TLM Level 3 Certificate — Open Systems and Enterprises

Building Agentic AI Systems: Foundations and Tools

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About the course

This course introduces the foundations of agentic AI systems that can plan, decide, and act with autonomy. You'll explore how AI agents break down goals into steps, use tools, access memory, and operate independently across apps and data sources. Through hands-on projects, you'll build intelligent agents using frameworks like LangChain, CrewAI, and AutoGen — preparing you for careers at the frontier of autonomous software.

Learning objectives

  • Understand how AI agents differ from traditional chatbots and scripts
  • Build goal-driven agents that use memory, tools, and task planning
  • Explore frameworks like LangChain, CrewAI, and Microsoft AutoGen
  • Integrate agents with files, APIs, or external systems
  • Design workflows that include observation, evaluation, and control

What you'll learn

The Agentic Model

  • Key concepts: autonomy, planning, tools, memory
  • Comparison: chatbots vs. agents vs. multi-agent teams
  • Real-world applications: research, support, automation, writing

Tools of the Trade

  • Introduction to LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, and ReAct pattern
  • Install and run basic single-agent flows
  • Add memory (vector stores, histories) and reasoning loops

Building & Testing Agents

  • Connect agents to search engines, files, or databases
  • Chain tasks together and define retry or stop conditions
  • Deploy agents via webhooks, scripts, or apps

Multi-Agent Collaboration

  • Build teams of agents with defined roles
  • Handle communication, delegation, and task overlap
  • Simulate human workflows using digital agents

What you can do next

  • Design and deploy real-world AI agents that act independently
  • Prepare for roles like AI Workflow Engineer, Prompt Architect, or Automation Developer
  • Build personal or business tools (research agents, code assistants, email responders)
  • Move on to advanced multi-agent systems or integrate with local/private LLMs

British-board certified. Complete this course to earn a UK Government-regulated TLM qualification — every course brings you closer to a full British-board Diploma.