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This course explores the design and governance aspects of multi-agent AI systems - autonomous agents that collaborate, compete, and coordinate to achieve complex goals. Learners will gain a deep understanding of how to design, build, and govern multi-agent ecosystems, from defining core agent capabilities to orchestrating interactions at scale. The course emphasizes real-world applications, exploring how leading companies like LinkedIn, Anthropic, and Amazon deploy agentic AI to solve enterprise problems. Learners will explore the principles of coordination, communication protocols, and governance models, along with ethical and regulatory considerations for safe deployment.
This course is ideal for AI enthusiasts, software developers, data scientists, and product managers who want to understand how multi-agent systems work in real-world environments. It’s also valuable for professionals working on AI governance, system design, or scalable automation projects.
Learners should have a basic understanding of AI concepts and general computer science principles. No advanced AI or governance experience is required, making this course accessible to anyone eager to explore multi-agent systems and their design.
By the end of the course, learners will have a practical foundation to design multi-agent workflows, evaluate performance trade-offs, and implement governance strategies that ensure responsible and efficient agent collaboration in business and research environments.
This module introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of AI agents, their challenges, and the aspects behind developing multi-agent systems, providing a solid groundwork. Learners will explore how agents perceive, reason, and act within complex environments, as well as the key components that define their architecture.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
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4 videos•Total 32 minutes
Welcome to the Course: AI Agents- Multi-Agent Design & Governance•3 minutes
Defining AI Agents: Core Concepts & Capabilities•7 minutes
Introduction to Multi-Agent Systems (MAS): Why Collaborate•5 minutes
Multi-Agent Design Architectures•17 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•5 minutes
AI Agents in 2025: Expectations vs. Reality•5 minutes
1 peer review•Total 25 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Agent Typology Explorer: Classify and Map Agent Roles•25 minutes
Designing Robust Multi-Agent AI Systems
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, we dive into the dynamics of multi-agent AI systems, exploring how multiple agents coordinate, communicate, and collaborate to achieve shared goals. Students learn about interaction models, communication protocols, and strategies for building scalable, cooperative agent networks. The focus is on understanding why collaboration is critical and how it enhances system intelligence, adaptability, and performance.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
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3 videos•Total 32 minutes
Agent Interaction & Communication Protocols•6 minutes
Planning & Task Decomposition in Multi-Agent Workflows•12 minutes
Implementing Multi-Agent Systems: Frameworks in Practice•14 minutes
Governance, Compliance and Risks in Multi-Agent System
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on the architectural design of multi-agent systems, including planning, task decomposition, and workflow orchestration. It also examines governance, regulatory considerations, and security best practices necessary for deploying agents safely and ethically. By the end, learners will know how to design robust multi-agent ecosystems that align with real-world constraints and operate within responsible AI frameworks.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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4 videos•Total 24 minutes
AI Governance Models for Multi-Agent Systems•9 minutes
AI Regulatory Frameworks for Agents•6 minutes
Security & Risk Mitigation for AI Agents•6 minutes
Course Wrap-Up•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Building a Robust Framework for Data and AI Governance and Security•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 25 minutes
AI Agents: Multi-Agent Design & Governance•25 minutes
2 peer reviews•Total 85 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Governance Playbook: Building Guardrails for Multi-Agent Systems•25 minutes
Project: Designing an Autonomous E-commerce Support Crew •60 minutes
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