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$730USD
Duration 1 day
Course Code AWS-AAI-FOUND
Available Formats Classroom, Virtual
Next Class: Nov 6, 2026

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Overview

Course Description

In this course, you’ll explore the core principles and strategies for designing agentic AI systems using AWS services. You’ll learn how agentic AI differs from traditional conversational systems. You’ll also discover how to use tools like Amazon Q Developer, Amazon Quick Suite, Kiro, Strands Agents SDK, and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to build autonomous, goal-driven solutions that solve real-world problems.

Skills Gained

In this course, you will learn to:

  • Summarize the evolution of agentic AI and define what makes something agentic
  • Identify core components of agentic systems
  • Distinguish between workflow, autonomous, and hybrid agents
  • Identify basic implementation patterns for agentic AI
  • Compare AWS service options for agentic AI
  • Describe capabilities and use cases of Amazon Quick Suite, Amazon Q Developer, and Kiro
  • Explain Strands Agents framework and its applications
  • Build and customize a basic AI agent using Strands Agents SDK
  • Develop a simple task-specific agent for real-world application using Strands Agents SDK
  • Explain Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
  • Describe observability and interoperability patterns for production agentic AI systems

Who Can Benefit

This course is intended for:

  • Software developers new to agentic AI seeking foundational knowledge
  • Technical professionals exploring AI capabilities and interested in core components and applications of agentic AI
  • Development teams evaluating agentic AI solutions and needing to differentiate between agent types
  • AWS Users expanding into agentic AI, including current users of Amazon Q Developer, Amazon Quick Suite, and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore

Prerequisites

We recommend that attendees of this course have:

  • Generative AI Essentials or equivalent work experience
  • Basic AWS knowledge and software development experience
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Course Details

Course Details

Module 1: From LLMs to Agents

  • Limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Innovations powering agents
  • Evolution from LLMs to agentic AI systems

Module 2: Exploring Agentic AI

  • Understanding agentic AI
  • Types of AI agents
  • Agentic AI applications

Module 3: Understanding Agentic AI Workflows

  • Workflow patterns
  • Amazon Bedrock flows overview

Module 4: AWS Agentic Development and Productivity Tools

  • AWS agentic AI solutions
  • Amazon Quick Suite
  • Amazon Q Developer
  • Hands-on lab: Accelerating software development using Amazon Q Developer
  • Kiro: AI-powered integrated development environment (IDE) with spec-driven development

Module 5: Implementing agentic AI Frameworks with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore

  • Agentic AI frameworks
  • Hands-on lab: Getting started with Strands Agents
  • Amazon Bedrock AgentCore

Module 6: Building Custom Solutions

  • Customizing agentic infrastructure
  • Observability and monitoring
  • Agent interoperability

Module 7: Course Wrap-up

  • Next steps and additional resources
  • Course summary

Schedule

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

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Reviews

Thank Tech Data for sponsoring this course you really take care of your partners.

Instructor knew her stuff. Long time in the industry. Course was easy to follow and very informative.

vary good online learning. instructor is vary good the way he explained every thing.

Exit certified was great as it is very in depth and hands on learning which made it very easy to learn this type of work.

Very good material, the instructor was clear explaining the topics, and the labs were easy to follow it.