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

Static Code Analysis for Reducing Energy Code Smells in Different Loop Types: A Case Study in Java

Abstract: An increase in ICT devices and services has led to a rise in carbon emissions. As a result, there is a growing demand for energy-efficient software; however, this demand remains unmet due to ...
USA Today

How big and powerful will Trump's new 'Trump-class battleship' be?

The U.S. Navy will get two new battleships, the “largest we've ever built,” sometime in the 2030s, President Donald Trump announced on Dec. 22. Construction of the ships, designated Trump-class ...
The Independent

Trump announces new battleship class named after himself as military pressure around Venezuela ramps up

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Business Insider

Trump says new 'Trump-class' battleship with railguns, lasers, and hypersonic missiles will be added to 'Golden Fleet'

President Donald Trump announced new "Trump-class" ships for the US Navy Golden Fleet. Trump said that up to 25 ships will be built, with construction set to start immediately. The Navy said these ...
Newsweek

New ‘Trump-Class’ Navy Warships Named After President: What to Know

President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a new class of large Navy warships bearing his name. The so-called “Trump-class” ships would be described as battleships, though officials say they ...