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Building and Managing AI Agents

We go behind the buzzwords and get hands-on, building automations with hosted OpenClaw and Hermes Agent environments. You will learn what is possible with this powerful tool, and build some basic automations to get you started.

Duration
6 hours
Tuition
$495
Format
Live and In-Person
Next Date
Jul 30, 2026

Course Agenda

Stop Prompting. Start Automating.

You already know how to chat with AI—but typing prompts all day isn’t scaling your business; it’s just giving you another manual task. This high-impact, 6-hour live-and-in-person session is built specifically for business pros who want to move past the "glorified chatbot" phase and deploy real, working automations.

We bypass the dense coding lectures and abstract theories to focus entirely on immediate execution.

Through five fast-paced, hands-on "Teachlets," you will physically build and deploy five universal business workflows—from intelligent inbox triage to automated lead booking—allowing you to clock immediate operational wins before the day is over. Walk away with a personal playbook of active scripts designed to buy you back 5 to 10 hours every single week.

Course Modules

OpenClaw: Power and Possibilities

Introduction

High-level overview of OpenClaw: History, core features (agentic automation, model-agnostic, privacy-focused) What’s possible: On-demand tasks (e.g., email management), proactive automations (e.g., price monitoring), integrations via skills Demo: Simple chat-based interaction showing real-world actions Discussion: Ethical considerations and "agentic" mindset shift Hands-On Assignment: Install a basic Telegram bot on personal device (not hosted yet) and send a test command to OpenClaw demo instance; note one "wow" possibility observed (15 min)

Hosted Server Fundamentals and OpenClaw Deployment

Configure Your OpenClaw

  • Why hosted vs. local: 24/7 availability, remote access, scalability
  • Choosing a host: VPS options (DigitalOcean, Linode, AWS Lightsail), sizing recommendations (e.g., 2GB RAM min)
  • Step-by-step deployment: SSH setup, Docker installation, pulling OpenClaw image, basic env config (API keys)
  • Common pitfalls: Port exposure, firewall basics
  • **Hands-On Assignment**: Provision a simple VPS (using pre-provided credits), deploy OpenClaw via Docker Compose, and verify it's running via a health check command (15 min)

Skills You Will Gain

We use popular use cases to give you the skills to apply to your own projects

  • **Inbox Frontline Triage:** Automate your inbox to read, tag, and draft instant, contextual replies to incoming client emails.
  • **Zero-Typing Data Extraction:** Force AI to rip structured data from messy PDFs, invoices, and work orders with zero manual data entry.
  • **Autonomous Appointment Settings:** Build a prompt-driven loop that checks calendar conflicts and drafts personalized booking invites.
  • **The 10x Content Multiplier:** Convert a raw 2-minute service voice memo into a week of polished local marketing assets.
  • **The "Smoke Detector" Routine:** Deploy automated sentiment triggers that instantly flag angry clients or VIP leads for immediate human review.

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone interested in learning about AI Automation • Those responsible for guiding AI implementation at their org • Small Business Owners looking for productivity gains • Jobseekers Looking to add AI Skills to their Portfolio

What's Included

  • **The Plug-and-Play Automation Playbook:** A complete digital toolkit pre-loaded with the exact workflow templates, web-hook scripts, and system prompts built during class.
  • **Universal API Cheat Sheets:** Step-by-step connection guides for seamlessly linking hosted environments to standard business workspaces.
  • **One Year "Audit Privilege":** Complete peace of mind. Because AI tools move so fast, your enrollment includes a full year of retakes, plus access to updated course materials and framework refreshes as technology evolves.

Prerequisites

• Intermediate-Advanced Knowledge of AI Tools

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 Oak Brook, IL Area Starts 10:00 AM - Ends 5:00 PM

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know how to code to use these automations?

No. This course focuses on utilizing hosted environments, modern workflow interfaces, and structured system prompting. If you can copy, paste, and follow logical business rules (e.g., "If a client is angry, alert the manager"), you can deploy every single automation we cover.

How is this different from a standard AI prompting class?

Prompting requires you to manually sit down, type a message, and wait for an answer every single time. Automation connects the AI directly to your operational tools (like your email or calendar) so it performs those tasks quietly in the background without you ever touching a keyboard.

What tools or accounts will I need before the class starts?

You will receive a brief checklist 48 hours before the live session outlining the standard, easily accessible workspace accounts required to participate in the hands-on building exercises.

What happens if the AI tools change next month?

That is exactly why your registration includes our **Continuity Pass**. You get a full year of access to all updated course materials, revised templates, and framework adjustments so your business automations stay current as the tech evolves.