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Agentic AI Foundations: Architectures & Adaptation Strategy

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Agentic AI Foundations: Architectures & Adaptation Strategy

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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5 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 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 systems using the agentic stack, including function calling 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 4 modules in this course

This module introduces the strategic frameworks and key concepts behind deploying generative AI (GenAI) in enterprise settings, with a special focus on agentic AI systems. Learners will explore business applications, architectural features, and the challenges of moving from prototypes to production-grade solutions. By the end, you'll understand how GenAI is transforming organizations and what it takes to build scalable, modular AI agents.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the process of selecting, deploying, and optimizing large language models (LLMs) for agentic AI systems. Key topics include model selection criteria, technical specifications like context window and tool use, deployment strategies, performance optimization, and security considerations. Learners will gain practical insights into managing LLMs as the cognitive core of agent-based architectures.

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1 video12 readings1 assignment

This module explores the range of techniques for adapting large language models (LLMs) to specialized agent roles, focusing on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), in-context learning (ICL), and various fine-tuning strategies. Learners will examine hierarchical agent architectures, real-world business scenarios, and best practices for grounding model outputs to ensure reliability and compliance. By the end, you'll understand how to select and implement the right adaptation approach for different enterprise agent needs.

What's included

1 video12 readings1 assignment

This module delves into the architecture of agentic AI systems, examining how autonomous agents interact with their environments, utilize data stores, and coordinate to achieve complex goals. Learners will explore real-world examples, such as a travel planning agent, and address key technical considerations for building robust, context-aware AI solutions.

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1 video6 readings2 assignments

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