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.
Analytics Insight

Best Deep Learning Books to Read in 2026

Overview: Master deep learning with these 10 essential books blending math, code, and real-world AI applications for lasting ...
The Express Tribune

AI skills to learn in 2026

Most organisations now use AI in at least one function to complete tasks quickly, accurately, and reliably. Many positions ...
Analytics Insight

Best AI Skills to Learn for Future Jobs January 2026

Overview:  AI is transforming every industry, making skills like machine learning, data science, and automation essential for ...
Careerindia

ISRO Free AI & ML Courses: Learn Artificial Intelligence from India’s Space Agency

Explore ISRO’s free AI and Machine Learning courses offered through IIRS and online platforms. Learn eligibility, syllabus, ...
IEEE

Few-Shot SAR Target Recognition via Causal Inference and Deep Metric Learning

Abstract: Deep learning, with large-scale annotated datasets, has demonstrated remarkable success in synthetic aperture radar automatic target recognition (SAR-ATR). However, the collecting of SAR ...
The New York Times

A.I. Images of Maduro Spread Rapidly, Despite Safeguards

Deepfakes of Venezuela’s ousted president, Nicolás Maduro, flooded the internet after his capture, in a new collision of breaking news and artificial intelligence. By Stuart A. Thompson and Tiffany ...
IEEE

Neurological Disorder Recognition via Comprehensive Feature Fusion by Integrating Deep Learning and Texture Analysis

Abstract: Neurological disorders, including Brain Tumors (BTs), Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), and Parkinson’s Disease (PD), pose significant global health challenges. Early and accurate diagnosis is ...