This beginner-friendly course introduces the core programming concepts used throughout the Specialization and prepares you for later study in AI-based optimization and data analysis. It aims to build the MATLAB skills you need to start working with AI and data-driven science and engineering applications.
Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI
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Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI
This course is part of Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations Specialization
Instructor: Bo Liu
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Learn MATLAB fundamentals, including variables, matrices, scripts, loops, functions, etc.
Prepare data in MATLAB with tables, cell arrays, categorical data, and encoding methods.
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Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
The integration of MATLAB’s Deep Learning Toolbox with AI workflows revolutionized how I design and test neural networks—highly recommended for both beginners and experienced users.
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Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
This course is a must for engineers and scientists aiming to harness MATLAB’s powerful tools for AI development ,Clear explanations and hands-on coding sessions made complex concepts intuitive.
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Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
The instructor's use of graphs and visualizations made abstract math concepts (like linear algebra) suddenly make sense.
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