Building Your First Custom AI Agent — Jason Michael Perry

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Jason Michael Perry

Building Your First Custom AI Agent

Overview

Imagine having an AI assistant that works the way you do—automating tasks, answering questions, or even brainstorming ideas. In this session, you’ll learn how to build your first custom AI agent using ChatGPT as a foundation.

This workshop will guide you step-by-step, breaking down the process into simple, actionable steps. No technical background? No problem. By the end, you’ll have your own functional AI agent and the knowledge to refine it further for your business or personal projects.

Presented in Partnership with Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO)

This workshop is part of the SUNO AI Speaker Series, created to provide accessible, hands-on education about artificial intelligence. Learn how to go beyond AI tools and create a customized AI agent tailored to your specific needs.

Duration: 75 minutes
Format: Virtual
Level: Beginner-intermediate

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  1. A masterclass by Jason Perry on customization of ChatGPT. The forward-thinking strategies discussed have opened new avenues for me to explore.

    Nitisha

  2. It was the perfect beginners look at AI.

    AOPA

  3. It was great insight into the use of AI from a different perspective than simply ask and answer a question.

    Adi

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand what an AI agent is and its practical applications.
  • Learn how to customize an AI agent for specific tasks and workflows.
  • Use ChatGPT to create an AI that can write, organize, and analyze information.
  • Explore examples for business automation, customer service, and personal productivity.
  • Address ethical considerations when building and deploying AI tools.

Who Should Attend

  • Business professionals seeking to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
  • Non-technical audiences curious about creating functional AI tools without coding.
  • Entrepreneurs and startups looking to integrate AI into their workflows.
  • Educators and creatives eager to explore AI applications for teaching or projects.

No programming experience is required—just a desire to create!

Workshop Agenda

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Overview of the workshop’s goals.
  • Examples of AI agents in action: Business automation, productivity tools, and more.

2. Understanding AI Agents (10 minutes)

  • What is an AI agent?
    • Key features: Automation, task execution, and interaction.
    • The difference between general AI tools and customized agents.

3. Step-by-Step Guide to Building an AI Agent (25 minutes)

  • Setting up your agent: Using ChatGPT to create a base.
  • Defining agent roles and tasks:
    • Examples: Email summarization, FAQ handling, brainstorming assistance.
  • Teaching your agent: How to provide context and refine behavior.
  • Testing your agent’s functionality.

4. Practical Applications of AI Agents (10 minutes)

  • Use cases for businesses, educators, and creatives.
  • How AI agents can simplify workflows and boost efficiency.

5. Ethical and Responsible Deployment (5 minutes)

  • Ensuring accuracy and reducing biases.
  • Safeguarding data privacy.

6. Q&A and Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

  • Interactive troubleshooting and idea exchange.
  • Preview of Workshop 3: Exploring Agentic Conversational AI.

Included with Registration

  • Video Recording Access: Lifetime access to the workshop recording. (Available for purchase separately after the event.)
  • Certificate of Completion: A digital certificate that can be proudly added to your LinkedIn profile.

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If you have questions or would like to schedule a private class, reach out and contact us.

Upcoming Workshops


If you have questions or would like to schedule a private class, reach out and contact us.