From Prompts to Agents: An Introduction to Agentic AI
Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 18, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Nov. 18, 2026, 1-4 p.m.
Location
Lincoln Land Community College, Medical District
130 West Mason
Room 111
Springfield, IL 62702
Fees/Admission
Registration Fee: $129
Contact Information
Dr. Diana Heeb Bivona
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Description
This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for individuals who already use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude and want to take their knowledge further. Participants will learn what agentic AI is, how AI agents differ from standard prompt-based tools, and how agents use goals, tools, memory and decision-making to complete multistep tasks. Through practical examples and guided activities, participants will explore how agentic systems work, where they can add value in workplace settings and how to begin thinking through the design of a simple AI agent. No coding or technical background is required.
Participants will learn to distinguish prompt-based AI from agentic AI, explain the core components of an AI agent, identify tasks that may be suited for agent workflows, think through the structure of a simple agent for a workplace task, and recognize risks, limitations and the role of human oversight.
Register online: https://www.enrole.com/llcc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=2026E1-PDV-1354-001&courseId=PDV-1354&categoryId=EF709370
Printed courtesy of www.gscc.org/ – Contact the The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for more information.
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