Vanderbilt University
Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders
Vanderbilt University

Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders

Dr. Jules White

Instructor: Dr. Jules White

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Sponsored by University of Nevada, Reno

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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  • Differentiate Innovation from Hype: Learn to evaluate AI solutions, recognize opportunities for impact, and avoid outdated or overhyped approaches.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.

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Assessments

2 assignments

Taught in English
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December 2024

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This course is part of the Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

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10 videos1 assignment

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment

Instructor

Dr. Jules White

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Vanderbilt University
33 Courses551,243 learners

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