The best free AI courses and certificates for upskilling in 2026 - and I've tried them all

I've worked with AI for decades and have a master's degree in education. Here are the top free AI courses online that I recommend - and why.
IEEE

Quantum Machine Learning: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives

Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive survey on Quantum Machine Learning (QML) along with its current status, challenges, and perspectives. QML combines quantum computing and machine learning ...
Microsoft

Microsoft Research-Cambridge University Machine Learning Initiative

A flexible 3D foundation model of the atmosphere. Aurora, developed by a team of Microsoft researchers, is a cutting-edge AI foundation model that can extract valuable insights from vast amounts of ...
Frontiers

A study on the impact of project-based learning on students’ learning motivation in animation programs

1 Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts Design, Guangzhou, China 2 The Innovation School of Great Bay Area, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Guangzhou, China Project-based learning (PBL ...
IEEE

A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning Approaches for Semiconductor Device Modeling and Simulation

Abstract: Application of machine learning (ML) approaches has recently expanded within a wide range of domains, including semiconductor devices. Their strong potential resulted in increasing number of ...
Futurism

Anthropic’s Advanced New AI Tries to Run Vending Machine, Goes Bankrupt After Ordering PlayStation 5 and Live Fish

Still think AI is ready to revolutionize the economy? A new experiment might change your mind. In a bold test of Anthropic’s latest version of its AI Claude, The Wall Street Journal gave the large ...