Understanding AI Agents
Learn what makes an agent different from a chatbot or a fixed automation.
5 lessons · 5 quizzes
Free online course
Understand how AI agents plan, use tools and complete bounded tasks while remaining observable, secure and under human control.
Six-month programme diagram
Complete one focused module each month. Every stage combines 5 applied lessons, 5 quizzes and portfolio work that prepares you for the final professional capstone.
Learn what makes an agent different from a chatbot or a fixed automation.
5 lessons · 5 quizzesSpecify instructions, context, state and planning for a bounded agent.
5 lessons · 5 quizzesCreate safe tool interfaces and handle validation, authentication and failure.
5 lessons · 5 quizzesReduce prompt injection, excessive access and unreviewed high-impact actions.
5 lessons · 5 quizzesEvaluate performance, trace behaviour and balance quality, cost and speed.
5 lessons · 5 quizzesDevelop and present a safe agent prototype for a bounded use case.
5 lessons · 5 quizzesCourse overview
Programme overview
This free six-month professional programme is designed for learners and professionals who understand generative AI and want a rigorous introduction to agents. Study one structured module each month. Every module contains five applied lessons and five interactive quizzes, giving you exactly 30 lessons and 30 quizzes across the programme.
Complete one module per month. Each module combines five guided lessons, five quizzes and a portfolio activity. The visual programme roadmap below shows how each month builds toward the final capstone.
Assessment and participation
The quizzes support learning and provide immediate feedback. Practical activities should use fictional, public or properly authorised information. This is a non-credit professional-development course and does not replace regulated, legal, financial or technical certification.
AI tools and regulations change frequently. Always check current product terms, organisational policies and applicable law before applying these methods to live business or personal data.
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