AI Agents: Multi-Agent Design & Governance
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AI Agents: Multi-Agent Design & Governance
This course is part of Hands-on Agentic AI: Building Intelligent Agents Specialization
Instructors: Gleb Marchenko
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Define core concepts and capabilities of AI agents and multi-agent systems.
Design effective multi-agent AI systems for various tasks and implement communication protocols and workflows.
Apply governance models and regulatory frameworks to ensure safe and compliant AI agent operations.
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December 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course explores the design and governance aspects of multi-agent AI systems - autonomous agents that collaborate, compete, and coordinate to achieve complex goals. Learners will gain a deep understanding of how to design, build, and govern multi-agent ecosystems, from defining core agent capabilities to orchestrating interactions at scale. The course emphasizes real-world applications, exploring how leading companies like LinkedIn, Anthropic, and Amazon deploy agentic AI to solve enterprise problems. Learners will explore the principles of coordination, communication protocols, and governance models, along with ethical and regulatory considerations for safe deployment.
This course is ideal for AI enthusiasts, software developers, data scientists, and product managers who want to understand how multi-agent systems work in real-world environments. Itβs also valuable for professionals working on AI governance, system design, or scalable automation projects. Learners should have a basic understanding of AI concepts and general computer science principles. No advanced AI or governance experience is required, making this course accessible to anyone eager to explore multi-agent systems and their design. By the end of the course, learners will have a practical foundation to design multi-agent workflows, evaluate performance trade-offs, and implement governance strategies that ensure responsible and efficient agent collaboration in business and research environments.
This module introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of AI agents, their challenges, and the aspects behind developing multi-agent systems, providing a solid groundwork. Learners will explore how agents perceive, reason, and act within complex environments, as well as the key components that define their architecture.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
4 videosβ’Total 32 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: AI Agents- Multi-Agent Design & Governanceβ’3 minutes
- Defining AI Agents: Core Concepts & Capabilitiesβ’7 minutes
- Introduction to Multi-Agent Systems (MAS): Why Collaborateβ’5 minutes
- Multi-Agent Design Architecturesβ’17 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 10 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: Course Overviewβ’5 minutes
- AI Agents in 2025: Expectations vs. Realityβ’5 minutes
1 peer reviewβ’Total 25 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Agent Typology Explorer: Classify and Map Agent Rolesβ’25 minutes
In this module, we dive into the dynamics of multi-agent AI systems, exploring how multiple agents coordinate, communicate, and collaborate to achieve shared goals. Students learn about interaction models, communication protocols, and strategies for building scalable, cooperative agent networks. The focus is on understanding why collaboration is critical and how it enhances system intelligence, adaptability, and performance.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
3 videosβ’Total 32 minutes
- Agent Interaction & Communication Protocolsβ’6 minutes
- Planning & Task Decomposition in Multi-Agent Workflowsβ’12 minutes
- Implementing Multi-Agent Systems: Frameworks in Practiceβ’14 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 5 minutes
- Designing Multi-Agent Intelligenceβ’5 minutes
1 peer reviewβ’Total 25 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Mastering Sequential Agent Workflowsβ’25 minutes
This module focuses on the architectural design of multi-agent systems, including planning, task decomposition, and workflow orchestration. It also examines governance, regulatory considerations, and security best practices necessary for deploying agents safely and ethically. By the end, learners will know how to design robust multi-agent ecosystems that align with real-world constraints and operate within responsible AI frameworks.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
4 videosβ’Total 24 minutes
- AI Governance Models for Multi-Agent Systemsβ’9 minutes
- AI Regulatory Frameworks for Agentsβ’6 minutes
- Security & Risk Mitigation for AI Agentsβ’6 minutes
- Course Wrap-Upβ’2 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 5 minutes
- Building a Robust Framework for Data and AI Governance and Securityβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 25 minutes
- AI Agents: Multi-Agent Design & Governanceβ’25 minutes
2 peer reviewsβ’Total 85 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Governance Playbook: Building Guardrails for Multi-Agent Systemsβ’25 minutes
- Project: Designing an Autonomous E-commerce Support Crew β’60 minutes
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