Building a useful AI agent requires more than connecting an AI model to a few tools. The agent needs verified context, clearly defined permissions, repeatable instructions, and a reliable trigger for beginning its work.
In this crash course, agent builder James McAulay explains how he uses Claude Cowork and Claude Code to build practical AI agents. James breaks down how context files, MCP connectors, reusable skills, safety controls, testing, and scheduled tasks work together.
7 days free, then a monthly or yearly plan. Cancel anytime.
Taught by Grant Harvey
You’ll see how these components can turn an ordinary AI conversation into a workflow that returns completed, reviewable work. The discussion also covers failed demonstrations, local and cloud scheduling, permission risks, model costs, and the decisions that should remain under human control.
Curriculum
One mark for every step, in the order you take them. 1 video, downloadable notes and a certificate of completion.
See how James McAulay combines verified context, MCP connectors, reusable skills, permission controls, testing, and scheduled tasks to build practical AI agents that complete reviewable work.
Download the Lesson Notes for reusable prompts, authoritative links, and key points from the lesson.
Congratulations! You just learned how to build an AI agent. Your new superpower is combining context, connected tools, reusable skills, testing, and scheduled tasks to build agents that can actually support real work.
Your instructor
Grant is the voice of The Neuron, the daily newsletter delivering no-hype insights on how AI is changing the world around us, and co-hosts The Neuron’s weekly podcast.
Part of
It runs 2 hr. Inside: 1 video, downloadable notes and a certificate of completion.
Grant Harvey. Grant is the voice of The Neuron, the daily newsletter delivering no-hype insights on how AI is changing the world around us, and co-hosts The Neuron’s weekly podcast.
Yes. Finish the webinar and you get a certificate of completion from The Neuron Academy.
No. It's made for beginners, and like everything in the Academy it needs no coding or technical background.
This webinar is included in a The Neuron Academy membership. Start with a 7-day free trial, then choose a monthly or yearly plan. Cancel anytime. New lessons are added every week.
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