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Beginner12 hours

AI Systems: An Introduction

A beginner-friendly introduction to AI Systems, covering workflow engines, AI agents, LLMs, and MCP servers. Learn how these technologies work together to solve real-world problems.

What You'll Learn

AI SystemsWorkflow EnginesAI AgentsMCP Servers

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand what AI Systems are and their core components
  • Visualize how workflow engines, agents, LLMs, and MCP servers work together
  • Identify real-world applications for small businesses and personal use
  • Build a simple but functional AI System using Python and the MCP SDK
  • Create practical solutions that demonstrate the power of AI Systems

Course Modules

1📚theory45 minutes

What Are AI Systems?

Discover what AI Systems are and why they're transforming how we work and live

2📚theory60 minutes

The Building Blocks

Explore the key components: workflow engines, AI agents, LLMs, and MCP servers through visual diagrams

3📚theory60 minutes

Real-World Applications

See practical examples of AI Systems solving problems for small businesses and everyday tasks

4📚theory60 minutes

How AI Systems Think

Understand how components work together using simple analogies and visual representations

5📚theory45 minutes

The Benefits of AI Systems

Learn why AI Systems matter for your business or personal productivity

6⚙️hands-on90 minutes

Setting Up Your First AI System

Get your development environment ready for building with Python and the MCP SDK

7⚙️hands-on90 minutes

Building Your First MCP Server

Create a simple MCP server using Python that can interact with AI agents

8⚙️hands-on90 minutes

Creating an AI Agent

Build an AI agent that connects to your MCP server and uses an LLM

9🚀project120 minutes

Putting It All Together

Combine everything to create a complete AI System solving a real business problem

10📚theory30 minutes

Next Steps and Resources

Continue your AI Systems journey with advanced topics and community resources

Ready to Start Learning?

Join the growing community of engineers mastering agentic AI and MCP servers.