Introduction to Agentic AI

Learn more about AI Agents, what makes them different from Generative AI, and how to build simple agents using free tools such as Claude, Gemini, Glif, and Coze.

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  • Start Date: 31 Oct 2026
    End Date: 31 Oct 2026
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    Sat (Daytime): 11:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: CMART74
    Tutors:  Kate Scott
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  • Start Date: 28 Nov 2026
    End Date: 28 Nov 2026
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    Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 16:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: CMART92
    Tutors:  Kate Scott
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  • Start Date: 16 Jan 2027
    End Date: 16 Jan 2027
    Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 16:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: CMART93
    Tutors:  Kate Scott
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  • Start Date: 20 Feb 2027
    End Date: 27 Feb 2027
    Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 13:00
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
    Course Code: CMART75
    Tutors:  Kate Scott
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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What is the course about?

Learn more about AI Agents, what makes them different from Generative AI, and how to build simple agents using free tools such as Claude, Gemini, Glif, and Coze.

What will we cover?

  • What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI
  • Types of agents and what makes a good agent
  • The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use
  • Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI
  • Use cases for agentic AI applications
  • How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time
  • Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools
  • A short session on vibe coding

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

  • Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for
  • Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations
  • Be able to build a simple AI agent

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

It will help if you have some familiarity with generative AI, through completing a course such as the Introduction to Generative AI or similar, or by using AI tools regularly in work or personal pursuits.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

There are no other costs. Since you will be creating accounts in various web-based tools, you may prefer to bring your own laptop. If you’d rather not, the City Lit computers are there for your use.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click here to view all our courses in the Technology area.

Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software

AI tools (such as Gemini, Google AI Studio, ChatGPT, etc.) can be valuable for learning and productivity. However, many of these services-particularly those offered free of charge-may use the information you input, along with generated responses, to train and improve their models.

City Lit does not support, control or accept responsibility for these tools. Students should use personal email addresses when signing up for any software and are advised to review the provider’s privacy policy and terms of use to understand how their data is collected, processed, stored, and shared.

We do not recommend inputting sensitive, confidential, or personal information into these tools unless you have reviewed the product’s terms and conditions and are confident that its privacy and security measures meet your requirements.

  • Examples of sensitive information include:
    • Personal information
    • Student information
    • Confidential information
    • Sensitive information
    • Information about other people without their consent

Please also refer to our City Lit policies

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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.