter Notebooks running in Google Colab. If you prefer to instead configure your local development environment, we provide install instructions as well.

How will I be charged?

For monthly and yearly memberships, you will be charged on a recurring monthly or yearly basis, depending on your subscription type, starting from the sign-up date. You can cancel at any time.

There are no recurring payments for the lifetime membership — you will have access to PyImageSearch University at no additional cost.

Can I upgrade my account from one membership to another?

Yes! Simply select the membership you would like to upgrade to and join. Your old membership will be automatically cancelled so you don’t have to worry about cancelling it or being double-billed.

Can I pause/cancel my account?

Yes. Once you login, click your profile icon, followed by “Settings” and “Billing Info”. From there you can edit your payment method or cancel/pause your membership.

What is your refund policy?

After taking this curriculum, if you haven't learned any of the aforementioned courses, then we don't want your money. That's why we offer a 100% Money-Back Guarantee. Simply send us an email and ask for a refund- up to 30 days after your purchase. With all the copies we've sold, we can count the number of refunds on the one hand. Our readers are satisfied, and we're sure you will be too. For subscription products, please cancel before your renewal date. You can cancel at any time, so refunds will not be processed for renewals. Reach out to our team if you are considering canceling, as we'll be happy to generate a custom learning path or point you in the best direction for your current learning. For our complete Terms of Use, please visit: pyimagesearch.com/terms-of-use/

Do you offer bulk PyImageSearch University memberships to businesses, colleges, etc.?

Yes! Just send me a message via my contact form and we can schedule a call to discuss getting your organization access to PyImageSearch University.