Introduction to Generative AI Agents for Business Professionals
•3 Days
Learn about the basics of Generative AI Agents, their functions, and practical applications in business settings.
Taught by
Sander Schulhoff
Founder & CEO, Learn Prompting
What You'll Learn
By completing this course, you'll be able to:
- What Generative AI Agents are and and why they are increasingly used in business.
- Agent types, including Observation-Based Agents, Tool Use Agents, Code-Based Agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Agents.
- Foundational AI Agent concepts like MRKL (Modular Reasoning, Knowledge, and Language) systems and how AI agents are structured.
- How AI agents optimize workflows, automate processes, and assist in data-driven decision-making.
Course Overview
Generative AI Agents are specialized systems designed to perform tasks by combining large language models’ ability to generate and understand language with specific functionalities like retrieving information (usually with retrieval augmented generation, or RAG), interacting with tools, or automating workflows. These agents are increasingly being used in industries such as customer support, e-commerce, data analysis, and software development to streamline operations and solve complex problems.
This course provides a concise introduction to what Generative AI Agents are, how they work, and how they can be applied effectively. It breaks down the foundational concepts behind AI agents, including their core types:
- Tool Use Agents: Capable of interacting with external tools, such as calendars, spreadsheets, or APIs, to complete specific tasks.
- Observation-Based Agents: Designed to gather, process, and interpret data from their environment for informed decision-making.
- Code-Based Agents: Able to generate, debug, and execute code to assist in software development or automation.
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Agents: Combine AI generation with live information retrieval from databases or the web, ensuring up-to-date and context-aware responses.
Throughout the course, you will explore practical examples and case studies to understand how these agents are implemented in real-world scenarios.
By the end, you’ll have a working knowledge of Generative AI Agents, their capabilities and limitations, and how they can be aligned with specific business needs. This foundational understanding will allow you to discuss AI agent technologies with your team and assess their potential for improving operational efficiency in your organization.
Why Business Professionals Need This Course
Generative AI Agents are increasingly used to optimize business operations and solve complex problems. This course helps you:
- Learn how AI agents improve efficiency in areas such as customer support, e-commerce, and data management.
- Gain the knowledge needed to discuss AI agent solutions with developers and data teams.
- Assess AI integration opportunities for your business.
Skills You'll Gain
- Understanding AI Agents: Learn the basic structure and capabilities of AI agents.
- Types and Applications of AI Agents: Understand different types of agents and their business applications.
- Identifying AI Opportunities: Assess where AI agents can be effectively applied in business.
- Technical Communication: Engage in conversations about AI strategy and implementation.
Who Should Enroll?
- Business Leaders: Understand how AI agents can improve business processes.
- Non-Tech Professionals: Explore AI agent concepts with a clear introduction that doesn't require technical expertise.
- Managers: Learn how AI agents can support team workflows and decision-making.
- AI Enthusiasts: Get started with foundational concepts of Generative AI Agents.
Course Outline
Introduction to Agents
What is an Agent?
Why Do We Need Agents?
Fine-Tuning and MRKL Systems
Types of Agents
Observation-Based Agents
Tool Use Agents
RAG Agents
Code-Based Agents
Pushing the Bounds of Agents
Discover tools and libraries for designing AI agents.
Imagine new possibilities for agent applications through hands-on assignments.
Conclusion
Recap key takeaways.
Business Case Study: E-commerce agent improving customer experience.
Earn your certificate of completion.
Course Format
- Duration: 3 Days (self-paced) with concise video lessons for busy learners.
- Materials: Video content, interactive exercises, and quizzes.
- Access: Available with a Learn Prompting Plus subscription, granting you access to 15 courses and certificates of completion that you can share on LinkedIn or any platform to highlight your new skills.
Meet Your Instructor
Sander Schulhoff
Founder & CEO, Learn Prompting
Sander Schulhoff is the Founder of Learn Prompting and an ML Researcher at the University of Maryland. He created the first open-source Prompt Engineering guide, which reached 3 million people and taught them to use tools like ChatGPT. Sander also led a team behind Prompt Report, the most comprehensive study of prompting ever done. This 76-page survey, co-authored with researchers from the University of Maryland, OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Princeton, Stanford, and other leading institutions, analyzed 1,500+ academic papers and covered 200+ prompting techniques.
Why Choose This Course?
- Clear Explanations: Designed for professionals without an AI background.
- Interactive Learning: Reinforce key concepts with exercises and quizzes.
- Practical Applications: Focus on real-world use cases of AI agents in business.
- Industry Insights: Learn from experienced professionals in the field.
Earn a Certifiate of Completion
By upgrading to Learn Prompting Plus, you automatically receive a certificate of completion for every course you complete. These certificates can easily be shared on LinkedIn, Twitter, or any other social platform to showcase your new skillset.
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