Never written a line of code? No problem. We've redesigned the AI Agent workshop so anyone can start β from using ready-made AI in 5 minutes, building your own Bot in 30 minutes, to running a complete project in 1 hour.
Choose based on your background. Each path ultimately leads to independently building a large-scale Agent project.
Don't want to code at all β use ChatGPT/Claude or Bot platforms
Use Dify/Coze/Flowise β no code, build your own Agent
Start from 0 Python β paste-and-run complete code, step by step
Jump to LangChain / LangGraph / CrewAI
No programming background required. Three progressive stages: use ready-made, build your own, then run complete code for the first time.
No setup needed. Just open a browser and start talking to AI. The key is to use it as your assistant to solve real problems.
Paste a 5000-word industry article, ask for: 3 core points, 5 hard terms, next actions.
Use 3 levels of analogy to explain Transformer attention to a 10-year-old.
Ask for a 4-week LangGraph plan with 1.5 hours daily, with tasks and checklists.
Have AI play senior HR and grill you 5 questions you might have missed.
Paste your draft, ask for 3 unclear spots, 3 examples to add, and a better opening.
Got a vague idea? Ask for 10 common solutions and the trade-offs.
| Platform | Difficulty | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Custom GPTs | β Easiest | Plus subscription | Personal knowledge Q&A |
| Claude Projects | β Easiest | Pro subscription | Long document research |
| Coze | Easy | Free tier sufficient | Bots published to IM |
| Dify | Easy | Cloud SaaS free | Knowledge base + workflows |
| Flowise | Medium | Fully OSS & free | Deep customization |
| n8n + AI nodes | Deeper | Self-hosted free | Complex business automation |
Visit chatgpt.com and log in. Requires ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo).
Click "Explore GPTs" on the left, then "Create" in the top right.
Type: "You are a learning assistant. I'll give you PDF notes; please answer questions based on them with original citations."
Upload PDFs or articles you want to query.
Click save. Select this GPT in the chat and ask any question about your material.
my-first-agentplatform.openai.com
New users get $5 free (~200+ calls)
platform.deepseek.com
Fast in China, very cheap
open.bigmodel.cn
Free tier, strong Chinese
# Your first AI Agent β copy and run, no need to understand
#
# How to use (4 steps):
# 1. Install deps: pip install openai
# 2. Set key: export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-key"
# 3. Run: python agent.py
# 4. Ask questions: type anything, press Enter
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(api_key=os.environ["OPENAI_API_KEY"])
SYSTEM_PROMPT = """You are a patient AI assistant.
- Ask for clarification when questions are unclear
- Keep answers concise
- Respond in English""".strip()
print("π Your first AI Agent is running!\nType 'quit' to exit\n")
while True:
question = input("You: ")
if question.lower() in ["quit", "exit"]:
print("π Bye!")
break
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o-mini", # cheap & capable
messages=[
{"role": "system", "content": SYSTEM_PROMPT},
{"role": "user", "content": question},
],
)
print(f"AI: {response.choices[0].message.content}\n")# Step 1: Install deps
pip install openai
# Step 2: Set key (Mac/Linux)
export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..."
# Windows PowerShell:
$env:OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..."
# Step 3: Run Agent
python agent.pyThis is the core of Agent Academy. Each project actually solves a real daily problem. Each provides 3 implementation paths.
Build via ChatGPT Custom GPT / Coze / Dify GUI. For those who don't want to touch code at all.
Drag-drop with Dify / Coze / Flowise. For more complex Agents without code.
50-100 lines of complete runnable Python. For deep understanding.
Aggregate RSS/news content, generate daily digest
Upload PDFs/notes, query with natural language
Input available time + tasks, get optimal schedule
Forward a message β AI generates reply drafts
Paste bullet points β structured report
Multi-angle analysis of article credibility
Convert notes to Anki-style flashcards
Input job description β mock interviews + resume tips
Path A: fastest but personal use only Β· Path B: publishable Β· Path C: most control
Turn a product manual into a Q&A assistant. Learn the full RAG chain: load β split β embed β retrieve β generate.
Input a topic β search β analyze β output report. Master state machines, interrupt, human-in-loop.
Input topic β 3 Agents collaborate (research, write, review) β article. Learn role-based collaboration.
User + engineer + reviewer dialogue solves coding problems. Microsoft-style dialogue-driven dev.
A bot that remembers your preferences, what you've said, past questions.
Input "research AI Agent industry" β auto-plan 5 steps β execute β output report.
Integrate LangFuse / LangSmith to see every tool call and token consumption.
Multi-Agent collaboration: search + price compare + review + final recommendation.
RAG + permission management, multi-source index, citation tracking.
Plan-and-Execute: literature retrieval + summary + draft.
Lead management, email analysis, CRM sync.
GitHub integration: issues, code, tests, PRs.
Personalized: diagnose gaps, custom problems, progress tracking.