Course · 5 chapters
Specialized Agents
Build four production agent types: a deep research agent that plans and synthesizes, a real-time voice agent, a browser and computer-use agent, and one that runs on a schedule.
What you'll be able to do
- Pick the right agent archetype
- Build a deep research agent
- Create browser and computer-use agents
- Develop real-time voice agents
- Run always-on autonomous agents
- Add human approval gates
What's inside
- 1Specialized Agents: Start Here
A 12-minute orientation to the Specialized Agents skill path — four agent archetypes, when to pick each, and what makes them fail
- 2Deep Research Agents
Master the plan-execute-synthesize archetype behind ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude deep research — and know when not to use it
- 3Computer Use & Browser Agents
Build AI agents that see, click, and control desktop environments
- 4Voice & Conversational AI
Real-time voice agents — streaming audio, turn-taking, telephony, and emotion-aware delivery
- 5Scheduled & Remote AI Agents
Architect always-on agents that run on cron schedules, fire on webhooks, and execute autonomously with human gates
Frequently asked questions
- What will I learn in the Specialized Agents path?
- You learn to build four production agent archetypes: a deep research agent using the plan-execute-synthesize pattern, computer-use and browser agents, real-time voice agents, and scheduled or webhook-triggered autonomous agents. The path also covers when each archetype fails and how to add human approval gates.
- Who is this course for?
- It is built for software engineers and AI engineers who already work with agents and want to ship specialized, production-grade ones. It sits in the AI for Engineers track as an advanced path.
- Do I need coding experience to take this path?
- Yes. This is an advanced engineering path, so you should be comfortable with code and have some prior exposure to building or using AI agents before starting.
- How long is the path and is there a certificate?
- It runs across 5 chapters, starting with a Start Here orientation chapter and four hands-on agent builds. You earn a certificate of completion when you finish the path.
- Is this path free?
- No. Specialized Agents is a paid path included with an AI Academy by Anthropos subscription.
Earn a certificate
Complete all chapters to receive your certificate of completion.