Agentic AI Bootcamp for College Faculty

A hands‑on Agentic AI bootcamp for college faculty of technical or tech adjacent programs across the Midwest. Technical background required.

Step into the future with the Agentic AI Bootcamp!

Tailored for college faculty in technical and tech-adjacent programs, this immersive, in-person bootcamp introduces the transformative capabilities of agentic artificial intelligence. Participants will discover how agent-based AI systems (autonomous digital agents that can plan, act, and collaborate) are reshaping technology, industry, and education. The bootcamp offers practical, hands-on sessions designed to demystify agentic AI and provide actionable strategies for integrating these tools into teaching, learning, and curriculum development.

Through guided activities and real-world scenarios, attendees will gain a clear understanding of agentic AI concepts and explore industry leading platforms and frameworks in an accessible and instructional context. The emphasis will be on meaningful classroom applications, equipping faculty with the skills and confidence to leverage agentic AI for student engagement, project-based learning, and innovation in their disciplines.

This Agentic AI Bootcamp is designed specifically for college faculty across the Midwest who want to understand and use AI in their teaching. Technical background required.

Why Attend

• Learn what agentic AI is (and isn’t), and how it differs from traditional generative AI, in clear, practical language
• Explore agent-based AI platforms and tools relevant to technical and tech-adjacent fields
• Discover strategies to incorporate agentic AI into assignments, labs, and curriculum across STEM and related disciplines
• Build confidence using agentic AI responsibly and ethically with students
• Connect and collaborate with fellow faculty seeking to advance AI integration in technical education

Who This Is For

• College and university faculty across tech disciplines
• Educators seeking to stay ahead of technological advancements
• Faculty interested in enhancing student engagement, fostering innovation, and integrating cutting-edge tools

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this bootcamp, participants will be able to:

• Develop a foundational understanding of agentic AI concepts and how they differ from traditional generative AI.
• Gain hands-on experience with agent-based AI platforms and tools relevant to technical education.
• Identify effective strategies to incorporate agentic AI into classroom assignments, labs, and curricula.
• Build confidence in using agentic AI responsibly and ethically to support student learning.
• Establish connections with peers to share ideas and advance AI integration within educational programs.

The Midwest AI/Machine Learning Initiative Powered by AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, enabling customers to build almost anything they can imagine. AWS offers the greatest choice of innovative cloud and AI capabilities and expertise, on the most extensive global infrastructure, with industry-leading security, reliability, and performance.

City Colleges of Chicago is a gateway to higher education for many Chicagoans, especially residents from underserved communities. With our new and refreshed tech programs, designed with industry partners to meet tech sector needs, City Colleges is well positioned to reduce the tech education gap and help diversify the field. Our partners in this work include leading technology experts from the field, faculty with deep tech experience, and a dedicated team of staff at City Colleges.

City Colleges of Chicago serves as a regional lead institution for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Machine Learning University and has established the Midwest AI/Machine Learning Initiative Powered by AWS. Read more: City Colleges of Chicago Establishes the Midwest AI/Machine Learning Initiative Powered by AWS - CCC

DEADLINE TO REGISTER - August 1, 2026

Visit the Center of Excellence in Tech at the City Colleges of Chicago for more information about us being your 'Education Partner for Tech'

Contact us at tech@ccc.edu for more information