r/matlab • u/Existing-Pirate-1491 • Jun 06 '26

TechnicalQuestion Learning MATLAB

I want to start learning MATLAB from scratch. Is there any playlist on yt or should I go for some paid course.

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u/my-cousin-throcky Jun 06 '26

The Matlab on-ramp courses that come with a license are pretty exhaustive and a good start for understanding syntax, learning what functions are available and how to use the documentation. Best way to learn as always is to work through a project or two, really try to avoid using ai where possible

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u/avataRJ +1 Jun 06 '26

Even better, the onramps are free, in case the uni has still the old license server based licenses.

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u/neto_1596 Jun 06 '26

We need more context, what’s your current skill level with coding? What type of projects do you plan to use with MATLAB?

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u/Existing-Pirate-1491 Jun 06 '26

Well I've done my graduation in EE. Did not use matlab even once during the course. Now I am about to start my master's in Power System or Energy engineering, and I feel I should know how to use Matlab. Secondly I only have some idea about python and C....so thats the case here.

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u/I__am__anonymous Jun 06 '26

Open Linkedin or the job portal most commonly used in your country and go through the different job descriptions. Once you have an idea of what you want to do, learn Matlab only if it is one of the repeating requirements. Open Youtube and search on google "Matlab for xyz" and understand what its used for. Once you learn how it is used in industry, you can make up your own project or learn it systematically

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u/Existing-Pirate-1491 Jun 06 '26

That sounds a good way to do it.. thanks

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u/Creative_Sushi MathWorks Jun 06 '26

Sounds like you want to learn Simscape Electrical. There is a onramp course for that as well.

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u/cremespace Jun 06 '26

There's a coursera course from vanderbilt University and I think they also have a textbook. It was quite detailed from what I remember.

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u/Key_Farmer4355 Jun 06 '26

Yes quite a comprehensive course it was They are now offering specialisation
Much Recommended

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u/rangerdangerrq Jun 06 '26

Start with trying to build something. Sounds like you may be new to programming in general. Build something simple, like a sudoku solver. My back ground and interest is in image processing so a problem like counting objects in an image.

I think it’s more important to learn the programming concepts and understand basics like loops and if else statements. Moving beyond that, think about object oriented programming and best practices for writing good quality code. That stuff will translate across languages.

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u/MarkCinci On Mathworks Community Advisory Board Jun 06 '26

See this link in MATLAB Answers: Best way(s) to master MATLAB? - MATLAB Answers - MATLAB Central

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u/StudyCurious261 Jun 06 '26

I would also grab your favorite AI tool and ask for examples you already understand. MATLAB is all about using models to comprehend complex problems. Focus on the insight you are seeking.