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Fundamentals of AI agents
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Fundamentals of AI agents

This course teaches the fundamental skills for designing, planning, developing, and controlling intelligent AI agents. You will gain a practical overview of AI architectures, prompt engineering, and (multi-)agent orchestration. Understand, use, and test AI agents independently, and discuss experts requirements for AI agents with experts .

4 weeks
approx. 20 hours
Online
German
Junior, Professional and Master Class

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2.6.2026
23.6.2026
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3.9.2026
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Module overview

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Module
1

Kick-off & the Art of the Possible

This module serves as a joint introduction and establishes a common level of knowledge. We create an initial understanding and show where the journey can take us. 

  • The WOW demo: We start right away with practical application. A live demonstration of an autonomously operating agent shows the target vision of the course ("That's possible" moment). 
  • Agent vs. workflow vs. LLM: Initial fundamental distinction. When are we talking about a chatbot, when about automation, and when about a real agent? 
  • Market overview & classification: An initial guide to the jungle of tools (Agent.ai, Microsoft Agents, Lovable, Claude Code, Antigravity). We sort through the hype. 
  • Outlook: Presentation of the learning journey and objectives for the coming weeks. 
Webinar
2 hours

Tuesday, 02.06.2026
09:00 am - 11:00 am

61459752
Module
1

Kick-off & the Art of the Possible

This module serves as a joint introduction and establishes a common level of knowledge. We create an initial understanding and show where the journey can take us. 

  • The WOW demo: We start right away with practical application. A live demonstration of an autonomously operating agent shows the target vision of the course ("That's possible" moment). 
  • Agent vs. workflow vs. LLM: Initial fundamental distinction. When are we talking about a chatbot, when about automation, and when about a real agent? 
  • Market overview & classification: An initial guide to the jungle of tools (Agent.ai, Microsoft Agents, Lovable, Claude Code, Antigravity). We sort through the hype. 
  • Outlook: Presentation of the learning journey and objectives for the coming weeks. 
Webinar
2 hours

Thursday, 03.09.2026
09:00 am - 11:00 am

61459776
Module
2

Self-study phase 1

Here you will lay the theoretical foundation and set up your technical environment so that you are ready to work in the subsequent webinars. 

  • Deep dive understanding: Why agents need external tools (tool use) and long-term memory (memory, e.g., Pinecone) to solve complex tasks
  • Glossary & Tech Stack: Detailed explanation of key terms and tools (LangChain, Make, Context, vector databases). 

  • Low-code vs. code: A decision-making aid for getting started. Analysis of when low-code (Make) is sufficient and when engineering (LangChain> Python/TS) is necessary. 

  • Setup: Instructions for setting up the necessary accounts so that everything is ready to go for the next webinar. 

  • Knowledge check & homework for webinar 2:Think of an agent use case for the second webinar. 

Self-study phase
approx. 3 hours
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Module
2

Self-study phase 1

Here you will lay the theoretical foundation and set up your technical environment so that you are ready to work in the subsequent webinars. 

  • Deep dive understanding: Why agents need external tools (tool use) and long-term memory (memory, e.g., Pinecone) to solve complex tasks
  • Glossary & Tech Stack: Detailed explanation of key terms and tools (LangChain, Make, Context, vector databases). 

  • Low-code vs. code: A decision-making aid for getting started. Analysis of when low-code (Make) is sufficient and when engineering (LangChain> Python/TS) is necessary. 

  • Setup: Instructions for setting up the necessary accounts so that everything is ready to go for the next webinar. 

  • Knowledge check & homework for webinar 2:Think of an agent use case for the second webinar. 

Self-study phase
approx. 3 hours
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Module
3

Strategy, Business Value & Context Engineering

The focus is on the concept ("the agent's brain") and the economic perspective.

Strategy & Use Cases: 

  • Decision matrix: Differentiation in practice—is my case an assistant, a workflow, or an agent? 
  • Business Model Canvas for agents: Development of goals, required tools, contextual data, and ROI calculation. Validation of your own business case. 

Context Engineering (Hands-on)

  • Context > Prompt: Why engineering the context is more important than "prompt magic." 
  • Live building: Together with the trainer, you as a learning group will build the "brain" of an agent (system prompts + context data) live. 
  • Structuring: Write system prompts and define what knowledge the agent needs. 
Webinar
6 hours

Thursday, June 11, 2026
, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

61459752
Module
3

Strategy, Business Value & Context Engineering

The focus is on the concept ("the agent's brain") and the economic perspective.

Strategy & Use Cases: 

  • Decision matrix: Differentiation in practice—is my case an assistant, a workflow, or an agent? 
  • Business Model Canvas for agents: Development of goals, required tools, contextual data, and ROI calculation. Validation of your own business case. 

Context Engineering (Hands-on)

  • Context > Prompt: Why engineering the context is more important than "prompt magic." 
  • Live building: Together with the trainer, you as a learning group will build the "brain" of an agent (system prompts + context data) live. 
  • Structuring: Write system prompts and define what knowledge the agent needs. 
Webinar
6 hours

Friday, September 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

61459776
Module
4

Self-study phase 2

Deepening of concepts and preparation for the big agent construction day in Webinar 3. 

  • The "Good Context Checklist": Criteria catalog for robust context. You check your designed use case for data completeness. 
  • Enterprise readiness: A critical examination of the stability of solutions. Distinguishing between hype demos and stable enterprise solutions. 
  • Fine-tuning the process: You prepare your company's internal process so that it can be technically implemented in the next webinar (create a flow chart, review API documentation). 
Self-study phase
approx. 3 hours
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Module
4

Self-study phase 2

Deepening of concepts and preparation for the big agent construction day in Webinar 3. 

  • The "Good Context Checklist": Criteria catalog for robust context. You check your designed use case for data completeness. 
  • Enterprise readiness: A critical examination of the stability of solutions. Distinguishing between hype demos and stable enterprise solutions. 
  • Fine-tuning the process: You prepare your company's internal process so that it can be technically implemented in the next webinar (create a flow chart, review API documentation). 
Self-study phase
approx. 3 hours
61459776
Module
5

Building Agents, Governance & Rollout

The big implementation day. We build real agents and make them ready for operation. 

Deep Dive Building

  • Hands-on group work: Building an agent depending on skill level (e.g., research agent, RAG document agent, or Workflow Plus agent). 
  • Integration: Connecting LLM (brain) and tools (hands). The trainer provides direct support in the breakout rooms if problems arise. 

Production Readiness & Governance

  • Reality check: Dealing with loops, hallucinations, and unclear tools. 
  • Safety first: Implementation of kill switches, human-in-the-loop governance, and logging. 
  • Responsibility: Data protection, employee vs. agent responsibility, and ethical issues. 
  • Roadmap: Outlook on upcoming technologies (e.g., Manus, Antigravity) and strategies for integration into the team ("Build with Agents vs. Act with Agents"). 
Webinar
6 hours

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

61459752
Module
5

Building Agents, Governance & Rollout

The big implementation day. We build real agents and make them ready for operation. 

Deep Dive Building

  • Hands-on group work: Building an agent depending on skill level (e.g., research agent, RAG document agent, or Workflow Plus agent). 
  • Integration: Connecting LLM (brain) and tools (hands). The trainer provides direct support in the breakout rooms if problems arise. 

Production Readiness & Governance

  • Reality check: Dealing with loops, hallucinations, and unclear tools. 
  • Safety first: Implementation of kill switches, human-in-the-loop governance, and logging. 
  • Responsibility: Data protection, employee vs. agent responsibility, and ethical issues. 
  • Roadmap: Outlook on upcoming technologies (e.g., Manus, Antigravity) and strategies for integration into the team ("Build with Agents vs. Act with Agents"). 
Webinar
6 hours

Monday, September 28, 2026
, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

61459776

Course overview

Contents and course schedule

1. Understanding and demystifying agents 

  • Distinction: Assistant vs. deterministic workflow vs. autonomous agent 
  • Why agents need tools: tool use, RAG, and memory (long-term memory) 
  • Classification of terms: prompt, context, memory, and orchestration 

2. Tool landscape and technology stack 

  • Low-code vs. engineering: Where is the best place to start? 
  • Overview and classification of relevant tools (LangChain/Langgraph, Pinecone, Make, Lovable) 
  • Enterprise readiness: What is just a gimmick, and what can be used productively? Which use cases really work? 

3. Mindset: Context engineering before prompt magic 

  • Why context is more important than the perfect prompt 
  • The "Good Context Checklist" for stable results 
  • Preparing your own processes for automation using AI agents 

4. Strategy, business value, and use cases 

  • Decision matrix: When is an agent worthwhile, and when is a workflow sufficient? 
  • Business Model Canvas for agents: Calculate goals, ROI, and value creation 
  • Structuring use cases based on tools and contextual data 

5. Hands-on: Building the agent's "brain" 

  • Write system prompts and optimize context data 
  • Live building with low-code approaches (n8n, Make, Lovable) 
  • Overview: Combining LLM, tools, and documents (RAG) 

6. Production Readiness and Governance 

  • Dealing with hallucinations, loops, and errors 
  • Implement safety nets and kill switches 
  • EU AI Act, data protection, and ethical responsibility: What can the agent do autonomously? 

7. Outlook and integration within the company 

  • Where is the market heading (autonomous coding agents and A2UI, etc.)? 
  • Build with Agents vs. Act with Agents: Anchoring in the Organization 

This is how you learn in this course

This course offers you a digital blended concept that has been developed for part-time learning. Thanks to a flexible mix of online seminars and self-study phases, you are sure to reach your goal. This is how you learn in this course:

Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.

Self-study phases: Learn independently, at your own pace and whenever you want. Our courses offer you didactically high-quality learning material. 

Live webinars: In regular online seminars, you will meet your trainers in person. You will receive answers to your questions, specific assistance and instructions on how to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practical exercises.

Learning community: A digital learning community is available to you throughout the course. Exchange ideas with other participants and the trainers and ask questions.

Future Jobs Club: Get exclusive access to a business network, news, and future work hacks.

Certificate of completion and Open Badge: As a graduate of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion and an Open Badge, which you can easily share on professional networks (including LinkedIn).