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Understanding AI Agents

Move beyond simple prompts to understand how AI agents work and when to use them.

intermediate
3 modules

About This Course

Move beyond simple prompts to understand how AI agents work. Learn the difference between a chatbot and an agent, when agents add value, and how to effectively work with agentic AI systems in your daily work.

What You'll Learn

  • Distinguish between simple chatbots and AI agents
  • Explain the agent loop: Mission
  • Scan
  • Think
  • Act
  • Learn
  • Identify agent capability levels (0-3)
  • Recognize when agents are appropriate vs simple prompts

Course Content

1

From Chatbots to Agents

What makes an AI system an agent vs a simple LLM chatbot

2

Agent Capabilities & Tools

How agents interact with external tools, data, and systems

3

Working Effectively with Agents

Goal setting, monitoring, intervention, and building trust with AI agents

Understanding AI Agents
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This course includes:

  • 3 modules
  • Certificate upon completion
  • Full lifetime access