10 of the best machine learning courses you can take online for free

Better understand and utilise machine learning algorithms.
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TL;DR: A wide range of machine learning courses are available for free at Udemy. Advance in your technology career without spending anything.


Machine learning might seem like something that only tech wizards from the future can understand, but that's really not the case. This technology is happening and developing right now, and you can better understand and utilise machine learning with a little help from Udemy.

A wide range of online courses on machine learning are available to take with Udemy. Better yet, a lot of the highest-rated courses are actually available for free. That might seem too good to be true, but we've lined up a selection of standout courses you can take without spending anything.

These are the best free machine learning courses as of June 10:

So where's the catch? By opting for free courses, you miss out on things like a certificate of completion or direct messaging with the instructor. But that's it. These free courses still include unlimited access to all the video content, so you can enroll and start learning at your own pace.

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You'll need to upgrade if you really want a certificate of completion for your CV. If you're having doubts about whether the paid courses are right for you, the 30-day money-back guarantee for all courses should provide some reassurance.

Develop your understanding of machine learning for free with Udemy.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming services, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.


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