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

Analyzing the Mathematical Proficiency of Large Language Models in Computer Science Graduate Admission Tests

Abstract: This study evaluates the performance of six prominent Large Language Models (LLMs) on graduate entrance exam multiple-choice mathematics questions in computer science, computer engineering, ...
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Java Holds No 3 in Tiobe Index as C# Wins 2025 Programming Language of the Year

Java ranked third in the Tiobe Index for January 2026 at 8.71%, holding steady behind Python and C and just ahead of C++. Tiobe named C# its Programming Language of the Year for 2025 after the largest ...
IEEE

Prediction of Students’ Academic Performance in the Programming Fundamentals Course Using Long Short-Term Memory Neural Networks

Abstract: In recent years, there has been evidence of a growing interest on the part of universities to know in advance the academic performance of their students and allow them to establish timely ...
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Top Swim Meets to Watch in 2026: Regional Championships, Short Course Worlds Highlight Calendar

The midway point between the Paris and Los Angeles Olympics will arrive in 2026, but this coming year will mark a rare one with no global long course championship meet. While almost all of the world’s ...