[CB DRAFT] PRDV432: No-Code AI Automation
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Unit 5:
Introduction
This unit introduces AI agents and shows you how they differ from simpler automation tools. Agents can take a more active role in a workflow, which makes them useful when a task needs some level of decision-making or adjustment.
You then begin to connect agents with no-code workflows. This is an important step because it helps you see how different kinds of automation can work together. As you move forward, you will be better prepared to think about where an agent can help and where a simpler workflow is the better choice.
Unit 5: AI Agents
Introduction
As you move into this unit, you shift from using automation that follows fixed steps to working with systems that can make more independent choices. This is a major step in your no-code journey, because it opens the door to automation that can respond to changing situations, not just repeat the same task. If you understand how agents work, you can begin to design workflows that feel more flexible and useful in real work.
You will build on the earlier units on rule-based automation, AI-enhanced workflows, and prompt writing. Now the focus is on what AI agents are, how they act, and how they can fit into no-code systems. This matters because many tasks in work and daily life need both structure and judgment. This unit helps you think about when an agent can help, and when a simple workflow is the better choice.This unit aligns with the following Course Learning Outcomes:
- Differentiate traditional workflows from AI agents.
- Build simple AI agents with free tools and prompting techniques.
- Design agent behaviors that support decision-making and multi-step task execution.
- Combine AI agents with no-code workflows to handle complex scenarios.