Enlighten of MATLAB

Hi there, I'm looking for help in understanding MATLAB, specifically related to Machine Learning. I'm looking for a beginner level understanding of the software, and would like the project completed within 1-4 weeks. I'd like to explore topics such as data analysis, machine learning, and image processing. I understand that the results of this project will be incredibly valuable to furthering my knowledge, so I am happy to invest the necessary time and money to ensure success.