From Business Problem to Deployed AI Agent
Build practical skills for the agentic era.
Start with one business problem. Build toward a useful agent, a documented business case, and hands-on experience with production deployment practices.
Learn to understand a customer’s workflow, connect tools, test difficult cases, and prepare a system someone else can operate.
Six themes. One practical journey.
| Month | Theme | What you work toward |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Put AI to Work in Your Business | A business brief, workflow map, and agent blueprint. |
| November 2026 | Ground Your Assistant in Business Information | A small knowledge base, source-backed answers, and a plan for handling missing information. |
| December 2026 | Connect Tools and Human Approval | A tool specification, approval boundary, and action log. |
| January 2027 | Make Your AI Agent Reliable | Test cases, a failure checklist, and a readiness decision. |
| February 2027 | Take Your AI Agent Into a Real Workflow | An integration plan, controlled pilot approach, and operating guide. |
| March 2027 | Show What Your AI Agent Delivers | A demonstration, business-value assessment, and project case study. |
November and December offer optional self-paced learning and challenges. No live IEEE events are scheduled for those months. January–March live sessions are proposed; dates and enrollment terms will be announced separately.
October admission covers the October workshop. Full-pathway access and pricing will be announced separately.
Alongside the themes: access to a library of more than 1,200 projects, each with its own details page, and ongoing video tutorials. Browse the project library.
Short FAQ
Do I need to code?
The October discovery and design exercises are accessible without coding. Later integration and deployment work requires technical participation or collaboration. Prerequisites will be stated for each session.
Will I leave October with a production-ready agent?
October focuses on a useful blueprint and a testable plan. The wider pathway works toward implementation, evaluation, and a controlled pilot. Readiness for real business use depends on the individual system and its validation.
Do I need to attend every month?
October is a standalone starting point. Later session prerequisites and access arrangements will be announced separately. November and December activities are optional and self-paced.
Is networking free?
Each scheduled live event includes a free 60-minute networking hour for members and non-members, subject to capacity and registration arrangements. Paid workshop admission is separate.
Where is the October workshop?
At Lecaudia, October 25, 4–6 PM, with a free networking hour from 6 to 7 PM. The workshop is not a UC San Diego event, and university sponsorship has not been announced.
Are certificates available?
IEEE-branded certificates are subject to chapter approval. No university credit or professional qualification is currently offered.
Are AI cost savings guaranteed?
No. Learn to measure cost per successful task and reduce unnecessary spending while maintaining quality. Results depend on the workflow, model, tools, and evaluation criteria.