This course provides a comprehensive overview of Google Cloud's agent platforms, including Vertex AI Agent Builder, Gemini Enterprise, Conversational Agents, and the Agent Development Kit. Learners will understand the unique capabilities of each offering, distinguish between the optimal solution for specific use cases, and gain foundational knowledge in creating search and chat applications.
Understand Google Cloud Agents
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Describe Agentic AI, differentiate it from traditional AI, and explain its benefits and enterprise-level considerations.
Identify and describe the essential components of an AI agent's architecture, including its memory systems and ability to use tools.
Understand the primary Google Cloud services and frameworks used for building, deploying, and managing Agentic AI solutions.
Deploy an agent on Google Cloud and identify key use cases.
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Recently updated!
November 2025
Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
There are 8 modules in this course
This opening module provides a course overview, reviews foundational technical concepts like LLMs, grounding, and RAG, and introduces the central use case that will be referenced in later modules.
What's included
2 plugins
This module explores the concept of AI agents. It also identifies the key Google Cloud platforms for building agents and their overall business impact.
What's included
1 assignment4 plugins
Describe the capabilities of Gemini Enterprise for enterprise employee productivity and distinguish between the different types of agents available within it.
What's included
1 video1 assignment1 app item4 plugins
Differentiate between deterministic, generative, and hybrid conversational agents and apply basic concepts of building conversational AI solutions using Dialogflow CX.
What's included
1 assignment1 app item3 plugins
Build and ground a basic AI agent using Vertex AI Agent Builder and integrate it into a web application.
What's included
1 assignment1 app item4 plugins
Use the Agent Development Kit (ADK) to build and orchestrate multi-agent solutions with fine-grained control and flexibility.
What's included
1 assignment1 app item3 plugins
Explain Google Cloud's enterprise-grade security features for AI agents and describe the processes for authentication, authorization, and deployment.
What's included
1 assignment4 plugins
This course summary outlines what you'll achieve by the end of the course.
What's included
1 plugin
Instructor
Offered by
Explore more from Software Development
Google Cloud
Status: Free Trial
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.
If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.
Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.
More questions
Financial aid available,