AI agents are transforming the way we interact with technology, and in this specialization, you’ll learn how to build them from the ground up—without the need for complex or rigid frameworks that will be irrelevant next week. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, you’ll master the core concepts that power AI agents, giving you full control over their design and capabilities.
You’ll start with the fundamentals, understanding how agent loops work, then progress to equipping your agents with tools, integrating multi-agent systems, and implementing self-prompting for more autonomous behavior. Beyond coding, you’ll develop a deep understanding of AI architecture, learning to build resilient, modular, and maintainable agents optimized for token efficiency, speed, and predictable outcomes. By the end of this specialization, you’ll have the skills to create powerful AI agents and understand how to design them independent of any framework or programming language.
This specialization is for anyone with basic Python skills—no prior experience with AI or machine learning is required. Whether you’re just starting or already experienced, you’ll gain both foundational and advanced insights into AI agents. Beginners will get a strong start, while experts will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to innovate in this rapidly evolving space. By the end, you’ll have the skills to create powerful, future-proof AI agent skills.
AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI
Vanderbilt University via Coursera Specialization
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. Forget everything you know about traditional AI. Agentic AI doesn’t just analyze data; it acts on it. From ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. ChatGPT and other large language models are going to be more important in your life and business than your ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. Forget everything you know about traditional AI. Agentic AI doesn’t just analyze data; it acts on it. From ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. Forget everything you know about traditional AI. Agentic AI doesn’t just analyze data; it acts on it. From ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. ChatGPT and other large language models are going to be more important in your life and business than your ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. Forget everything you know about traditional AI. Agentic AI doesn’t just analyze data; it acts on it. From ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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ChatGPT and other large language models are going to be more important in your life and business than your smartphone, if you use them right. ChatGPT can tutor your child in math, generate a meal plan and recipes, write software applications for your business, help you improve your personal cybersecurity, and that is just in the first hour that you use it. This course will teach you how to be an expert user of these generative AI tools. The course will show amazing examples of how you can tap into these generative AI tools' emergent intelligence and reasoning, how you can use them to be more productive day to day, and give you insight into how they work. Large language models respond to instructions and questions posed by users in natural language statements, known as “prompts”. Although large language models will disrupt many fields, most users lack the skills to write effective prompts. Expert users, who understand how to write good prompts, are orders of magnitude more productive and can unlock significantly more creative uses for these tools. This course introduces students to the patterns and approaches for writing effective prompts for large language models. Anyone can take the course and the only required knowledge is basic computer usage skills, such as using a browser and accessing ChatGPT. Students will start with basic prompts and build towards writing sophisticated prompts to solve problems in any domain. By the end of the course, students will have strong prompt engineering skills and be capable of using large language models for a wide range of tasks in their job, business, personal life, and education, such as writing, summarization, game play, planning, simulation, and programming.
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Forget everything you know about traditional AI. Agentic AI doesn’t just analyze data; it acts on it. From drafting sales emails to updating CRMs, it’s not just a tool—it’s a game-changer. Are you ready to harness its power? Agentic AI combines Generative AI with tools and actions, enabling the creation of "agents" that revolutionize how work is done. Unlike tools that simply generate static outputs, these agents take action—drafting emails directly in your inbox, updating a CRM with client meeting notes, or analyzing sales data and producing a PowerPoint presentation. In the fast-paced world of AI-enhanced work, understanding Agentic AI isn’t optional—it’s your competitive advantage. These intelligent agents are reshaping how tasks are executed, decisions are made, and value is created across industries. By automating repetitive workflows and enhancing high-value tasks, they empower teams to focus on innovation and strategy. Agentic AI is transforming industries, and this course will ensure you’re leading the charge, not playing catch-up. Understanding their capabilities and limitations is essential for staying competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape. This course demystifies Agentic AI, teaching you how these agents work and how to design them to suit your needs. By the end, you’ll not only know how to differentiate genuine AI innovation from overhyped gimmicks but also be equipped to build tools that deliver tangible value. Whether you’re in business, technology, or leadership, this course will help you stay ahead of the curve.
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Forget everything you know about traditional AI. Agentic AI doesn’t just analyze data; it acts on it. From drafting sales emails to updating CRMs, it’s not just a tool—it’s a game-changer. Are you ready to harness its power? Agentic AI combines Generative AI with tools and actions, enabling the creation of "agents" that revolutionize how work is done. Unlike tools that simply generate static outputs, these agents take action—drafting emails directly in your inbox, updating a CRM with client meeting notes, or analyzing sales data and producing a PowerPoint presentation. In the fast-paced world of AI-enhanced work, understanding Agentic AI isn’t optional—it’s your competitive advantage. These intelligent agents are reshaping how tasks are executed, decisions are made, and value is created across industries. By automating repetitive workflows and enhancing high-value tasks, they empower teams to focus on innovation and strategy. Agentic AI is transforming industries, and this course will ensure you’re leading the charge, not playing catch-up. Understanding their capabilities and limitations is essential for staying competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape. This course demystifies Agentic AI, teaching you how these agents work and how to design them to suit your needs. By the end, you’ll not only know how to differentiate genuine AI innovation from overhyped gimmicks but also be equipped to build tools that deliver tangible value. Whether you’re in business, technology, or leadership, this course will help you stay ahead of the curve.
Taught by
Dr. Jules White
