Learn AI agents from zero
Learn AI Agents From Zero, By Actually Building Them
Most people try to learn AI agents by watching videos and reading threads, then build nothing and forget it by Friday. Sidegent flips that: you build a real, working agent in your browser from your very first lesson, and we grade it instantly so you know you got it.
No setup. No credit card. Build your first agent free.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain what an AI agent actually is, and how it's different from a chatbot
- Write a real system prompt that changes how an agent behaves
- Give an agent tools and web search so it can act, not just talk
- Ground an agent in your own docs with RAG so it stops making things up
- Ship a working agent you can embed on a real website
Your path from zero
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1. Build your first agent (free)
Your First Agent Lab: rewrite a weak prompt, test it in chat, and hit Check my work. About 30 seconds to your first win, no card needed.
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2. Understand how agents work
AI Agent Fundamentals maps the whole thing: chatbot vs workflow vs agent, prompts, tools, and memory, before you go deeper.
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3. Build for real
Hands-on labs where you prompt, tune, add tools, and ground agents in real data, each one auto-graded so you're never guessing.
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4. Ship something
Finish with a real agent you can put in front of people, like a support agent or a WhatsApp assistant for your business.
Common questions
Do I need to know how to code?
No. The beginner path starts with plain-English prompting and explains every concept from scratch. There are coding courses too when you want them, but you don't start there.
Is it really free to start?
Yes. Your first lab and a free starter module cost nothing and need no credit card. You build a real agent before deciding whether to subscribe.
How is this different from a YouTube tutorial?
You don't watch, you build. Every lesson forks a real working agent for you to configure and chat with, then grades your work automatically so you know if you actually got it.
What will I have built by the end?
Real, working agents: a support agent grounded in your docs, a WhatsApp assistant, a research agent, and more, depending on the path you take.
Start learning AI agents the right way
Build a real agent in your browser in your first session. Free, no setup, no credit card.