18 of the best AI courses you can take online for free

By: Mashable Posted On: January 14, 2026 View: 0

Learn all about ChatGPT, Copilot, and DeepSeek, and more without spending anything.

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on January 14, 2026

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TL;DR: A wide range of AI courses are available to take for free on Udemy.

The world of AI is constantly developing. If you're feeling the need to keep pace with this ever-changing landscape, there are a number of online courses you can take. You can learn all about chatbots, AI agents, and machine learning with Udemy. And better yet, a number of the best online courses are totally free.

There's a lot to consider on Udemy. We recommend taking some time to properly check out all the options, but to get you started, we've lined up a selection of standout courses on AI:

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These free online courses don't include certificates of completion or direct instructor messaging, but you still get unrestricted access to all the video content. That means there's nothing stopping you from enrolling righy away.

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Topics Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT

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