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.
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Extending Artery/OMNeT++ for Evaluating V2X Sensor Fusion Algorithms With Infrastructure Support in Cooperative Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Abstract: Artery is a well-known V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) simulation framework for evaluating vehicular communication systems. It is built on top of the OMNeT++ simulation environment. Although the ...
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An Optimized Approach for Detecting Osteoporosis Using Advanced Machine Learning and Genetic Algorithms

Abstract: Artificial intelligence has transformed healthcare through improved disease prediction and diagnostic accuracy. However, the prediction of osteoporosis remains challenging due to limitations ...