Agentic AI - Foundations of Agentic AI Workflows

Foundations of Agentic AI Workflows

Agentic AI Workshop Series

Discover the basics of AI-driven systems to transform decision-making processes.

WHY ATTEND THIS COURSE?

In today’s fast-paced environment, understanding how to harness AI-driven workflows is essential. This introductory workshop equips you with the core concepts and practical tools to implement agentic systems that streamline and enhance decision-making. Perfect for operators and early-career professionals, this course offers a solid foundation in building and understanding AI agents.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Understand the core principles and components of agentic AI systems.
Identify common tools and platforms used in developing AI workflows.
Explore real-world applications and operational scenarios.
Gain hands-on experience by building basic AI agentic workflows.
Develop an operational mindset for integrating AI into decision-making processes.

FACULTY

Metaskills Institute is a premier Digital Science Institute in Asia that is made up of the most respected and passionate practitioners and leaders, many who are Ph.Ds, in the field of digital science and transformation. Our passion is to support individuals towards Digital Skills Mastery in high job demand areas such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Web Technologies, amongst others.

With over 8 years of practical experience working on bespoke implementations of data driven strategies that delivers complex prediction and decision-making capabilities to thousands of clients and organizations, our faculty and consultants, together with the organizations that we develop solutions for, have developed training programmes and certification standards that are high and relevant for existing and future industries.

Our faculty has collectively trained more than 10,000 professionals and teach Data Science at renowned Universities at Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral Levels and deliver corporate training for hundreds of organizations, government and private corporations.

All our trainers are carefully selected and are known to be the best teachers who are patient and experienced in simplifying difficult concepts for learners to grasp easily. We are therefore confident that every certified individual will be well equipped to either advance their careers in their existing jobs or find a new opportunities in Digital Jobs at top organizations. In fact, placement opportunities and scholarships will also be available through our sponsoring organisations for selected candidates at a later stage of certification.

DR JACK HONG

Expertise: Data Science | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Business Intelligence | Leadership

Co-founder of Research Room, an A.I. consulting and development outfit that delivers decision-making capabilities for complex use-cases, Dr. Hong specializes in developing prediction and decision engines with the use of alternative data. Some of his notable works include omni-channel content personalization systems, manpower resource optimization using deep reinforcement learning, real estate valuation engines, and highly personalized portfolio strategies using applied artificial intelligence (AI). He is also AI Technology Consultant at Certis Group, Data Science Advisor at Vertex Holdings, advising on Human Conversational AI, Predictive Resource Allocation, Super-Intelligence in Natural Language Capabilities in Finance. He is also CEO of Integrum Global. Adjunct faculty with the Singapore Management University (SMU), and has been actively teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes since 2015. He is also the lead faculty for the highly acclaimed “Leading Digital Transformation” course for MBA students.

DR KE JINGHAO

Expertise: Data Analytics | Data Science | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Business Intelligence

Dr. Ke is the co-founder of Research Room, a highly trained team of Data Scientists and Analysts with domain expertise in economics, finance, strategy, and business management. He has provided management consulting for and managed teams to help thousands of individuals, SMEs, MNCs and various Singapore Government agencies deliver bespoke implementations of data-driven turn-key technology solutions in areas of complex prediction, decision making, machine learning, deep learning, amongst others. Dr. Ke is also co-founder of JCube Institute and a full-stack programmer well versed in various analytics stacks such as Python, R, SAS, Power BI, Microsoft Analytics and Stata. On top of his work, he is adjunct faculty with the Singapore Management University in his spare time and teaches at Professional, Masters and Undergraduate levels.

DR JONATHAN KHOO

Expertise: Data Science | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Business Intelligence

Dr Jonathan Khoo is a full-stack app developer who has successfully delivered many projects on bespoke implementations of data driven strategies that deliver complex prediction and decision-making capabilities to many large organizations. Dr Khoo has published papers in Genetic Programming and a working paper in Energy Prediction. He obtained his Ph.D. at SMU where his dissertation thesis investigates corporate finance through the lens of social network graph analytics, where he found a statistically significant “ownership centrality” effect in firm performance. Prior to that, he completed his Masters in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), a year after he received degrees with Highest Honors in Economics and Summa Cum Laude in Electrical Engineering. He is an alumnus of Raffles Institution and Hwa Chong Institution. Dr. Ke is also co-founder of JCube Institute and a full-stack programmer well versed in various analytics stacks such as Python, R, SAS, Power BI, Microsoft Analytics and Stata. On top of his work, he is adjunct faculty with the Singapore Management University in his spare time and teaches at Professional, Masters and Undergraduate levels.

COURSE DESIGN & STRUCTURE

This two-day workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to agentic AI workflows. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of AI agents, explore common tools used to build these systems, and engage in hands-on exercises that simulate real-world applications. The course emphasizes practical application, ensuring that learners can quickly adapt these skills to their operational challenges.

Day 1

Welcome & Course Overview: Introduction to agentic AI and its importance in modern decision-making.
Fundamentals of AI Agentic Systems: Key concepts, definitions, and system architecture.
Overview of Tools & Platforms: Demonstrations of industry-standard tools and their functionalities.
Case Studies: Real-world examples illustrating the impact of AI workflows.

Day 2

Interactive Lab: Guided session on setting up a basic AI agentic workflow.
Scenario-Based Exercises: Group activities simulating operational decision-making challenges.
Peer Review & Presentations: Participants showcase their projects and receive constructive feedback.
Wrap-Up & Q&A: Review key lessons and address participant queries.

Course Schedule

Next Run Date

Day 1 – 18 September 2025 (Thursday)

Day 2 – 19 September 2025 (Friday)

COURSE FEES

Self-Sponsored Individuals:

S$1,800 for 2-day workshop

Corporate Rates

Less than 8 pax – S$11,000 for 2-day workshop

8 to 15 pax – S$12,000 for 2-day workshop

Note: Our course fees are exempt from GST.

COURSE POLICIES

Cancellation by Client

1.1. Notification:

All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to admissions@metaskills.sg.

1.2. Refunds:

– Up to 30 days before the class start date: Full refund minus a processing fee of SGD 900 per class.
– 30 days or less before the class start date: No refund.

1.3. Substitutions:

The client may substitute participants up to 3 days before the class start date without any additional fees.

Cancellation by Metaskills Institute

2.1. Metaskills Institute reserves the right to cancel the class. In such cases, clients will be notified at least 10 days before the class start date.

2.2. Refunds: In the event of cancellation by Metaskills Institute, clients will receive a full refund of the class fees.

Force Majeure

In the event of circumstances beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, government restrictions), Metaskills Institute reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the class. Clients will be offered the option to attend on the new date or receive a full refund.

Rescheduling

4.1. Client-Initiated Rescheduling: Requests to transfer reschedule the class date must be made at least 14 days before the original class start date. Transfers are subject to availability and a rescheduling fee of SGD 600 per class may be levied.

4.2. Metaskills Institute-Initiated Rescheduling: If Metaskills Institute reschedules the class, clients will be offered the option to transfer to the new date or receive a full refund.

Attendance Requirements

5.1. Participation: Participants are expected to attend up to 75% of scheduled sessions of the training class to receive any certificates of completion associated with the course.

5.2. Punctuality: Participants should arrive on time for each session. Late arrivals may be allowed at the discretion of the instructor but may result in missing critical content.

5.3. Absenteeism:

– Notification of Absence: If a participant is unable to attend a session, the client must inform Metaskills Institute as soon as possible. Do note that participants are expected to attend up to 75% of scheduled sessions of the training class to receive any certificates of completion.