Python for Matlab Users Training Course
The Python programming language is gaining increasing popularity among Matlab users, owing to its robust capabilities and versatility as both a data analysis tool and a general-purpose language.
This instructor-led, live training (delivered either online or on-site) is designed for Matlab users who wish to explore and/or transition to Python for data analytics and visualisation.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Install and configure a Python development environment.
- Understand the key differences and similarities between Matlab and Python syntax.
- Use Python to extract insights from a variety of datasets.
- Migrate existing Matlab applications to Python.
- Integrate Matlab and Python applications seamlessly.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussion sessions.
- Extensive hands-on exercises and practice opportunities.
- Real-time implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customisation Options
- To request a customised version of this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Free and General Purpose vs Proprietary or Specialised Languages
Setting up a Python Development Environment for Data Science
The Power of Matlab for Numerical Problem Solving
Python Libraries and Packages for Numerical Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Hands-on Practice with Python Syntax
Importing Data into Python
Matrix Manipulation
Mathematical Operations
Data Visualisation
Converting an Existing Matlab Application to Python
Common Pitfalls When Transitioning to Python
Calling Matlab from within Python and Vice Versa
Python Wrappers for Providing a Matlab-like Interface
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Experience with Matlab programming.
Target Audience
- Data scientists
- Developers
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Testimonials (2)
Hands-on exercises related to content really helps to understand more about each topic. Also, style of start class with lecture and continue with hands-on exercise is good and helpful to relate with the lecture that presented earlier.
Nazeera Mohamad - Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Course - Introduction to Data Science and AI using Python
Examples/exercices perfectly adapted to our domain
Luc - CS Group
Course - Scaling Data Analysis with Python and Dask
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