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Advanced Agentic AI: Self-Improving Systems & Frameworks

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Advanced Agentic AI: Self-Improving Systems & Frameworks

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply design patterns for coordination, fault tolerance, and explainability in AI systems

  • Design agentic systems using function calling, tool protocols, and agent collaboration

  • Implement responsible GenAI applications with prompt engineering and LLMOps best practices

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August 2026

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This course is part of the Agentic Architectural Patterns for Multi-Agent Systems Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

This module delves into advanced strategies for building self-improving agentic systems, focusing on operational frameworks, feedback-driven learning, and robust evaluation methods. Learners will explore the R⁵ model, preference-controlled data generation, advanced tuning patterns, and techniques for measuring both technical and business value. Practical guidance on cost management and adversarial testing ensures that agents are not only adaptive but also production-ready and efficient.

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1 video10 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through a step-by-step roadmap for implementing agentic AI systems, progressing from foundational prototypes to advanced, self-improving ecosystems. Learners will explore key architectural decisions, critical design patterns, and strategies for aligning project goals with system maturity. Practical tools and reflection guides are provided to help translate theory into actionable project plans.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the implementation of a monolithic loan processing agent using the Fractal Chain of Thought (FCoT) framework. Participants will design, configure, and test the agent in a Colab environment, analyze its decision-making process, and evaluate its performance and limitations in real-world scenarios.

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1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the transition from a single-agent to a multi-agent system for loan processing, emphasizing hierarchical architectures and the Supervisor pattern. Learners will explore the design and implementation of specialized agents, contextual state management, and advanced patterns like FCoT to enhance scalability and resilience. The module also discusses future directions in agentic collaboration.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the practical use of agent frameworks such as ADK, CrewAI, and LangGraph for building multi-agent AI systems. You will compare their architectures, explore real-world implementation strategies for loan processing, and consider best practices for observability and responsible AI. By the end, you'll be equipped to select and apply the most suitable framework for your own agentic applications.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the practical steps of implementing, scaling, and managing agentic AI systems using large language models. You will review key concepts, explore strategies for organizational maturity, and learn how to transition from experimentation to robust, production-ready deployments.

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1 video5 readings2 assignments

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