This specialization provides leaders with a comprehensive understanding of Agentic AI and AI agents, equipping them to drive innovation and strategic decision-making in their organizations. Learners will gain practical skills to design basic AI agents using custom GPTs, critically evaluate AI solutions, and harness automation for real-world impact.
Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders Specialization
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Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders Specialization
Strategic Insights for Leaders on Agentic AI. Gain the knowledge to lead AI innovation in your organization by understanding Agentic AI and AI Agents.
Instructor: Dr. Jules White
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4.8
(845 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Lead AI Innovation in Your Organization: Gain the knowledge to guide the design and strategy for integrating AI agents into your team or business.
Implement Safe and Strategic Automation with Chatbots: Learn to design and deploy AI agents as chatbots within your organization.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Workflow Management
- Agentic systems
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- Ingenuity
- AI Personalization
- Expense Management
- Automation
- Productivity
- Personalized Service
- Technology Strategies
- Creative Thinking
- Large Language Modeling
- Business Transformation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Generative AI Agents
- Business Process Automation
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14 practice exercises
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Understand the Fundamentals of Agentic AI and AI Agents: Gain a clear understanding of how AI agents work enabling you to make informed decisions.
Differentiate Innovation from Hype: Learn to evaluate AI solutions, recognize opportunities for impact, and avoid outdated or overhyped approaches.
Build Basic Agents with Custom GPTs: Develop hands-on experience creating simple yet powerful AI agents using custom GPTs.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Generative AI Agents
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Business Process Automation
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Automation
Category: Generative AI
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Business Transformation
Category: Workflow Management
Category: Agentic systems
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Business Strategy
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Generative AI
Category: Innovation
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Expense Management
Category: Travel Arrangements
Category: Scenario Testing
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Personalized Service
What you'll learn
How to apply prompt engineering to effectively work with large language models, like ChatGPT
How to use prompt patterns to tap into powerful capabilities within large language models
How to create complex prompt-based applications for your life, business, or education
Skills you'll gain
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Brainstorming
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Collaboration
Category: Ingenuity
Category: Generative AI
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Problem Solving
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Application Development
Category: Productivity
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