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General Assembly and CrewAI Launch AI Agent-Building Workshop Series


General Assembly and CrewAI Launch AI Agent-Building Workshop Series
  • by: Business Wire
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  • July 16, 2025

General Assembly, a leader in talent upskilling, has partnered with CrewAI, a prominent multi-agent AI platform, to introduce a workshop series focused on building and deploying AI agents. This initiative addresses the growing need for practical AI skills, offering accessible training for both technical and nontechnical professionals to drive enterprise innovation.

Quick Intel

  • General Assembly and CrewAI collaborate on AI agent-building workshops.
  • Free one-hour webinar introduces AI agent applications, no coding needed.
  • Three-hour hands-on workshop teaches building and deploying AI agents.
  • Tailored tracks for technical (Python-based) and nontechnical learners.
  • CrewAI powers 60% of U.S. Fortune 500, used in 150+ countries.
  • Part of General Assembly’s AI Academy to bridge AI skills gap.

Addressing the AI Skills Gap

The partnership between General Assembly and CrewAI responds to the increasing demand for practical AI implementation skills in enterprises. With 60% of U.S. Fortune 500 companies utilizing CrewAI’s platform across 150+ countries, it serves as a robust foundation for learning AI agent development. “Every business wants to use AI agents, but many lack the practical skills to implement agentic solutions effectively,” said Daniele Grassi, CEO of General Assembly. The workshop series combines General Assembly’s practitioner-led training with CrewAI’s advanced platform to deliver hands-on, actionable skills beyond theoretical knowledge.

Two-Part Workshop Structure

The workshop series comprises two components designed for diverse skill levels. The Introduction to Agentic AI with CrewAI is a free, one-hour webinar that demonstrates how AI agents solve real business problems without requiring coding expertise. It provides frameworks to assess organizational AI readiness, making it ideal for professionals exploring AI’s potential. The Build Your First AI Agent workshop is a three-hour, hands-on session where participants design and deploy AI agent teams using real-world business scenarios. With tailored tracks for technical (Python-based) and nontechnical learners, the workshop ensures all participants gain practical skills to implement AI solutions.

Empowering Enterprise Transformation

CrewAI’s platform, known for its scalability and ease of use, enables the creation of multi-agent systems that automate complex workflows. “We’re excited to partner with General Assembly to bring hands-on agentic AI education to the next generation of builders,” said João Moura, CEO of CrewAI. The workshops empower learners to design, deploy, and scale AI workflows, fostering confidence in applying AI to organizational challenges. As part of General Assembly’s AI Academy, this series addresses the widening AI skills gap, equipping professionals to drive enterprise transformation through innovative AI solutions.

This collaboration positions General Assembly and CrewAI as leaders in AI education, providing practical training that enables professionals to harness multi-agent AI systems. By offering accessible and scalable learning opportunities, the workshop series empowers enterprises to integrate AI effectively, enhancing productivity and innovation across industries.

 

About General Assembly

General Assembly (GA) is the leading talent and upskilling community that helps individuals and businesses acquire the real skills required to succeed in an increasingly complex technological era. Founded in 2011 to make tech-centric jobs accessible to anyone and meet the demand of fast-growing tech companies, GA evolved into a center of excellence in training people from all backgrounds to upgrade their practical knowledge of tech skills now required in every company and in any role. With a global presence, hands-on instruction, and a passionate alumni community, GA gives learners 360-degree support as they take the next step in their career journey. As part of the Adecco Group and partner of premier talent solutions provider LHH, GA matches the right talent to business needs. All day, every day: GA puts real skills to work.

About CrewAI

CrewAI is the leading multi-agent enterprise platform, powering systems across 60% of the U.S. Fortune 500 and used by developers in 150+ countries. The platform enables organizations to deploy sophisticated, collaborative groups of AI agents to automate real-world business workflows. CrewAI offers the infrastructure that teams need to run autonomous systems in production with a complete list of features required by enterprises that include low-code tools, user management, governance and security. CrewAI integrates with all major LLMs, hyperscalers (AWS, Azure & Google Cloud), and 1,000+ enterprise applications.

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