Free AI Courses for Canadians
Updated 2026-09-24
Short answer
Good free AI courses exist: Elements of AI (University of Helsinki), Microsoft Learn's AI paths, Google's Machine Learning Crash Course, fast.ai for coders, and the free Altaris 7-day course by email. Free courses teach concepts well; paid programs add structure, projects and a credential.
Free courses worth your time
- Elements of AI — non-technical introduction from the University of Helsinki
- Microsoft Learn — free AI learning paths, including AI-900 preparation
- Google Machine Learning Crash Course — for people comfortable with some math
- fast.ai Practical Deep Learning — for coders
- Altaris free 7-day AI course — one short lesson a day by email
When to move to a paid program
Once you know which role you want AI skills for, a structured program with a project and verifiable credential is the next step.
Every Altaris program is $399 CAD one-time, self-paced, with lifetime access and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Related programs
- Diploma in Generative AI for Marketing$399 CAD · self-paced
- Diploma in AI Automation for Operations$399 CAD · self-paced
- Diploma in Applied Machine Learning$399 CAD · self-paced
Training a team? Seats are $199 each · Not ready? Try the free 7-day course
Common questions
- Do free AI courses give a certificate?
- Some offer a free or paid certificate of completion. Check each provider's current terms.