spring ai

AI Agents & Tools Foundations

Teach your AI to use tools and perform actions in Java.

Expected Outcome

Ability to implement Function Calling and autonomous agents for automation today.

Target Audience

Developers wanting to move from passive chats to autonomous agents in their Java stack.

Prerequisites

Experience with Spring AI equivalent to 'Spring AI Jumpstart: Essentials' is required.

Curriculum & Highlights

→ Function Calling Design

→ Java Tool Definition

→ Agent Reasoning

→ Multi-step Workflows

→ Agent Error Handling

Detailed Description

A standard chat AI is passive, but agents can actively interact with their surrounding systems. Moving from just answering questions to performing tasks requires a robust architecture for Function Calling (Tool Calling) where the AI can make decisions and act on its own in the application today. This workshop teaches the foundations of autonomous agents in Spring AI through Active Learning. I demonstrate how to expose existing Java code as tools, handle multi-step reasoning, and build agents that can fetch real-time data or act in external systems with precision. We also explore the security and logical challenges in agent-based automation to ensure reliable results. You gain the knowledge to build agents that don't just talk, but actually deliver results by orchestrating tools and processes in a smart way here today in this course.

Format Workshop

Duration 1 day

Level Professional

Instructor Andreas Olsson

Price per group $2,900

Standard price per group (up to 12 participants) for remote delivery. Additional costs apply for onsite delivery.

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Tech Stack

AI Agents Function Calling Tools Spring AI Automation

Your Instructor

Andreas Olsson

Expertise through Active Learning

Java and the Spring Framework have been my core focus for over 20 years. Today, my mission is primarily to help organizations step into the future by integrating intelligent agents and AI-driven features into modern Java systems.

Actlea stands for Active Learning – the philosophy that programming is best learned by writing code, not by watching slides. My workshops focus on intensive, hands-on exercises designed to solve real-world problems.

I deliver proven training concepts globally across all timezones. While I specialize in remote delivery, I love to travel for onsite workshops. My modules are ready for immediate impact but can be tailored to your team's specific requirements.

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"Andreas is a very good teacher who has all the expertise and methodology to teach java to a beginner. The course content is solid, up-to-date and the program structure is easy to follow. Learning by doing is the hallmark of the course. I became a true admirer of the Java expertise of Andreas during our final project where he magically comes and solves our problems."

"Andreas plans his lessons with a very good balance between theory and practice. Always good and interesting exercises. Andreas is calm, matter-of-fact and always happy. Has a positive aura that is contagious."

"An engaging and humorous presenter with a great deal of knowledge about the subject. Rated 5 out of 5."

"Andreas is a very knowledgeable and committed trainer. You can tell that this is an area he really enjoys as he eagerly dives into discussions about every detail that we have questions about. He has a positive energy that is contagious and he makes you look forward to the next lesson."

"Andreas Olsson is a very good teacher! Rated 5 out of 5."

"Andreas is a very positive and easy-going individual, but above all a fantastic educator. His teaching method and structure is adapted for everyone from beginners to experienced participants. Quick to provide personal assistance, called up on video chat and took his time. I appreciated all the Java days, I am so satisfied and grateful with the foundation I got with me. Strongly recommend. Rating 5 out of 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

"I had the honor of having Andreas as a teacher during a 12 week Java program for Brights. During these weeks we learned the basics of Java but also more advanced Java. Would really recommend Andreas for the great competence he possesses but also for his patience. He always answered the questions that we students had and was very patient when required. Andreas always has a smile on his face and he is passionate about teaching, which you can clearly see. I always felt safe talking to Andreas when I needed help and he was always there to support. He is simply one of the best teachers I have ever had!"

"Andreas is a knowledgeable and pragmatic teacher who with a good mood shares knowledge that feels relevant to working life with a high level of competence."

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