What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

Upon completion of the Specialization, you will possess the core set of skills employers seek for using MATLAB. These skills will enable greater productivity across roles ranging from Research & Development to a wide variety of engineering disciplines.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

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.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. 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. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

MATLAB Skills for the AI Era Specialization

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MATLAB Skills for the AI Era Specialization

Industry-Relevant MATLAB Skills for Data and AI. Future-proof your career with MATLAB to analyze data, create interactive apps, and utilize AI.

Instructors: Megan Thompson

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3 course series

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Beginner level

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8 weeks to complete

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 weeks to complete

at 4 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build hands-on skills to analyze real data, create visualizations, and automate tasks, building a foundation for advanced applications.
Design interactive MATLAB apps that make analysis faster, clearer, and more impactful for your work.
Enhance productivity with generative AI by integrating MATLAB Copilot into your workflow.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Advance your career with in-demand MATLAB skills in this three-course Specialization from MathWorks, the creators of MATLAB. You’ll develop durable skills in analyzing and visualizing data. Then, you’ll make complex data easier to explore and understand by designing and sharing your own apps. Finally, you’ll improve your productivity and accuracy with AI assistance using MATLAB Copilot.

Through hands-on projects and industry-relevant examples, you’ll develop practical experience using MATLAB, the trusted platform used by engineers and scientists worldwide. Along the way, you’ll earn a verified Foundational MATLAB digital credential to advance your professional growth and showcase your expertise to employers.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the specialization, you’ll complete hands-on projects that simulate real engineering and data analysis challenges. You’ll use MATLAB to work with real datasets, apply AI assistance to optimize your code, and build an interactive app that visualizes results, demonstrating your ability to turn analysis into actionable insights for real-world problems.

Practical MATLAB Skills

Course 119 hours

What you'll learn

Access data within a wide range of formats from spreadsheets and text files.
Produce professional-quality visualizations for 2-D, 3-D, geographic, text, and time-series data.
Perform typical analysis tasks such as group statistics or processing data.
Create animations to visualize changes over time.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Matlab

Category: Data Analysis

Category: Data Cleansing

Category: Scripting

Category: Descriptive Statistics

Category: Data Visualization Software

Category: Technical Communication

Category: Data Visualization

Category: Data Mapping

Category: Data Manipulation

Category: Exploratory Data Analysis

Category: Programming Principles

Category: Interactive Data Visualization

Category: Mathematical Modeling

Category: Data Processing

Creating Custom Apps in MATLAB

Course 22 hours

What you'll learn

Design and build interactive apps using MATLAB App Designer.
Add visual components, controls, and plots to create dynamic user interfaces.
Write responsive code that updates automatically as users explore data.
Share professional-quality apps that make data analysis faster and more accessible.

Skills you'll gain

Category: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

Category: UI Components

Category: Data Sharing

Category: Interactive Design

Introduction to MATLAB Copilot

Course 32 hours

What you'll learn

Understand unfamiliar code quickly with AI-generated explanations and insights.
Improve your ability to write, debug, and modify MATLAB code.
Boost your overall productivity by integrating Generative AI into your existing workflows

Skills you'll gain

Category: Matlab

Category: Generative AI

Category: LLM Application

Category: Software Documentation

Category: Prototyping

Category: Code Review

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Frequently asked questions

The combined estimated time for all courses in the program is 24 hours. If paced at 3-4 hours per week, the program can be completed in 6-8 weeks.

The courses contain introductory content with no prerequisites. The course examples use applications that are common in most scientific and engineering disciplines.

It is recommended to take the Practical MATLAB Skills course first.