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Add Agent Capabilities With Tools

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Add Agent Capabilities With Tools

This course is part of Google Cloud AI Agents: From Foundations to Enterprise Scale Specialization

Instructor: Google Cloud Training

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Core tool concepts
Built-in tools
MCP tools
Custom function tools

Details to know

Shareable certificate

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Assessments

5 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Google Cloud AI Agents: From Foundations to Enterprise Scale Specialization

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 6 modules in this course

You’ve built agents with advanced configuration—now give them real-world capabilities. Equip agents with tools that enable searching the web, executing code, querying databases, and performing custom actions. Transform agents from intelligent responders into capable assistants that take action.

This part introduces the fundamental concept of tools in ADK—what they are, why they matter, and how agents use them to extend their capabilities beyond pure language understanding. You'll learn the core architecture and build your first tool-enabled agent.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment

This part introduces ADK’s built-in tools—production-ready capabilities provided by the framework for common tasks. You'll learn to use Google Search and code execution tools without writing complex integration code.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment

Understand what MCP is and how it extends agent capabilities through external servers.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment

This part teaches you to create custom function tools tailored to your specific business logic and requirements. You'll learn to write effective tool functions with proper signatures, docstrings, and return values that the LLM can understand and use effectively.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment

This part teaches you to design strategic instructions that guide agents to use multiple tools effectively. You'll learn instruction patterns, error handling strategies, and when to use specialized agents as tools.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment

What's included

1 reading

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

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