Architecting & Operating Autonomous AI Agent Systems

Master autonomous agent system design: from ReAct decision loops and MCP tool dispatch, to long-term memory architectures, skill engineering, multi-layer safety guardrails, and evidence-based launch gates.

Google AI Architecture & Model Context Protocol (MCP) Standards
Long-Term Memory Systems & Progressive Agent Skills
Quantitative Pass@k Benchmark & Launch/No-Go Gates

Autonomous Agent Runtime

ReAct Loop & MCP Protocol Sandbox

SIMULATOR
Step 1: Goal & Intent Ingestion
Runtime v2

Ingests user intent and sets Triad of Control boundaries to prevent unauthorized actions.

Retry Budget:Max 5 Loops
An toàn:2-Layer Shield
Tự phục hồi:Active
20 Lessons • Production Capstone
Start Lesson 1
5 Module
5 Intensive Modules
Opportunity to Production
20 Lessons
900 mins study time
Architecture Diagrams & Runtime Flow
5 Deliverables
Architecture Decision Records
MCP specs, Auth triad, Eval suites
Capstone PRD
Production Capstone
Autonomous Agent System Design

5 Modules & 20 In-Depth Lessons

Each lesson is scoped to a core architectural decision, paired with Google AI paper diagrams and practical workshops.

Day 1Autonomy Curve
45 mins

The Intent Shift & The Autonomy Curve

Moving from syntax to intent, distinguishing traditional software from agents, decoding the 5 levels of autonomy, and 4 questions to validate agent opportunities.

Recognize the shift from syntax programming to intent interpretation
Distinguish 5 levels on the autonomy curve (from autocomplete to autonomous agents)
Problem evaluation and autonomy level positioning
Day 2The Agent Loop
45 mins

The Agent Loop & Five Architectural Layers

The 5-step agent execution loop (Goal → Plan → Act → Observe → Iterate), deconstructing the 5 architectural layers, and incident triage workflows.

Master the 5 steps of the core agent loop
Deconstruct the 5 system layers: Model, Tools, Memory, Orchestration, Deployment
Agent loop operational map and incident triage procedure
Day 3Discipline & Context
45 mins

Engineering Discipline & Context as Infrastructure

The discipline spectrum from Vibe Coding to Agentic Engineering, static vs dynamic context architecture, and progressive disclosure mechanisms.

Distinguish Vibe Coding, AI-assisted development, and Agentic Engineering
Architect static vs dynamic context infrastructure
Context inventory and loading specification for agent runtimes
Day 4SDLC & Economics
45 mins

Reimagining SDLC & Agent Economics

Restructuring the 5 SDLC phases with AI assistance, product opportunity scoring rubric, Capex vs Opex economics, and model routing strategies.

Specify shifts across 5 SDLC phases: Spec, Plan, Build, Test, Deploy
Score agent opportunities across Value, Uncertainty, Risk, and Data Readiness
Opportunity Brief and initial specification
Architecture & Protocols • MCP Protocol • A2A & Multi-Agent • A2UI & TransactionsView lessons →
Skill Architecture • Triggers & pass^k • Context Budgeting • Skill GovernanceView lessons →
Threat Modeling • Security Triad Loop • Identity & Auth • Eval FrameworksView lessons →
SDD & BDD • Reviewability • Operational Gates • Launch DecisionView lessons →

Graduate with Concrete Evidence for Launch Decisions

The Capstone project integrates an ADK agent loop, MCP tool dispatch, packaged skills, a human approval gate, and a calibrated 12-scenario evaluation suite.

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Everything You Need to Know

Who is the AI Agents for PM course designed for?

Designed for Product Managers, Tech Leads, and Solution Architects looking to design, build, and evaluate autonomous AI Agent systems - covering ReAct loops, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and multi-agent coordination.

Should I complete AI Literacy before starting this course?

We recommend completing AI Literacy or having a solid foundation in Tokens, Context Windows, and RAG to maximize your learning with advanced agentic architectures.

What is the Capstone Project requirements?

You will architect an end-to-end autonomous agent system featuring decision flow diagrams, MCP tool specifications, memory architectures, and rigorous Pass@k evaluation suites.

How is the curriculum structured and delivered?

5 in-depth modules containing 20 self-paced lessons, combining Google AI/Anthropic research diagrams with interactive decision workshops.

Ready to Architect Autonomous AI Agents?

Start immediately with Lesson 1: The Intent Shift & The Autonomy Curve in Agent Systems.