In this course, you will understand AI agents and the underlying technology, learn how to build AI agents, and explore how to skyrocket your productivity using agentic AI. You will acquire a solid understanding of key artificial intelligence concepts, explore different AI agent types from simple reflex to learning agents, and learn why agent architecture is essential for building effective systems. This course is ideal for software developers, technology enthusiasts, and business professionals who want to understand and deploy AI agents in their organizations. By completing this course, you will be equipped to design agentic workflows, choose appropriate LLMs, apply prompt engineering techniques, and build practical automations using the n8n framework. What makes this course unique is its balanced approach: it transitions from theoretical agent architectures (like ReAct and ReWoo) to hands-on, real-world projects. You will build a functional agentic automation integrating n8n, Google Sheets, and Gmail, gaining the practical skills needed to lead AI transformations.

Intro to AI Agents and Agentic AI
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What you'll learn
Understand the core components of AI agents, including sensors, actuators, and decision-making logic.
Build practical agentic automations using n8n and integrate external tools like Google Sheets and Gmail.
Analyze and implement advanced agent architectures, including ReAct, ReWoo, and multi-agent systems.
Understand the key value proposition of AI agents and how to implement them in business contexts as teammates.
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November 2026
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