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 choose to bring your own laptop if you prefer.. 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.
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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