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.
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, ...
GitHub

A simple interactive cli tool for scheduling a shutdown on Windows

ShutdownX is a Windows tool that allows you to schedule automatic shutdowns using a simple interface. You can schedule the shutdown based on a specific time or set a timer for the duration. Python ...
InfoWorld

Generative UI: The AI agent is the front end

In a new model for user interfaces, agents paint the screen with interactive UI components on demand. Let’s take a look.
IEEE

Python and SIMETRIX/SIMPLIS based automated platform for the DC-DC Converter with current mode control

Abstract: In this paper, an advanced framework for the optimizer of DC-DC buck converters, which utilizes Python for algorithm implementation and SIMETRIX/SIMPLIS for accurate DC-DC converter ...
GitHub

An automated trading system that implements vertical spread trading strategies using Interactive Brokers (IBKR) API. The system scans for specific technical patterns, selects ...

The system is designed to identify technical patterns in equities, select optimal vertical spreads based on configurable criteria, and execute trades with proper risk management controls. python/ ...
IEEE

Switch Mode: Exploring Authoring Python inside a Block-Based Programming Environment

Abstract: Block-based programming is an effective way to introduce students to computer science programming [3], [7], [8]. As the researcher community keeps lowering the barrier to entry, BBP ...