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There are 4 modules in this course
MATLAB is a powerful programming and numerical computing tool used widely across industries - from engineering and scientific research to data analysis. In this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience using MATLAB and will work with real-world data, build visualizations, and automate analysis. These skills serve as the foundation for advanced modeling and simulation in applications ranging from machine learning, deep learning, signal processing, communications, image processing, and control systems.
Created by MathWorks, the developers of MATLAB, this course is regularly updated to reflect current best practices and new features. You’ll explore real examples and complete interactive exercises to answer questions like:
• How far does a blue whale swim each day?
• What’s the most popular pizza topping in a restaurant?
• How does ride quality vary with car suspension design?
• What factory failure causes the highest cost?
• How does earthquake magnitude affect tsunami strength?
No prior MATLAB or programming experience is required. For the duration of the course, you will have free access to MATLAB, allowing you to practice in the same environment used by top companies around the world.
After completion, you’ll earn the "Foundational MATLAB" verified digital credential, which you can use to showcase your skills on LinkedIn or with employers. The course also serves as an entry to the MathWorks Certified MATLAB Associate certification for those seeking deeper validation of their capabilities with MATLAB for their career development.
What's included
6 videos12 readings3 assignments
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6 videos•Total 42 minutes
Working with Numeric Data Introduction•2 minutes
First Steps in MATLAB•8 minutes
Creating and Sharing Visualizations•8 minutes
Performing Basic Calculations•6 minutes
Using Vectors for Multiple Values•10 minutes
Calculating Statistics•9 minutes
12 readings•Total 170 minutes
Course Overview•10 minutes
Discussion Forum Guidelines•5 minutes
Accessing MATLAB•10 minutes
Setting Up Course Files•10 minutes
Digital Credential•10 minutes
Working with Live Scripts•15 minutes
Practice Performing Calculations•10 minutes
Practice Creating Vectors•10 minutes
Practice Using Vectors•10 minutes
Challenge: Creating and Working with Vectors•10 minutes
Visualizing with Vectors•10 minutes
Project: Suspension Analysis•60 minutes
3 assignments•Total 75 minutes
Numeric Data Concept Check•30 minutes
Visualizing Data Concept Check•15 minutes
Working with Numeric Data Assessment•30 minutes
Working with Two-Dimensional Data
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
What's included
6 videos4 readings5 assignments
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6 videos•Total 41 minutes
Working with Two-Dimensional Data Introduction•2 minutes
Managing Tabular Data in MATLAB•9 minutes
Handling Non-Numeric Data•7 minutes
Accessing Specific Data in Tables•9 minutes
Working with Two-Dimensional Data•9 minutes
Handling Multiple Types of Data Together•6 minutes
4 readings•Total 130 minutes
Practice with Non-Numeric Data•30 minutes
Practice with Matrices•30 minutes
Calculating Statistics on Matrices•10 minutes
Project: Analyzing Equipment Failure•60 minutes
5 assignments•Total 150 minutes
Tabular Data Concept Check•30 minutes
Working with Non-Numeric Data Concept Check•30 minutes
Accessing Specific Data in Tables Concept Check•30 minutes
Two-Dimensional Data Concept Check•30 minutes
Working with Two-Dimensional Data Assessment•30 minutes
Analyzing Data
Module 3•5 hours to complete
Module details
What's included
5 videos4 readings4 assignments
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5 videos•Total 35 minutes
Analyzing Data Introduction•1 minute
Preparing Data For Analysis•10 minutes
Data Grouping and Calculation•8 minutes
Curve Fitting•8 minutes
Modify Visualizations•9 minutes
4 readings•Total 130 minutes
Preprocessing Earthquake Data•30 minutes
Challenge: Fitting a Curve to Data•30 minutes
Customizing Line Options•10 minutes
Project: Tracking Blue Whales•60 minutes
4 assignments•Total 120 minutes
Preprocessing Data Concept Check•30 minutes
Data Grouping Concept Check•30 minutes
Visualizing Data Concept Check•30 minutes
Analyzing Data Assessment•30 minutes
Writing Programs
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
What's included
5 videos9 readings3 assignments1 plugin
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5 videos•Total 24 minutes
Writing Programs Introduction•2 minutes
Making Decisions in Code•8 minutes
Loops for Repeated Sequences of Code•6 minutes
Achieving Reuse with MATLAB Functions•6 minutes
Course Wrap-Up•2 minutes
9 readings•Total 180 minutes
Other Types of Interactive Controls•10 minutes
Challenge: Loops•20 minutes
Troubleshooting Code•20 minutes
Challenge: Writing a Function•20 minutes
Accessing Files and Resolving Name Conflicts•10 minutes
Sharing Code with Others•20 minutes
Project: Swinging Pendulum•60 minutes
Claim Your Credential•10 minutes
MATLAB Certification•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Controlling Flow•30 minutes
Troubleshooting Code Concept Check•30 minutes
Writing Programs Assessment•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 10 minutes
Course Survey•10 minutes
Earn a career certificate
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Yes. Learners enrolled in the course can access MATLAB for free. You must meet the web browser requirements to access MATLAB.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.