Hermes Agent Fundamentals Training Course
Hermes Agent is an open-source, self-improving AI agent developed by Nous Research. Unlike coding copilots tethered to an IDE, Hermes Agent lives on your infrastructure, remembers what it learns across sessions, and autonomously creates skills to handle increasingly complex tasks.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at developers and DevOps professionals who wish to use Hermes Agent to automate development tasks, manage infrastructure, and build persistent AI workflows.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Install and configure Hermes Agent on local or remote infrastructure.
- Interact with the agent via CLI, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and WhatsApp.
- Use 40+ built-in tools for web search, file operations, terminal commands, vision, and image generation.
- Deploy Hermes Agent on Docker, SSH, or serverless backends like Daytona and Modal.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Hermes Agent
- What is Hermes Agent and how it differs from IDE copilots
- The self-improving agent concept and closed learning loop
- Architecture overview: backends, platforms, and tools
Installation and Setup
- Installing Hermes Agent locally
- Deploying on Docker containers
- Remote deployment via SSH, Daytona, Singularity, and Modal
- Configuring API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, and Nous Portal
Interacting with the Agent
- CLI interface and basic commands
- Telegram bot setup and usage
- Discord and Slack integration
- WhatsApp connectivity
Built-in Tools
- Web search and content extraction
- File operations: read, write, edit, and search
- Terminal command execution and bash scripting
- Image generation and vision analysis
- Text-to-speech capabilities
Persistent Memory
- Cross-session memory with FTS5 recall
- LLM summarization for long-term context
- Memory search and retrieval
The Skills System
- What are skills and how they are created
- Skill persistence across sessions
- Community skills and agentskills.io
MCP Integration
- Connecting to MCP servers
- Extending tool capabilities programmatically
Scheduled Automations
- Built-in cron scheduler
- Setting up recurring tasks and reports
- Cross-platform delivery of automation results
Developer Automation Use Cases
- Running terminal commands autonomously
- Spawning isolated subagents
- Parallel workstreams and batch processing
Security and Best Practices
- Approval modes for commands and edits
- Data privacy on self-hosted infrastructure
- Environment isolation
Production Deployment
- Running on a $5 VPS
- Serverless deployment patterns
- Monitoring agent health and logs
Troubleshooting
- Common installation issues
- Debugging tool failures
- Memory and performance tuning
Summary and Next Steps
- Recap of key capabilities
- Resources for continued learning
- Transition to advanced Hermes topics
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with command-line terminals and Linux commands
- Understanding of software development workflows
- General knowledge of AI and large language models
Audience
- Software developers looking to integrate AI agents into their workflow
- DevOps engineers exploring autonomous tooling
- Technical team leads evaluating AI agent platforms
Need help picking the right course?
Hermes Agent Fundamentals Training Course - Enquiry
Hermes Agent Fundamentals - Consultancy Enquiry
Related Courses
Agentic Development with Gemini 3 and Google Antigravity
21 HoursGoogle Antigravity is an agentic development environment designed to build autonomous agents capable of planning, reasoning, coding, and acting through Gemini 3's multimodal capabilities.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level technical professionals who wish to design, build, and deploy autonomous agents using Gemini 3 and the Antigravity environment.
Upon finishing this training, participants will be prepared to:
- Build autonomous workflows that use Gemini 3 for reasoning, planning, and execution.
- Develop agents in Antigravity that can analyze tasks, write code, and interact with tools.
- Integrate Gemini-driven agents with enterprise systems and APIs.
- Optimize agent behavior, safety, and reliability in complex environments.
Format of the Course
- Expert demonstrations combined with interactive discussions.
- Hands-on experimentation with autonomous agent development.
- Practical implementation using Antigravity, Gemini 3, and supporting cloud tools.
Course Customization Options
- If your team requires domain-specific agent behaviors or custom integrations, please contact us to tailor the program.
Advanced Antigravity: Feedback Loops, Learning & Long-Term Agent Memory
14 HoursGoogle Antigravity is an advanced framework designed for experimenting with long-lived agents and emergent interactive behaviors.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets advanced-level professionals who aim to design, analyse, and optimise agents capable of retaining memories, improving through feedback, and evolving over extended operational periods.
Upon completing this course, participants will gain the skills to:
- Design long-term memory structures to ensure agent persistence.
- Implement effective feedback loops to shape agent behaviour.
- Evaluate learning trajectories and monitor model drift.
- Integrate memory mechanisms into complex multi-agent ecosystems.
Course Format
- Expert-led discussions complemented by technical demonstrations.
- Hands-on exploration through structured design challenges.
- Practical application of concepts within simulated agent environments.
Course Customisation Options
- If your organisation requires tailored content or case-specific examples, please contact us to customise this training.
Advanced Mastra Integrations: APIs, Tools, Enterprise Data & External Systems
21 HoursMastra is a framework that supports deep integration between AI agents, APIs, enterprise applications, and external data systems.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level engineers who wish to build reliable, secure, and scalable integrations between Mastra agents and the broader enterprise ecosystem.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be prepared to:
- Implement API-driven integrations between Mastra agents and external services.
- Connect enterprise data systems and tools to automated agent workflows.
- Apply secure data exchange and authentication best practices.
- Design integration layers that are scalable, maintainable, and production ready.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Hands-on integration engineering and API exercises.
- Live-lab implementation using real-world enterprise scenarios.
Course Customisation Options
- Custom API scenarios, enterprise system mappings, or data-integration workshops are available upon request.
Interactive AI Agents: AgentCore Memory, Code Interpreter & Browser Tool in Action
14 HoursAgentCore provides memory persistence, a secure code interpreter, and a browser tool that enable AI agents to deliver interactive, dynamic, and context-aware experiences.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level technical practitioners who wish to design and deploy AI agents capable of long-term context retention, on-the-fly computation, and direct interaction with web UIs.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Implement AgentCore memory for stateful, context-aware workflows.
- Leverage the secure code interpreter for dynamic calculations and transformations.
- Integrate the browser tool for real-time data retrieval and UI interaction.
- Design interactive agents for analytics, customer support, and research use cases.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Hands-on lab exercises with AgentCore memory and tools.
- Case studies in analytics, automation, and customer support scenarios.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Accelerating AI Agent Deployment with AgentCore Runtime & Gateway
14 HoursAgentCore Runtime and Gateway constitute a pair of AWS services designed to package, deploy, and securely expose AI agents, featuring streamlined integrations with external systems.
This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level engineering teams aiming to transition from agent prototypes to production. Participants will master the AgentCore Runtime for deployment and the Gateway for secure connectivity and API integration.
By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:
- Establishing AgentCore Runtime environments and packaging agents for deployment.
- Exposing agents via the Gateway using authenticated, rate-limited endpoints.
- Integrating external tools and APIs into agent workflows through stable contracts.
- Implementing observability, logging, and usage monitoring for production operations.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Hands-on labs focused on Runtime deployments and Gateway integrations.
- Practical exercises emphasizing reliability, security, and rollout strategies.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
Antigravity for Developers: Building Agent-First Applications
21 HoursAntigravity is a development platform designed to build AI-driven, agent-first applications.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who wish to create real-world applications using autonomous AI agents within the Antigravity environment.
After completing this training, participants will be equipped to:
- Develop applications that rely on autonomous and coordinated AI agents.
- Use the Antigravity IDE, editor, terminal, and browser for end-to-end development.
- Manage multi-agent workflows with the Agent Manager.
- Integrate agent capabilities into production-grade software systems.
Format of the Course
- Blended presentations with in-depth demonstrations.
- Extensive hands-on practice and guided exercises.
- Real implementation work inside the Antigravity live environment.
Course Customization Options
- For tailored content aligned with your development stack, please contact us to arrange a customized version of this training.
Getting Started with Antigravity: An Introduction to Agent-First IDEs
14 HoursGoogle Antigravity is an agent-first development environment designed to streamline engineering workflows through intelligent automation.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level practitioners who wish to explore the fundamentals of Antigravity and understand how agent-driven coding environments enhance productivity.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Install and configure Google Antigravity.
- Navigate and understand both the Editor View and Manager View.
- Work effectively with agents to automate simple development tasks.
- Use Antigravity to generate, refine, and manage project files.
Format of the Course
- Instructor explanations supported by real-time demonstrations.
- Guided exercises focused on hands-on use of agents.
- Practical exploration of core Antigravity features in a controlled lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- If you require a tailored version of this training, please contact us to arrange a customized program.
Antigravity for Web Automation & Browser-Based Tasks
21 HoursGoogle Antigravity serves as a comprehensive platform designed for constructing agents that can effectively interact with web applications, browser environments, and multi-surface workflows.
This instructor-led, live training session—available both online and onsite—is tailored for intermediate-level professionals aiming to build, automate, and test browser-based workflows using Google Antigravity.
By the end of this training, participants will be equipped to:
- Develop agents capable of interacting with web applications through browser interfaces.
- Automate end-to-end workflows across various browser contexts.
- Validate and troubleshoot agent behavior within UI-driven environments.
- Deploy cross-surface automation strategies utilizing Antigravity.
Training Format
- Guided instruction complemented by live demonstrations.
- Practical, hands-on activities and scenario-based exercises.
- Implementation of agent workflows within an interactive lab environment.
Customization Options
- For tailored training needs, please reach out to us to customize the course content to align with your specific goals.
Building Fully Managed AI Agents with AgentCore: From Concept to Production
14 HoursAgentCore simplifies the process of building, enhancing, and monitoring fully managed AI agents by providing a unified suite of services tailored for deployment at scale.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level practitioners who wish to gain hands-on experience creating production-ready AI agents with AgentCore.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core capabilities of AgentCore for AI agent development.
- Design and configure simple AI agents using managed services.
- Integrate workflows to enhance agent functionality.
- Deploy and monitor AI agents for production environments.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Hands-on labs with AgentCore services.
- Guided exercises from agent concept to deployment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
AI Agent Development with Mastra
14 HoursThis instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level software developers and engineering teams who wish to build scalable, observable AI systems using Mastra.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand Mastra's architecture and how it integrates with LLMs and external APIs.
- Design and implement AI agents and workflows using TypeScript.
- Use Mastra's observability and memory tools to monitor and improve agent performance.
- Deploy production-ready AI applications leveraging Mastra's framework features.
Mastra Debugging, Evaluation & Quality Assurance for AI Agents
21 HoursMastra is a framework that provides structured tools for evaluating, debugging, and assuring the reliability of AI agents operating across complex workflows.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level practitioners who wish to rigorously test agent behaviour, improve reliability, and implement measurable evaluation processes.
By the end of this training, participants will confidently:
- Apply debugging techniques to identify and correct agent behaviour issues.
- Evaluate agents using structured metrics, benchmarks, and quality scores.
- Implement tooling and workflows that track reliability, drift, and hallucinations.
- Design QA strategies that ensure consistent and predictable agent performance.
Course Format
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Hands-on debugging and evaluation exercises.
- Live-lab analysis of agent behaviours using observability tools.
Course Customisation Options
- Customised reliability testing scenarios and industry-specific QA methods can be arranged upon request.
Mastra Ops & Production Engineering: Deploying and Scaling AI Agents
21 HoursMastra is an operational framework designed to streamline the deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of AI agents in production environments.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level technical professionals who need to operationalize AI agents reliably and efficiently across production systems.
Upon completion of this training, attendees will be equipped to:
- Deploy Mastra-based AI agents into controlled, production-grade environments.
- Scale agents horizontally and vertically using platform-native primitives.
- Implement observability pipelines to track agent behaviour and performance.
- Optimize runtime configurations to reduce latency, costs, and operational risks.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Hands-on exercises focused on real deployment scenarios.
- Live-lab implementation using containerized and orchestrated environments.
Course Customization Options
- Customization of topics, hands-on labs, or industry-specific scenarios is available upon request.
Mastra Workflow Automation & Multi-Agent Orchestration
21 HoursMastra is a framework designed to facilitate sophisticated workflow automation and coordination among multiple AI agents within distributed systems.
This instructor-led training, available both online and on-site, is tailored for intermediate-level professionals aiming to design, orchestrate, and manage multi-agent workflows at scale.
Upon completion of this training, participants will acquire the following skills:
- Design complex workflows leveraging Mastra’s orchestration capabilities.
- Coordinate multiple agents executing parallel or dependent tasks.
- Implement monitoring and debugging tools for workflow execution.
- Optimize orchestration logic to enhance reliability, throughput, and automation efficiency.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Hands-on exercises in workflow design and automation.
- Practical implementation within a containerized live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- Customized automation scenarios, enterprise integrations, or workflow patterns can be provided upon request.
Managing Agent Workflows in Google Antigravity: Orchestration, Planning and Artifacts
14 HoursGoogle Antigravity is an agent-centric development platform used to orchestrate, supervise, and coordinate AI-driven coding and automation workflows.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to design, manage, and optimise multi-agent workflows within Google Antigravity.
Upon completion of this training, participants will gain the skills to:
- Configure agent responsibilities and orchestration pipelines within the Manager interface.
- Generate and interpret Antigravity artifacts, including task lists, plans, logs, and browser recordings.
- Implement verification strategies to ensure agent actions remain transparent and auditable.
- Optimise multi-agent collaboration for complex development and operational tasks.
Format of the Course
- Guided presentations and practical demonstrations.
- Scenario-based exercises focused on real workflow challenges.
- Hands-on experimentation within a live Antigravity workspace.
Course Customisation Options
- If you require a tailored version of this course, please contact us to discuss customisation options.
Testing & Verifying Agent-Driven Code: Quality Assurance in Antigravity
14 HoursAntigravity is a framework that represents advanced agent-driven development workflows.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced professionals who wish to verify, validate, and secure the output produced by AI agents working within Antigravity-driven environments.
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Assess the accuracy and safety of agent-generated code artifacts.
- Use structured techniques to verify agent-executed tasks.
- Analyse browser recordings and trace agent activity effectively.
- Apply QA and security principles to ensure the reliability of agent workflows.
Format of the Course
- Instructor-guided technical briefings and discussions.
- Practical exercises focused on verifying real agent workflows.
- Hands-on testing and validation within a controlled lab environment.
Course Customisation Options
- Adaptation of scenarios, workflows, and testing examples is available upon request.