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Design and Build Agentic Systems
Design and Build Agentic Systems is an OpenAI Academy course on designing agent systems with clear roles, controlled tool access and reliable handoffs, then testing multi-agent workflows against outcome and safety requirements.
Who it suits
- Software developers and technical practitioners who want every agent to have a clear role and tool use to stay within safety limits.
- Teams building multi-agent applications.
What it covers
- Routing work between agents while preserving ownership at each handoff.
- Controlling tool access.
- Testing multi-agent workflows against defined outcome and safety requirements.
- A guided hands-on lab building a multi-agent workflow.
Before you start
- Hands-on software development and API experience.
- Familiarity with application logic, tools, data sources and system testing.
Common questions about Design and Build Agentic Systems
- How long is Design and Build Agentic Systems?
- OpenAI lists about 110 minutes, at intermediate level, self-paced. OpenAI says progress is saved automatically, so you can leave and pick up where you left off.
- What do I need before I start?
- Hands-on software development and API experience. Familiarity with application logic, tools, data sources and system testing.
- Who built it?
- OpenAI says the course was developed with the teams building its models and products.
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