Agentic AI For Beginners

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6 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Master how AI systems can reason, plan and act autonomously. Build your own AI agents—no experience needed. Transform your future today.

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Course overview

Master the Foundations of AI Agents

Step into the future of artificial intelligence with our 5-week cohort-based course on Agentic AI. Discover how to create autonomous, adaptive AI systems that can reason, plan, and act independently. Unlike traditional AI models, you'll learn to design and deploy intelligent agents that solve complex problems with minimal human intervention.


Through expert-led sessions, immersive lab exercises, and Saturday live Q&A sessions, you'll master proven agentic frameworks and design patterns. Build AI systems that are not just powerful, but scalable, trustworthy, and ready for production environments.


Perfect for beginners and professionals alike, this course transforms theoretical concepts into practical skills. Join us to harness the revolutionary potential of AI agents and position yourself at the forefront of the next wave of technological innovation.

Who is this course for

01

Curious tech enthusiasts eager to understand AI fundamentals without prior coding experience who want to build practical automated solutions

02

Business professionals seeking to implement intelligent automation in their workflows who need a practical understanding of AI Agents.

03

Students and career-switchers exploring emerging tech opportunities who want hands-on experience with Agents and AI systems.

What you’ll get out of this course

Master the Fundamentals of AI Agents

Remember & Understand core AI agent concepts, including agentic frameworks, design principles, and real-world use cases, to build a strong foundation.

Apply Agentic Design Patterns to Build AI Agents

Apply key frameworks such as Tool Use, Planning, Multi-Agent Systems, and Metacognition to create AI agents that adapt, learn, and interact autonomously.

Evaluate & Optimize AI Agent Performance

Analyze & Evaluate AI agent efficiency, scalability, and ethical considerations to ensure responsible and trustworthy AI development.

Design & Deploy Production-Ready AI Agents

Create AI-driven solutions that can operate independently in real-world applications, enhancing automation and intelligent decision-making.

This course includes

7 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

33 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

11 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

May 10—May 11

    Pre-Course Setup Guide

    2 items

    May

    10

    Agentic AI Course Kickoff

    Sat 5/103:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

Week 2

May 12—May 18

    🤖 Introduction to Agentic AI

    5 items

    Exploring Agentic Frameworks

    7 items

    May

    17

    Agentic AI Q&A - Session 1

    Sat 5/173:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

Week 3

May 19—May 25

    Understanding AI Agentic Design Principles

    3 items

    How to Leverage the Agent Tool Use Design Pattern

    4 items

    May

    24

    Agentic AI Q&A - Session 2

    Sat 5/243:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

Week 4

May 26—Jun 1

    Understanding Agentic RAG

    4 items

    Building Trustworthy Agents

    4 items

    May

    31

    Agentic AI Q&A - Session 3

    Sat 5/313:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

Week 5

Jun 2—Jun 8

    🪄 AI Agents: Planning & Design Patterns

    3 items

    📃Designing Multi-Agent Solutions

    4 items

    Jun

    7

    Agentic AI Q&A - Session 4

    Sat 6/73:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

Week 6

Jun 9—Jun 14

    Understanding Metacognition in AI Agents

    4 items

    AI Agents in Production

    4 items

    Jun

    14

    Agentic AI Q&A - Session 5

    Sat 6/143:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

Post-course

    Jun

    21

    Q&A and Graduation Celebration

    Sat 6/213:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)

What people are saying

        Noelle Russell (AI Institute) is an absolute game changer in the AI arena. Her innovative and creative energy is a true value multiplier, driving transformative advancements in AI with a rare blend of technical expertise and visionary leadership.
Brenda

Brenda

Founder, FlowLogic Solutions
        Noelle is like fuel to the combustion engine, when it comes to her knowledge of AI and her enthusiasm and willingness to share everything she learned from her years of experience implementing AI in the corporate world.
Verol

Verol

Sonic Planet, Inc.
        It was fabulous! She covered great material in a very clear and understandable way. Her session was engaging and exciting, and she really connected with the audience on a personal basis. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Leo

Leo

Founder, Rodman.ai
        Noelle Russell (Microsoft MVP, AI) was so engaging and open and her shares and tips were gold!!
Sharon

Sharon

Comms and Engagement Specialist

Meet Your Instructors

Noelle Russell

Noelle Russell

Noelle Russell is a multi-award-winning speaker, author, and AI Executive who specializes in transforming businesses through strategic AI adoption. She is a revenue growth + cost optimization expert, 4x Microsoft Responsible AI MVP, and named Top 25 Agentic AI Leaders |in 2025. She has led teams at NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS and Amazon Alexa, and is a consistent champion for Data and AI literacy and is the founder of the "I ❤️AI" Community teaching responsible AI for everyone.

Skye Mann-Evans

Skye Mann-Evans

Skye Mann-Evans is a Global AI & Digital Transformation Executive with over 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate change and drive innovation. Her expertise spans AI strategy, business and technology consulting, leadership development, and program/product management. Skye is a passionate advocate for AI literacy and digital reinvention, equipping leaders and professionals with the tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Through her work, she empowers audiences to harness AI to elevate human intelligence, decision-making, and creativity—unlocking growth and transformation.

Padmini Soni

Padmini Soni

Padmini Soni is the Head of Responsible AI Growth at the AI Leadership Institute and Founder of Rezonance AI, a consulting firm guiding businesses to adopt AI responsibly. With over 25 years of experience bridging technology and business, she specializes in AI strategy, ethical governance, and transformation. As co-founder of AWAAI, she supports mentorship for women in AI. Co-author of an upcoming book on OpenAI GPT Builders, Padmini is passionate about AI literacy, delivering workshops, speaking, and advising on ethics, fairness and transparency.

Uvika Sharma

Uvika Sharma

Uvika Sharma is a visionary Data & AI Strategist with over 20 years of experience, having worked at leading organizations like Pfizer, Accenture, S&P, Moody’s, and Citi. As the founder of INTLDA, she helps businesses implement AI responsibly and also leads advisory efforts at AI 2030. She is the co-founder of Asian Women Advancing AI and an active mentor in the Break Through Tech AI Program at Cornell Tech, supporting the next generation of women in AI.

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June 7, 2025
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Course schedule

4-6 hours per week

  • Saturday Q&A

    11:00 am- 12:00pm EST

    Join us every Saturday to discuss the project work, session topic and review recorded sessions! Also a great chance to network with fellow students.

  • Weekly projects

    2 hours per week

    Every week you will have projects to allow you to put your fingers on the keyboard and build something awesome and agentic.

Free resource

16 Laws of Responsible Agentic AI

Artificial intelligence holds tremendous potential to help solve humanity's greatest challenges - if developed ethically.


This comprehensive framework guides the creation of AI systems that are safe, reliable, and truly benefit society. You'll learn:


  • The core technical and ethical principles for developing trustworthy AI
  • Real-world case studies showcasing responsible AI in action
  • Practical guidance to assess AI's societal impacts
  • The importance of inclusivity, transparency and public education


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Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live Q&A sessions, on-demand learning, and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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Join an upcoming cohort

Agentic AI For Beginners

Cohort 1

$197

Dates

May 10—June 14, 2025

Payment Deadline

June 7, 2025
Get reimbursed

$197

6 Weeks