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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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
Kate is an experienced digital marketer and UX (user experience) designer, who's worked in Australia, Hong Kong, and the UK. She's spent much of her career in large tech and telecommunications firms, working with the human end of cutting edge technologies. She has a Masters degree in UX Design from the University of Technology, Sydney and was trained by IBM in enterprise design thinking, Agile project management, Agile for marketing and Agile for AI projects. She's taught at the University of Hong Kong, and for Surf Lifesaving Australia - and suggests not getting bitten by a blue-ringed octopus.
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Thepan Ravindran is a Senior Generative AI engineer at KPMG UK. He holds an MSc in Big Data Science from Queen Mary University of London and completed the Applied Data Science Programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). During his Master's, he served as a teaching demonstrator for Principles of Machine Learning. Originally from Malaysia and the first in his family to study abroad, he earned a full scholarship for his undergraduate degree before moving to London to further his academic and professional journey. At KPMG UK, Thepan designs and implements AI systems for global clients and trains non-technical professionals to confidently adopt AI. He has also contributed to data-driven projects with the World Health Organisation, Ministry of Health Malaysia and United Nations University. Thepan enjoys the creative problem-solving that programming offers and the impact it can create in society. He is passionate about teaching Python, machine learning, data science, financial modelling, and AI, and is known for helping learners who believe “coding isn’t for people like me” realise that they can do it too.
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.
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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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual3043663Introduction to Agentic AI159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Technology_1.jpgInStockDaytimeSatOnlineAvailable courses1 to 4 weeksWeekend2027-02-20T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceFeb 2027Business, marketing & technologyCMART75159159Introduction to Agentic AI127103159Kate Scottintroduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart75-2627<p>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.</p>0000-Available|2027-02-20 00:00:00<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI</li><li>Types of agents and what makes a good agent</li><li>The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use</li><li>Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI</li><li>Use cases for agentic AI applications</li><li>How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time</li><li>Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools</li><li>A short session on vibe coding</li></ul><ul><li>Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for</li><li>Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations</li><li>Be able to build a simple AI agent </li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.</p><p>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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual3058468Introduction to Agentic AI159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Technology_1.jpgInStockDaytimeSatKeeley StreetAvailable coursesOne-off onlyWeekend2026-11-28T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceNov 2026Business, marketing & technologyCMART92159159Introduction to Agentic AI127103159Kate Scottintroduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart92-2627<p>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.</p>0000-Available|2026-11-28 00:00:00<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI</li><li>Types of agents and what makes a good agent</li><li>The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use</li><li>Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI</li><li>Use cases for agentic AI applications</li><li>How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time</li><li>Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools</li><li>A short session on vibe coding</li></ul><ul><li>Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for</li><li>Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations</li><li>Be able to build a simple AI agent </li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.</p><p>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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual3058471Introduction to Agentic AI159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Technology_1.jpgInStockDaytimeSatKeeley StreetAvailable coursesOne-off onlyWeekend2027-01-16T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceJan 2027Business, marketing & technologyCMART93159159Introduction to Agentic AI127103159Kate Scottintroduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart93-2627<p>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.</p>0000-Available|2027-01-16 00:00:00<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI</li><li>Types of agents and what makes a good agent</li><li>The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use</li><li>Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI</li><li>Use cases for agentic AI applications</li><li>How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time</li><li>Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools</li><li>A short session on vibe coding</li></ul><ul><li>Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for</li><li>Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations</li><li>Be able to build a simple AI agent </li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.</p><p>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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual3108538Introduction to Agentic AI159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Technology_1.jpgInStockDaytimeSatKeeley StreetAvailable coursesOne-off onlyWeekend2027-06-05T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersJun 2027Business, marketing & technologyCMART76159159Introduction to Agentic AI127103159Kate Scottintroduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart76-2627<p>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.</p>0000-Available|2027-06-05 00:00:00<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI</li><li>Types of agents and what makes a good agent</li><li>The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use</li><li>Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI</li><li>Use cases for agentic AI applications</li><li>How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time</li><li>Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools</li><li>A short session on vibe coding</li></ul><ul><li>Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for</li><li>Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations</li><li>Be able to build a simple AI agent </li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.</p><p>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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual3108544Introduction to Agentic AI159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Technology_1.jpgInStockDaytimeSatKeeley StreetAvailable coursesOne-off onlyWeekend2027-07-31T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceJul 2027Business, marketing & technologyCMART94159159Introduction to Agentic AI127103159Kate Scottintroduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart94-2627<p>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.</p>0000-Available|2027-07-31 00:00:00<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI</li><li>Types of agents and what makes a good agent</li><li>The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use</li><li>Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI</li><li>Use cases for agentic AI applications</li><li>How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time</li><li>Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools</li><li>A short session on vibe coding</li></ul><ul><li>Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for</li><li>Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations</li><li>Be able to build a simple AI agent </li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.</p><p>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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual3108664Introduction to Agentic AI159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Technology_1.jpgInStockDaytimeSatKeeley StreetAvailable coursesOne-off onlyWeekend2027-05-22T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersMay 2027Business, marketing & technologyCMART119159159Introduction to Agentic AI127103159Thepan Ravindranintroduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart119-2627<p>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.</p>0000-Available|2027-05-22 00:00:00<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI</li><li>Types of agents and what makes a good agent</li><li>The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use</li><li>Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI</li><li>Use cases for agentic AI applications</li><li>How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time</li><li>Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools</li><li>A short session on vibe coding</li></ul><ul><li>Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for</li><li>Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations</li><li>Be able to build a simple AI agent </li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.</p><p>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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual3108667Introduction to Agentic AI159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Technology_1.jpgInStockDaytimeSatKeeley StreetAvailable courses1 to 4 weeksWeekend2027-06-19T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceJun 2027Business, marketing & technologyCMART120159159Introduction to Agentic AI127103159Thepan Ravindranintroduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart120-2627<p>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.</p>0000-Available|2027-06-19 00:00:00<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI</li><li>Types of agents and what makes a good agent</li><li>The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use</li><li>Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI</li><li>Use cases for agentic AI applications</li><li>How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time</li><li>Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools</li><li>A short session on vibe coding</li></ul><ul><li>Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for</li><li>Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations</li><li>Be able to build a simple AI agent </li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.</p><p>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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual3108670Introduction to Agentic AI159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Technology_1.jpgInStockDaytimeSatKeeley StreetAvailable coursesOne-off onlyWeekend2027-04-24T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersApr 2027Business, marketing & technologyCMART91159159Introduction to Agentic AI127103159Thepan Ravindranintroduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart91-2627<p>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.</p>0000-Available|2027-04-24 00:00:00<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI</li><li>Types of agents and what makes a good agent</li><li>The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use</li><li>Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI</li><li>Use cases for agentic AI applications</li><li>How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time</li><li>Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools</li><li>A short session on vibe coding</li></ul><ul><li>Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for</li><li>Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations</li><li>Be able to build a simple AI agent </li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.</p><p>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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual127159103CMART74,CMART75,CMART92,CMART93,CMART76,CMART94,CMART119,CMART120,CMART91NONESat31/10/2611:00 - 17:0011:0017:001 session1One-off only,1 to 4 weeksWeekendKSKeeley Street,OnlineKate Scott,Thepan RavindranSome experience,BeginnersAvailable courses2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00,2027-02-20T00:00:00+00:00,2026-11-28T00:00:00+00:00,2027-01-16T00:00:00+00:00,2027-06-05T00:00:00+00:00,2027-07-31T00:00:00+00:00,2027-05-22T00:00:00+00:00,2027-06-19T00:00:00+00:00,2027-04-24T00:00:00+00:00DaytimeOct 2026,Feb 2027,Nov 2026,Jan 2027,Jun 2027,Jul 2027,May 2027,Apr 2027Business, marketing & technology159159Introduction to Agentic AIintroduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart74-2627,introduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart75-2627,introduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart92-2627,introduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart93-2627,introduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart76-2627,introduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart94-2627,introduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart119-2627,introduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart120-2627,introduction-to-agentic-ai/cmart91-2627<p>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.</p>0000-Available|2026-10-31 00:00:00<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>What is an agent, and how agentic AI differs from other forms of AI</li><li>Types of agents and what makes a good agent</li><li>The difference between automation and augmentation in AI use</li><li>Dangers and limitations of Agentic AI</li><li>Use cases for agentic AI applications</li><li>How to build different types of agents and the underlying questions to ask each time</li><li>Hands-on sessions building agents in different tools</li><li>A short session on vibe coding</li></ul><ul><li>Explain what an AI agent is and what it could be used for</li><li>Discuss agentic AI’s key features and limitations</li><li>Be able to build a simple AI agent </li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The class will be a mix of lecture with slides, demonstrations, practical activities and discussions.</p><p>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.</p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/C2627_Technology_courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a> to view all our courses in the Technology area.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Examples of sensitive information include:<ul><li>Personal information</li><li>Student information</li><li>Confidential information</li><li>Sensitive information</li><li>Information about other people without their consent</li></ul></li></ul><p>Please also refer to our <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/16569136276637-Students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit policies</a></p>AI & technologyTechnologyconfigurable