Build Your First AI Agent
Go from prompts to working AI workflows.
Learn how to build useful AI assistants with APIs, tools, memory, workflows, and simple full-stack patterns.
Prerequisite: You should be comfortable with basic prompting and willing to work through technical concepts. You do not need to be an expert developer, but this is more advanced than AI Automation Operator.
Course preview
Structured lessons you can work through on your schedule.
Each module includes written walkthroughs, exercises, and templates. No live sessions required: start, pause, and finish when it fits your week.
What you’ll build
Who it’s for
- People comfortable with basic prompting
- Developers wanting to ship real agents
- Operators who want to go beyond chat
Curriculum
The mental model shift from chatting to building reliable agents.
How agents use external tools and retain context.
OpenAI, Anthropic, local models + function calling.
n8n, Make, custom runners, and simple state machines.
Next.js frontends, Supabase/Postgres backends, auth.
Testing, monitoring, and making agents production-ready.
Deploy a real agent that delivers ongoing value.
- → Deploy at least one useful agent into production
- → Understand the full agent stack end-to-end
- → Be able to iterate and improve agents over time
Joseph "Dre" Defendre is the founder of Valor AI and Defendre Capital, an MSAI student, former SpaceX Starship technician, and Army veteran. The courses come from shipped products and real operating experience, not prompt theory.
Read the full story →Connect with other operators, get help between lessons, and share what you build.
From useful prompts to a real agent workflow.
One-off chats that cannot use tools, remember state, or verify their own work.
A working agent workflow with tool calls, memory, logs, evaluation checks, and a small production UI.
Ready to build?
$147
One-time payment. Instant access to all modules and materials.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a developer?
You should be comfortable with basic prompting and willing to work through technical concepts. You do not need to be an expert developer, but this is more advanced than AI Automation Operator.
Is this live or self-paced?
Self-paced with clear milestones. Move at your speed; most students finish a module per week.
How do I access materials after purchase?
You get an email with a secure access link. Use the same email on /dashboard to open your course anytime.
Is there community support?
Yes. Enrolled students get access to the Operator community for questions, wins, and accountability.
What is the refund policy?
30-day satisfaction guarantee. Email support if the course is not a fit and we will make it right.