Intermediate

AI Agents, Explained

Everyone is talking about AI agents. Few can define one. This track explains what agents are, how they connect to your software and when they are the right tool.

3 lessons· All free

  1. 01

    What Is an AI Agent (and How It Differs from a Chatbot)

    A chatbot answers. An agent acts. Understanding that one distinction tells you what AI agents really are and why they change the risk picture.

    10 min read
  2. 02

    How AI Connects to Your Other Software

    An AI on its own is sealed in a box. Its value comes when it can reach your calendar, files and systems. Here is how that connection works.

    10 min read
  3. 03

    When to Use an Agent (and When Not To)

    Agents are powerful and oversold. The real skill is knowing when an agent earns its cost and when a simple prompt or fixed workflow wins.

    10 min read