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Building Autonomous Agentic AI Systems for Beginners HandsOn

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Building Autonomous Agentic AI Systems for Beginners HandsOn

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning and decision-making using LLMs.

  • Implement single-agent and multi-agent systems with hands-on frameworks like Smolagents and CrewAI.

  • Integrate RAG pipelines and semantic search embeddings into agent workflows.

  • Deploy, optimize, and ensure safe operation of agentic AI systems across cloud environments.

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July 2026

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10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the course objectives, learning approach, and the hands-on projects ahead. You will gain a clear understanding of how the course is structured and what skills you will develop throughout the journey. This foundation ensures you are ready to start exploring Agentic AI effectively.

What's included

1 video1 reading

In this module, we will explore the fundamentals of Agentic AI, including its purpose, components, and real-world applications. You will learn how Agentic AI differs from traditional AI systems and why organizations are adopting it. By the end, you will understand the scope and potential impact of agentic intelligence.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover the foundational technologies behind Agentic AI, from LLMs and AI agents to retrieval-augmented generation and memory systems. You will see step-by-step demonstrations building functional agents and learn to orchestrate tasks and prompts. By the end, you will understand how to structure and execute end-to-end agent workflows.

What's included

11 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce development tools and frameworks for Agentic AI. You will build agents for weather data, SQL operations, and other tasks using both code-based and low-code/no-code approaches. By the end, you will be equipped to create functional agentic systems and understand development best practices.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its role in enabling agentic AI systems. You will learn to build MCP servers, connect agents, and deploy containerized systems. By the end, you will understand how MCP facilitates agent-context interactions in scalable, real-world setups.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore multi-agent systems and their collaborative potential. You will build simple to advanced multi-agent setups and learn to orchestrate agents across cloud environments. By the end, you will understand multi-agent architectures and workflows for autonomous AI systems.

What's included

11 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on integrating RAG into agentic AI systems. You will build agents that can retrieve and reason over external knowledge sources to perform intelligent tasks. By the end, you will understand how RAG enhances agent accuracy and practical capabilities.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover deployment and optimization strategies for agentic AI. You will explore methods for self-reflection, safety, and reliability in autonomous agents. By the end, you will be ready to deploy optimized, secure, and efficient agentic AI systems.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce design patterns specific to agentic AI systems. You will learn to select, implement, and coordinate agents using best-practice patterns. By the end, you will understand how to design scalable, maintainable, and collaborative agent architectures.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will conclude the course with a recap of the key concepts and demonstrations covered. You will review your learning journey and explore next steps for applying agentic AI in practical scenarios. This final section ensures you are ready to build, optimize, and deploy autonomous AI systems confidently.

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1 video2 assignments

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