Lesson 01: Introduction to AI Agents – From Chatbots to Action
In this lesson, you will move beyond traditional chatbots and learn how AI agents work in real business environments.
You will explore the difference between scripted chatbots and modern AI agents, understand how agents think in terms of goals rather than simple responses, and see how they can automate tasks, make decisions, and execute actions with minimal human input.
This lesson lays the foundation for the entire bootcamp by introducing the agent mindset, where AI becomes a working partner rather than just a tool for answering questions.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Explain the difference between chatbots and AI agents
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Understand why chatbots are reactive while AI agents are goal-driven
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Identify real business scenarios where AI agents add value
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Understand how workflows, triggers, and actions work together
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Observe a live demonstration of an AI agent in action
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Create your first basic AI agent as a hands-on exercise
Why This Lesson Is Important
Chatbots respond to questions.
AI agents complete tasks.
As businesses adapt to a rapidly changing economy, the ability to automate processes and improve customer and employee experiences becomes essential. This lesson helps you understand how AI agents can support business growth, reduce manual work, and improve efficiency.
Practical Exercise
In this lesson, you will build a simple AI agent by:
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Defining a clear goal
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Configuring basic triggers and actions
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Automating a small task from start to finish
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Testing and sharing your agent with others
No advanced technical background is required.
Busy schedule? Learn anytime, at your own pace.
Get full access to the complete Agentic AI bootcamp as a flexible, self‑paced on‑demand course, designed for learners who cannot join live sessions but still want the same depth and projects.
What’s included
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Full session recordings so you can watch every lesson, demo, and Q&A on your own schedule.
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Downloadable lab instructions and templates to guide you step‑by‑step through all hands‑on exercises and projects.
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Lab support channel where you can ask questions, share screenshots, and get help if you are stuck on any exercise.
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Same projects and portfolio artifacts as the live cohort, so your outcomes and skills are aligned.
Pricing
The on‑demand course is offered at the same price as the live Agentic AI bootcamp and includes all future updates to the recordings and labs for that cohort.
