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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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(937 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
- Business Process Automation
- Workflow Management
- Generative AI Agents
- Personalized Service
- Agentic systems
- AI Personalization
- Automation
- LLM Application
- Prompt Patterns
- Responsible AI
- Large Language Modeling
- Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- Expense Management
- Productivity
- AI Product Strategy
Tools you'll learn
What’s included
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Taught in English
14 practice exercises
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from Vanderbilt University
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Differentiate Innovation from Hype: Learn to evaluate AI solutions, recognize opportunities for impact, and avoid outdated or overhyped approaches.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
Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Automation, Responsible AI, Decision Support Systems, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Technology Strategies, Workflow Management, and Business Process Automation
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
AI Personalization, Test Case, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Productivity Software, Generative AI, Verification And Validation, Personalized Service, Expense Reports, Travel Arrangements, Prompt Engineering, Expense Management, ChatGPT, Scenario Testing, Artificial Intelligence, and LLM Application
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
Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Productivity, and Creative Thinking
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