Google’s 5-Day AI Agents Intensive Course Returns with Kaggle—Registration Open Now

Google and Kaggle have reopened registration for their free 5-Day AI Agents Intensive Course, scheduled for June 15–19, 2026. The program is designed to teach developers, engineers, and AI enthusiasts how to build production-ready AI agents using natural language workflows and hands-on coding projects. According to the official announcement on Google’s The Keyword blog, the course will cover agent architectures, tool integration, memory systems, evaluation techniques, and the transition from prototype to deployment.

What the course offers

The curriculum is structured as a five-day sprint, blending theoretical deep dives with practical exercises. Each day focuses on a specific aspect of AI agent development:

• Days 1–2: Introduction to agent architectures and design principles for simple AI agents.
• Day 3: Exploration of tools, memory systems, and evaluation frameworks to create context-aware, adaptive agents.
• Day 4: Guidance on deploying AI agents in real-world environments, addressing challenges like scalability and reliability.
• Day 5: Capstone project, where participants build and refine their own AI agent or multi-agent system.

Participants will have access to live sessions streamed on YouTube and interactive discussions on Discord, led by Google’s AI researchers and Kaggle experts. The course also includes codelabs—guided coding exercises—to reinforce learning. Those who complete the capstone project may have their work featured on Google’s and Kaggle’s social media channels and could win prizes, though specific details about the prizes have not been disclosed.

Who should enroll

The course is open to learners at all levels, from beginners to experienced developers. Google and Kaggle emphasize that no prior expertise in AI agents is required, though familiarity with programming and machine learning concepts may be beneficial. The program is particularly aimed at those interested in building autonomous systems, AI-powered copilots, or decision-making tools for industries such as healthcare, finance, and customer service.

Registration is available on the Kaggle course page. The announcement notes that the course is free of charge, though it does not specify any limits on the number of participants.

Why AI agents matter now

AI agents—autonomous systems capable of performing tasks, making decisions, and interacting with users or other systems—have moved beyond research labs and into real-world applications. Companies across sectors are deploying AI agents for customer support, data analysis, workflow automation, and even complex decision-making. However, many developers struggle to move beyond basic prototypes to scalable, production-ready systems. This course aims to bridge that gap by providing a structured learning path from foundational concepts to deployment.

Google and Kaggle’s decision to offer this course reflects broader industry trends. Earlier iterations of their GenAI Intensive courses attracted over 280,000 learners, signaling strong demand for hands-on AI education. The shift toward AI agents as a focus area underscores their growing importance in the AI ecosystem, where natural language processing and autonomous decision-making are becoming central to software development.

How this course differs from previous offerings

This is the third iteration of Google and Kaggle’s AI-focused intensive courses. The first two editions, held in 2025, focused on generative AI broadly, with topics ranging from large language models to ethical considerations. The June 2026 course narrows the scope to AI agents, reflecting the technology’s maturation and its increasing relevance in enterprise and consumer applications.

The course also introduces the concept of “vibe coding,” a term used in the announcement to describe a workflow where developers use natural language prompts to guide the creation of AI systems. This approach lowers the barrier to entry for non-experts while allowing experienced developers to iterate quickly on complex projects. The hands-on capstone project is designed to help participants apply these techniques to real-world scenarios, such as building agents that can interact with APIs, manage workflows, or analyze data autonomously.

What’s next

Registration for the June 15–19, 2026, session is now open. Interested participants can sign up on the Kaggle course page. While the course is free, Google and Kaggle have not provided details on whether future iterations will be offered or if additional resources, such as recorded sessions or supplementary materials, will be made available after the live program concludes.

For developers and organizations looking to stay ahead in AI, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from Google’s AI researchers and Kaggle’s community of data scientists. As AI agents become more integrated into products and services, skills in building and deploying these systems are likely to be in high demand across industries.