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Automation to AI Agents: Foundation

Make Academy · on Make

FreebeginnerSelf-pacedCertificate

Make's official learning path from AI fundamentals and LLMs to using AI inside Make scenarios and building AI agents in Make, ending in an assessment for a shareable badge (an Advanced path follows for agent builders). It suits operations and marketing people new to Make who want to understand when to use plain automation versus an AI agent.

Who it's for

Business owners, operators and non-technical professionals. This is a beginner-level course in AI Automation & No-Code, running about 6 courses + 1 assessment, ~2-3.5 hours.

Cost at a glance

Free. Make Academy is free and works with a free Make account; completing the path earns the AI Automation Explorer badge. Price seen 2026-11-01.

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