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

Model-Free End-to-End Deep Learning of Joint Geometric and Probabilistic Shaping for Optical Fiber Communication in IM/DD System

Abstract: The application of neural network (NN)-based autoencoders in end-to-end (E2E) optimized communication systems has significantly improved performance. Autoencoders offer automated ...
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Code/IT Academy offering free 10-week tech training course for Indiana Uplands residents

FRENCH LICK – Tech careers may feel out of reach for some southern Indiana residents, but a new free training opportunity is ...

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From a Wim Wenders masterpiece to a Stanley Tucci gem, these films all revolve around the possibility of fresh starts and new ...
IEEE

Green Cell-Free Massive MIMO: An Optimization Embedded Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach

Abstract: Cell-free massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) deploys a large number of distributed access points (APs) without cell edges, offering seamless connectivity with significantly ...