Agentic AI courses can help you learn how autonomous systems plan tasks, make decisions, and interact with tools or environments. You can build skills in agent workflows, reasoning patterns, orchestration methods, and evaluating agent behavior. Many courses introduce tools such as Python libraries, APIs, and frameworks that support creating agents capable of completing multi-step tasks.

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Tool Calling, LangGraph, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Semantic Web, Software Development
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Testability, Creative Thinking, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, System Monitoring, Workflow Management, Application Performance Management, Tool Calling, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability, Prompt Engineering, Business Software, Test Tools, Code Review, Integration Testing, User Feedback, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, LangChain, Microsoft Copilot, Microservices, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, System Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Computing, Serverless Computing, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, OpenAI, Systems Integration, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Google Gemini, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Analysis, Decision Making
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Python Programming, Application Development, Data Science, Data Validation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development, Python Programming, Data Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Technology Strategies, Decision Support Systems, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, Marketing Automation, Software Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Business Workflow Analysis, Decision Making, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Browse the Agentic AI courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
Yes, you can start learning Agentic AI on Coursera for free by accessing the first module of many courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, and even graded assignments—plus Coursera Coach support when available. If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate, or unlock the full course, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎
The specific skills and knowledge you will gain depend on the course you enroll in, but some common skills include autonomous agent design, multi-step reasoning, task planning, tool integration, and AI system deployment.‎