AI Agents in Action: Generative Intelligence for Everyday Business Use (TTAI2020)

Overview

This two-day, hands-on course provides practical experience with cutting-edge AI systems to help professionals transform the way they work. This course focuses on AutoGPT and similar AI agent frameworks that build upon large language models such as GPT-4 and beyond, enabling autonomous task execution, workflow automation, and business process optimization.

While ChatGPT focuses primarily on interactive dialogue, AutoGPT and related systems can perform multi-step operations, integrate with business tools, and make intelligent decisions with minimal human supervision. Participants will explore these technologies through guided examples, hands-on labs, and use cases covering text generation, data analysis, process automation, and decision support.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Create high-quality text and content for emails, reports, marketing materials, and other business communications using AI agents, copilots, and automation frameworks such as AutoGPT.
• Analyze and visualize data using AI-powered tools to extract insights, identify trends, and support informed, data-driven decisions.
• Automate and streamline workflows by integrating AI systems with existing business tools and platforms to boost productivity and reduce repetitive tasks.
• Improve collaboration and communication by applying AI-assisted tools for document review, project management, and team knowledge sharing.
• Adapt and customize AI models or agents to meet specific organizational needs, ensuring responsible use and effective deployment across business functions.
• Apply best practices for ethical, secure, and optimized AI use, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and maintaining high-quality outcomes in everyday workflows.

Audience

This course is ideal for professionals who want to explore practical, real-world ways to use AI to improve productivity, streamline operations, and drive innovation, without needing a technical background. It’s a great fit for anyone curious about how tools like AutoGPT, AI agents, and modern AI copilots can enhance everyday business activities such as content creation, data analysis, decision-making, and process automation.

Pre-Reqs

No technical background is required. This course is designed for business professionals of all experience levels.

To get the most out of the class, participants should have:

• Basic computer and productivity tool familiarity: comfort working with everyday business software such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar platforms.
• Experience with business workflows or problem-solving: an understanding of how information flows within your organization will help you relate AI capabilities to real-world scenarios.
• Curiosity and a willingness to experiment an open mindset for exploring how AI can support creativity, automation, and decision-making.