AI Agents and Custom GPTs - A Practical Builder's Guide

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7 weeks, 1 hour a week
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Discover how [Main Technology] can transform your [Main Skill]. This course empowers you with practical, real-world techniques and strategies that you can implement immediately. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your expertise, this course is designed for professionals seeking practical solutions. AI agents are reshaping how professionals automate tasks and build intelligent workflows. This course introduces AI agents, custom GPTs, and autonomous systems, explaining how they differ from chatbots and support customer service, scheduling, research, content creation, and operations. You will explore how goals, instructions, and oversight shape effective agent design. You will progress from prompting to agent development using RACE, ReAct, Tree of Thought, and self-ask prompting. The course demonstrates ChatGPT features, including personalities, group chats, apps, shortcuts, quizzes, shopping tools, and Atlas, while guiding you through assistants for writing, marketing, data analysis, image prompts, and design. This course is designed for professionals, business users, marketers, content creators, analysts, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in practical AI solutions. Familiarity with ChatGPT and prompting is helpful, but no advanced programming experience is required. By the end of this course, you will understand how AI agents work, design agents with clear goals, apply advanced prompting frameworks, automate workflows, evaluate AI-assisted research, and build custom GPTs for real-world use cases. You will be able to create assistants that improve productivity, support decisions, and streamline business tasks. This course is perfect for Professionals or Job Titles aiming to enhance their Main Skill with Main Technology. Whether you're a beginner or at an intermediate level, you'll gain valuable knowledge and tools to advance your career. You'll also gain practical insights that are essential for growth in the field. A basic understanding of Related Concepts or Skills is recommended as a prerequisite. Prepare to boost your expertise and stay ahead in the ever-evolving industry. This course blends theory and practice, offering hands-on exercises and real-life case studies. You'll be guided through each concept step-by-step, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the material. By the end, you’ll be ready to apply your knowledge immediately in your professional environment. This course is based on AI Agents and Custom GPTs - A Practical Builder's Guide, by Anton Voroniuk. This video is licensed and distributed by Packt. All rights reserved. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.

Syllabus

Course Introduction
- This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of AI agents and the importance of custom GPTs in modern AI applications. It covers the course structure, key concepts, and real-world use cases to build a strong foundation for further learning.
Building, Automating & Scaling AI Agents
- This module provides an in-depth look at building, automating, and scaling AI agents, covering their implementation in various real-world applications such as customer service, content generation, and workflow automation. Learners will gain practical knowledge on differentiating AI agents from chatbots and applying them to improve efficiency and automate tasks.
From Prompts to Autonomous AI Agents
- This module explores the evolution of AI from simple prompts to autonomous agents, covering the core components, design principles, and the importance of goal setting and instructions in building intelligent systems. Learners will gain a deep understanding of how AI agents operate and how to design them effectively for real-world applications.
Advanced Prompting Frameworks & Evaluation
- This module explores the integration of AI agents with human roles, focusing on effective prompting techniques and advanced frameworks like RACE, ReAct, and Tree of Thought. Learners will gain insights into how AI can support research, fact-checking, and decision-making processes while maintaining ethical and strategic human oversight.
Advanced ChatGPT Features in Practice
- This module explores advanced features of ChatGPT, including AI agent capabilities, personality customization, shopping features, group chats, ads, and app integrations. Learners will gain practical knowledge on how to use these tools to enhance productivity, collaboration, and business strategies.
Custom GPTs & Practical AI Assistants
- This module explores the practical applications of custom AI assistants across various domains, including productivity, marketing, data analysis, and design. Learners will gain hands-on knowledge of how to build and utilize AI-powered tools tailored to specific needs. The content emphasizes real-world use cases and strategies for effective implementation.
Conclusion
- This module helps learners reflect on the key concepts and practical applications of the course, providing guidance on how to use their new skills in real-world scenarios. It emphasizes the importance of applying knowledge effectively and outlines next steps for continued growth.