Matlab is very easy to code. It's just like C++. Go to http://www.mathworks.com to follow some tutorial. What you need to know is how to use the built-in functions. Good luck!
May be I can help you, I am a MCSD for .Net, get this certification include pass one SQL server exam (I pass exam "Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition"), and I have SQL Server develop experience over ten years, from Version 4.2 to SQL Server 2005.