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Building Basic AI Agents

4.510 ratings at Coursera

Overview

This course gives you the foundational skills to understand and build your own basic AI agents from scratch. You will learn what Large Language Models are, how prompt engineering controls AI responses, and how to transition from simple prompting to creating autonomous agents. We'll cover the mechanics of popular models like GPT-4 and Claude, guiding you through practical, real-world applications—such as building agents for customer support, appointment booking, and automated research using tools like Manus AI, n8n, and Make.com.

Using these approaches, no matter your current technical background, you can automate everyday workflows and change how you work. If you're a complete beginner, this step-by-step introduction will give you the confidence to navigate the AI landscape and avoid common prompt engineering mistakes. If you're already familiar with basic AI chatbots, you'll see a structured treasure trove of practical techniques that walk you through connecting external tools via APIs to create powerful assistants. If you've ever wanted to harness the power of AI to streamline your digital life, this course will serve as your comprehensive guide.

Syllabus 6

  1. Introduction to AI Agents and Large Language Models (LLMs) 50 minutes

    Discover the foundational mechanics of Large Language Models and learn how the shift from basic prompting to autonomous AI agents is driving revolutionary value in modern business.

  2. Prompt Engineering for AI Tools 55 minutes

    Master the art of prompt engineering by uncovering common pitfalls and applying proven best practices to extract high-quality, precise responses from top AI models like GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini.

  3. How to Build AI Agents for Real Tasks 55 minutes

    Step into the creator's seat and learn to build custom AI agents that execute real-world tasks, from optimizing video prompts to automating customer support and appointment booking.

  4. Browser AI Agents 2 hours

    Unlock the power of browser-based AI agents and workflow automation tools like Manus AI, n8n, and Make.com to seamlessly integrate intelligent assistants into your daily operations.

  5. How to Work with Manus 1 hour

    Dive deep into Manus AI to automate complex workflows, perform extensive deep research, manage data with spreadsheets, and even build simple web apps without writing a line of code.

  6. Final Thoughts 30 minutes

    Review essential concepts and explore how AI agents are already embedded in everyday tools, fundamentally transforming jobs, workflows, and the future landscape of work.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Covers niche tools that universities don't teach.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (6 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.
  • Many courses are produced quickly from slides and screen recordings; read the reviews first.

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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

  • Free trials: You can start a 7-day free trial for many individual courses, Specializations, or a Coursera Plus subscription to test full course features. Cancel before the seventh day if you do not want to be charged.
  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • Anton VoroniukCEO, SkillsBooster Academy | Google Academy Trainer | Generative AI Leader

SkillsBooster Academy is in Tier 5: mass-produced or unclear of our institution ranking (38/100).

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