π AI Agent Engineer Course
Welcome to the Future of AI Development
Master the design, development, and deployment of intelligent AI agents.
Hands-on, open-source, and community-driven learning for the next generation of AI engineers.
π― Why This Course Exists
The AI Revolution is Here
AI agents are the next evolution of software automation. You'll learn not only how to build agents today but also how to design extensible, safe, and maintainable systems that evolve with new models and research.
π Future-Proof Your Career
Stay Ahead of the Curve
- AI agents are transforming how we build software
- Autonomous workflows are becoming the standard
- Multi-agent systems are the future of complex applications
- Agent engineering is the most in-demand skill in AI
π οΈ Hands-On, Project-First Learning
Build Real Projects
Each phase culminates in a capstone projectβfrom simple ReAct loops to multi-agent orchestratorsβso you graduate with a portfolio of deployable demos and production-grade code.
π€ Collaborative & Open Source
Join Our Community
This course is hosted on GitHub under the karthikkpro/ai-agent-engineer-course
organization. Contributions, improvements, and new elective modules are welcome!
π What You'll Learn
π― Phase 0: Foundations & Mindset
Build the Right Foundation
Grasp core agent concepts, autonomy vs. automation, and develop an agentic problem-solving mindset.
Key Topics
- π§ Agent fundamentals and core concepts
- βοΈ Autonomy vs. automation principles
- π― Agentic thinking and problem-solving
- π Career resilience in the AI era
π οΈ Phase 1: Essential Tools & Techniques
Master the Fundamentals
Master Python integrations, prompt engineering, LangChain wrappers, vector-store memory, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Key Topics
- π Python for AI agents
- β¨ Advanced prompt engineering
- π§ Tool wrappers and LangChain
- π§ Memory systems and basic RAG
- π Model APIs and integrations
π Phase 2: Agentic Workflows & Reliability
Build Robust Systems
Implement robust ReAct loops, hybrid RAG pipelines, and systematic evaluation with LangSmith, PromptLayer, and TruLens.
Key Topics
- π Agent loop deep dive
- βοΈ Prompt and tool chaining
- π Hybrid RAG and context management
- π Evaluation and tracing systems
π€ Phase 3: Multi-Agent Orchestration
Scale to Complex Systems
Orchestrate planner/executor/reviewer patterns using LangGraph, AutoGen, and CrewAI. Build scalable, secure task networks.
Key Topics
- π€ Multi-agent orchestration
- π Advanced RAG pipelines
- πΈοΈ State and DAG orchestration
- π€ Collaboration patterns
- π Framework survey and comparison
π Phase 4: Production Deployment & Ops
Production-Ready Systems
Containerize with Docker, deploy serverless agents, establish CI/CD pipelines, observability (Sentry, Prometheus), and incident runbooks.
Key Topics
- π Production deployment strategies
- π³ Containerization and serverless
- π CI/CD and secrets management
- π Observability and incidents
- π Security and compliance
π‘οΈ Phase 5: Advanced Safety & RLHF
Safety First
Engineer multi-layer guardrails, run RLHF feedback loops, and build continuous evaluation harnesses with REALM-Bench.
Key Topics
- π‘οΈ Advanced safety engineering
- π§ Guardrails and fail-safes
- π― RLHF and policy tuning
- π Continuous evaluation systems
π Phase 6: Portfolio & Leadership
Build Your Career
Showcase capstones, open-source contributions, leadership frameworks, and a lifelong learning cadence to stay current.
Key Topics
- π Portfolio development
- π Open source contributions
- π₯ Leadership in AI teams
- π Lifelong learning strategies
π Course Features
What Makes This Course Special
π Comprehensive Curriculum
From foundations to production deployment, covering all aspects of AI agent development.
π οΈ Hands-On Projects
Build real-world projects that you can showcase in your portfolio.
π€ Community-Driven
Open source and collaborative learning with contributions from the community.
π Future-Focused
Learn cutting-edge techniques that will keep you ahead of the curve.
π Rich Resources
Extensive documentation, code examples, and best practices.
π― Career-Ready
Skills and projects that directly translate to job opportunities.
π Ready to Start Your Journey?
Begin Your AI Agent Engineering Career
Join thousands of developers learning to build the future of AI applications.
Stay Connected
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Contributions: Contribute to the Course
- Roadmap: View Upcoming Features
Welcome aboard! Let's build the future of autonomous AI systemsβtogether. π