Alle Programme
Agentic AI Foundations
From AI Tools to AI Agents: Transforming How We Work
Agentic AI Foundations demystifies the transition from generative AI to autonomous agentic systems.
Digital only
Open
en
349 €
Free of charge within the Bertelsmann Scholarship Program
Free of charge within the Bertelsmann Scholarship Program
January 13 – February 10, 2027
April 7 – May 5, 2027
September 1 – 29, 2027
4 weeks
What you will learn
This course guides you through how agentic AI works, how AI agents can support business tasks and workflows, and what opportunities, risks, and governance requirements need to be considered when using them.
- Understand the differences between generative AI and agentic AI.
- Identify the core components of agentic AI systems, including reasoning, planning, task decomposition, and tool use.
- Evaluate potential applications of agentic AI in business and identify suitable tasks and workflows.
- Recognize where human judgment and oversight should remain central.
- Understand key risks, limitations, and governance requirements, including hallucinations, bias, data exposure, and prompt injection.
Who will benefit
Employees who want to understand the foundations, business applications, and risks of agentic AI and learn how AI agents can support work, automation, decision-making, and collaboration. No prior technical experience is required.
What you can expect
- Self-paced program with weekly deadlines delivered via the HBS Online course platform.
- The platform features short videos by faculty and guest experts, as well as interactive exercises.
- The course consists of modules and assignments, complemented by peer feedback and discussion activities.
- Lessons are brought to life through real-world cases from a range of industry sectors.
- In order to earn a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Business School Online, participants must thoughtfully complete all modules, including associated quizzes and peer engagement exercises within the given deadlines.
