About This Course

The Agentic Large Language Models course is offered by the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) at Leiden University.

Course Description

In this course, students will explore how Large Language Models can be transformed into autonomous agents capable of reasoning, planning, and executing complex tasks. We cover both theoretical foundations and practical implementations of agentic AI systems.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the architecture and capabilities of modern Large Language Models
  2. Design and implement autonomous AI agents using LLMs
  3. Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques for complex tasks
  4. Integrate LLMs with external tools and knowledge bases
  5. Build and coordinate multi-agent systems
  6. Evaluate and ensure the safety of agentic AI systems

Course Structure

  • Lectures: Weekly sessions covering theoretical concepts and case studies
  • Practical Labs: Hands-on coding exercises and experiments
  • Project Work: Build your own agentic LLM application
  • Discussions: Explore ethical implications and real-world applications

Instructor

This course is taught by faculty and researchers at LIACS who specialize in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and autonomous systems.

Contact

For questions about the course, please visit the LIACS website or contact us through the official university channels.