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From AI User to AI Builder in 30 Days
You can't lead what you don't understand. Most leaders don't understand AI.
You know AI could transform your organization. But when you move beyond ChatGPT:
Too much noise → What actually matters?
Theory without application → Can't build anything real
Stuck at prompting → Can't orchestrate AI autonomously
Can't reimagine processes → Hard to see what's possible until you build it yourself
In 4 weeks: Go from AI user to AI builder, with production workflows running in your business.
Once you build hands-on, you'll connect the dots and see opportunities everywhere.
✅ Ship workflows saving 5-10 hours weekly
✅ Reimagine processes—know what's possible
✅ Speak credibly with technical teams
✅ Cut through noise with proven patterns
✅ Automate end-to-end processes
I filter out noise, meet you where you are, and get you building fast.
Ship real solutions weekly, not theory.
Berkeley-caliber instruction, intimate 25-person cohorts
Office hours + 1:1 coaching for YOUR challenges
Supportive environment where it's safe to learn
Lifetime access, monthly updates
Proof: 4.8/5 rating, Maven top 10, 250+ alumni
Bottom line: Leaders who orchestrate AI outpace those who prompt. Close the gap here.
What you’ll learn
Turn AI into your competitive advantage—automate, optimize, and lead smarter with agentic workflows.
Configure AI profiles, memory, and custom instructions to personalize model output
Build a version-controlled AI asset library in GitHub and Cursor for instant access to high-performing prompts
Create your Agentic AI Repository to catalog workflows, track assets, and identify automation opportunities
Deconstruct workflows into agentic steps using the 7 building blocks for AI automation
Analyze orchestration patterns to design scalable, reliable AI systems
Map your use cases to the autonomy spectrum to select the right level of AI control
Build reusable Agent Skills that capture your procedural knowledge for repeatable task execution
Apply Skills to operationalize content creation, research, data analysis, automation, and strategy workflows
Register Skills in your Agentic AI Repository and link them to workflows for continuous improvement
Design prompts and instructions that control workflow execution, branching logic, and task sequences
Configure project workspaces with memory, external knowledge, and custom instructions across AI platforms
Eliminate repetitive context-setting by building AI environments that remember and improve
Build browser workflows that execute multi-step web tasks with manual triggers or scheduled automation
Configure AI browsers (Claude in Chrome, ChatGPT Canvas, Perplexity Comet, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge) for your workflow requirements
Automate repetitive web tasks to reclaim hours each week while browser workflows run hands-free
Deploy autonomous agents across ChatGPT Agent mode, Claude Subagents, M365 Copilot Agents, and Google Workspace Agents
Build custom agent workflows and conversational UX with OpenAI AgentKit (Agent Builder and ChatKit)
Transform manual workflows into autonomous agents that execute while you focus on higher-value work
Learn directly from James
James Gray
UC Berkeley AI Instructor | Former CIO/CPO | Trained 5,000+ Leaders
Who this course is for
Leaders and professionals who believe in “learning by doing” by using cutting-edge tools and building AI solutions hands-on.
Leaders who must understand the latest AI capabilities to drive an AI-powered business strategy credibly.
Professionals who must boost their AI technology acumen to strengthen collaboration and influence with technical stakeholders.
Prerequisites
You have a paid subscription to one or more: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
The course extensively utilizes AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Some lessons are unique to these tools.
No coding experience
The course does not require coding experience, but we will use AI code editors (Cursor/VS Code) to build and refine prompts
Learning in a small, supportive cohort
This cohort experience is for people who learn best in small groups and value personalized feedback from an experienced instructor.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from James Gray in a real-time, interactive format.
Personalized 1:1 coaching
When you are stuck or want to go deep on your unique use case, book a 1:1 slot at a time that works for your busy schedule
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to. The content is updated monthly.
Private LinkedIn Group
The learning continues after the course with bi-weekly live sessions to share the latest AI tech and ways to create business value.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
27 live sessions • 53 lessons • 25 projects
Week 1
Feb
3
Hands-on Agentic AI Session 1 - 11 AM US ET
Tue 2/34:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)Feb
3
Hands-on Agentic AI Session 1 (repeat) - 6 PM US ET
Tue 2/311:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)Feb
4
Optional: Hands-on Agentic AI Office Hour - 11 AM US ET
Wed 2/44:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)OptionalFeb
4
Optional: Hands-on Agentic AI Office Hours - 6 PM US ET
Wed 2/411:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)OptionalFeb
5
Hands-on Agentic AI Session 2 - 11 AM US ET
Thu 2/54:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)Feb
5
Hands-on Agentic AI Session 2 (repeat) - 6 PM US ET
Thu 2/511:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)Feb
7
Optional: Hands-on Agentic AI Office Hours - Noon US ET
Sat 2/75:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)Optional
Session 1: AI Stack Setup
Systematize Your AI-Powered Work
Optional: Wednesday Office Hours
Session 2: Agentic Foundations + Projects
Personalize Your AI Tools
Agentic AI Foundations
Project Workspaces
Optional: Saturday Office Hours
Week 2
Feb
10
Hands-on Agentic AI Session 3 - 11 AM US ET
Tue 2/104:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)Feb
10
Hands-on Agentic AI Session 3 (repeat) - 6 PM US ET
Tue 2/1011:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)Feb
11
Optional: Hands-on Agentic AI Office Hour - 11 AM US ET
Wed 2/114:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)OptionalFeb
11
Optional: Hands-on Agentic AI Office Hours - 6 PM US ET
Wed 2/1111:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)OptionalFeb
12
Hands-on Agentic AI Session 4 - 11 AM US ET
Thu 2/124:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)Feb
12
Hands-on Agentic AI Session 4 (repeat) - 6 PM US ET
Thu 2/1211:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)Feb
14
Optional: Hands-on Agentic AI Office Hours - Noon US ET
Sat 2/145:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)Optional
Session 3: Use Cases
Content Creation Use Cases
Research Use Cases
Data Analysis Use Cases
Ideation/Strategy Use Cases
Optional: Wednesday Office Hours
Session 4: Skills + Workflows
Prompt Engineering and Context Engineering
Build Agent Skills
Prompt Workflows
Optional: Saturday Office Hours
Free resource
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How to Build Agentic AI as a Leader
Fundamentals of agentic systems
Gain foundational knowledge of agentic systems and their applications in automating tasks and business processes.
Designing and deploying agentic systems
Learn the process of designing, building, and deploying simple AI agents using no-code and pro-code approaches.
A live demonstration of a multi-agent system
Observe a real-time walkthrough of building and deploying a multi-agent system.
Schedule
Live sessions
4-6 hrs / week
4 hours of live instruction + assignments to apply AI to your use cases
Tue, Feb 3
4:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)
Tue, Feb 3
11:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)
Wed, Feb 4
4:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Projects
1 hr / week
Assignments are additional practice to complement the live session's hands-on exercises
Async content
1-2 hrs / week
optional for additional study and tech setup
Testimonials
- This journey transformed me from a curious non-programmer into someone who can actually create AI workflows and agentic systems. Huge thank you to James Gray for creating such a supportive learning environment where theory and practical application went hand in hand.
Istvan Borbino, PhD
Healthcare Innovator - I’ve always approached AI with a systems mindset, and taking James Gray's Hands-on AI Leadership course reinforced the importance of structuring AI workflows beyond just intelligence—it’s about reasoning, planning, and executing in a way that scales.
Sarah Payne
AI Strategy & Execution - Just completed James Gray's "Hands-on AI for High-Performance Leaders" course — a transformative experience that elevated my AI expertise through practical applications, possibly the best pound-for-pound learning experience I've had.
James Cameron
Cybersecurity & AI Executive Advisor - A huge thank you to James Gray for his incredible dedication and technical expertise throughout the course. This learning journey has equipped me with the knowledge to leverage AI in innovative ways and strategically lead AI-driven projects. Excited to apply these new skills to create value and drive transformation!
Corina Richter
Transformational Leader - I vibe-coded my first app in Cursor today. The hype train makes it sound like your grandparents could do this. Mine could not. These tools are incredibly powerful and the fact that I could do this at all (with a lot of help from James Gray, my class on Maven, and Claude), is a testament to how far they've come. I am blown away!
Lauren Taylor
Strategic Early-Stage Capital
Frequently asked questions
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