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Building AI Agents – Fundamentals to Advanced

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Building AI Agents – Fundamentals to Advanced

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Intermediate level

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5 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the fundamental principles of AI agents and their autonomous behavior.

  • Learn to create and integrate AI agents with platforms like N8N for automation.

  • Design and optimize AI agent workflows for real-world tasks like scheduling and email management.

  • Understand the security, ethical considerations, and future trends of AI agents.

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November 2025

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8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore the practical applications of AI agents through a live demo, showcasing their abilities and real-time functionalities. We will also revisit key course fundamentals to ensure a solid understanding of how these technologies work and interact. By the end of this section, you will be able to identify and understand how AI agents perform tasks and support users effectively.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, we will cover the fundamental concepts of AI agents, including their autonomy, adaptability, and role in intelligent automation. You’ll gain an understanding of the different types of AI agents, their real-world applications, and the latest trends shaping their development. Additionally, we will discuss key security and ethical concerns, helping you recognize both the potential and risks of using AI agents in various contexts.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce you to the N8N platform, exploring how it works and its ability to integrate seamlessly with AI agents for enhanced automation. You will learn the basic steps to get started, along with a hands-on guide to navigating its interface. By the end of this section, you’ll understand how to effectively use N8N for task automation and optimize your AI agents’ capabilities.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through setting up your AI agent by creating trigger events that initiate actions. You’ll learn how N8N handles data flow within its system, ensuring smooth communication with AI agents. Additionally, we’ll cover how to view and interpret JSON data, an essential skill for understanding the data exchanged between systems and AI agents.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through the process of setting up a text classifier for AI agents, starting with its integration into systems like Gmail for organizing and labeling data. You’ll learn the key advantages of using a text classifier instead of a large language model (LLM) for particular tasks and explore object-oriented programming concepts within N8N without writing code. Additionally, we’ll cover how to design effective prompts and run customized tests to fine-tune your classifier’s performance

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive into building multi-level event pipelines for AI agents, enabling them to execute complex workflows. You will learn how to design a personal assistant AI agent specifically for automating email responses and explore the role of supervised learning in refining agent behavior. Additionally, we’ll cover techniques for optimizing AI personal assistants by ensuring a consistent and efficient data flow, maximizing their effectiveness.

What's included

4 videos

In this module, we will walk you through the process of building an AI agent designed for scheduling meetings and tasks. You’ll explore how to integrate Google Calendar for seamless scheduling, learn the nuances of system prompt engineering to fine-tune AI behavior, and customize N8N nodes to automate workflows efficiently. We’ll conclude by reviewing the entire automation process, ensuring you understand how to implement end-to-end scheduling solutions with AI agents.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

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