AI agents: what they can really do today
See agents browse, plan and take action, and learn where they still fail.
What you'll learn
- What makes an agent different from a chat
- Run agents on real tasks: research, shopping lists, forms
- Where they fail, and how to keep them safe
The session
3 parts · 1 session · 3 hours · live on Zoom
01Agents explained without jargon
02Live
agent mode, browser agents and computer use
03Safety, permissions and when not to use them
How the workshop runs
180 minutes, live. One sitting.
- 15 minWelcome and setup
Say hello and check every tool opens.
- 40 minAgents explained without jargon
A short live demo, then you try it yourself.
- 45 minLive
Hands on, with your own task and help on hand.
- 10 minBreak
Stretch and step away from the screen.
- 50 minSafety, permissions and when not to use them
Finish your piece and check that it works.
- 20 minShare and wrap
Show what you made and pick one next step.
Before you start
- Free accounts for the tools listed; we send a short setup list.
- Bring one real task or idea to work on.
After each session
- What you built in the session, ready to use.
- One small next step to try in the week after.
Who it's for
AI agents: what they can really do today is a workshop from AI Academy for adults and teams, at the Practice level: 1 session, 3 hours, live on Zoom, 3 hours in all.
- Anyone who wants to learn this in one sitting, hands on
Tools you'll use
Tools change fast. We check every one before each group. See the full directory.
Questions
How long is a workshop?
One live session of about 3 hours with a break, on Zoom. You build during the session.
Do I need paid AI plans?
Free tiers are enough unless the page says otherwise. We tell you what to set up before the day.
Can I bring my team?
Yes. We also run any workshop privately for a group of 6 or more.
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