Established 2026 · Vol. I, No. 1 The Field Manual for People Who Build Agents APR 08, 2026
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Frequently Asked

The questions we actually get. Honest answers, no upsell.

Getting Started
What is the Agentic Engineering Academy?

A four-tier training program that teaches you how to build, run, and operate AI agents — from your first hello-world agent to multi-agent systems for real organizations.

Which tier should I start with?

Take the 2-minute diagnostic at /quiz. It will route you to the tier that matches where you actually are.

What happens after I sign up?

You’ll get a 5-day welcome email series introducing the Academy, the tiers, and how to get the most out of the material. Then we leave you alone unless you opt into more.

Do I need to know how to code?

Depends on the tier. Explorer: no. Builder: a little Python or JavaScript helps a lot. Operator and Architect: yes, you should be comfortable writing code.

Pricing & Tiers
How much does it cost?

Each tier is priced on its own page. Explorer ranges from free to $47, Builder $97 to $497, Operator $497 to $1,497, Architect $1,497 to $5,000. Pricing is locked at the published number.

How do I pay?

Right now we're invoicing reservations manually while we finish payment integration. Reserve your spot at /reserve — no card needed — and we'll email you to complete payment when your tier opens.

Is there a discount or scholarship?

No discounts. Pricing is locked.

Can I jump tiers?

Yes. If Explorer is too easy, go straight to Builder. The diagnostic at /quiz is just a recommendation, not a gate.

Cohorts & Workshops
When does the next cohort start?

We email enrolled students the schedule directly. If you've reserved a spot, you'll be notified by email when the next cohort dates are confirmed.

What if I miss a live session?

Live sessions are recorded. Enrolled students get the recordings.

How big are cohorts?

Small enough that the instructor knows your name and what you're working on. Exact size depends on the tier.

Are sessions live or pre-recorded?

Cohorts have live sessions plus recordings. Self-paced tiers are pre-recorded material you work through on your own time.

Self-Paced Courses
How long do I have access?

Once you're enrolled in a self-paced course, you have ongoing access through your account. We'll give notice if that ever changes.

Is there a certificate?

Yes for the Operator and Architect tiers. Explorer and Builder are about doing the work, not collecting paper.

Can I get help if I'm stuck?

Enrolled students can email support and ask questions. Cohort students get live Q&A sessions.

Do I need an OpenAI / Anthropic account?

For most tiers, yes — you'll be calling real LLMs to do real work. We'll walk you through setting up an account.

Account & Email
How do I sign in?

Magic-link. You enter your email, we send you a one-time sign-in link. No passwords.

I didn't get the magic link.

Check your spam folder. Email comes from the agentprotocols.app domain via Resend. If it still hasn't arrived after a few minutes, email mike@michaelcourtney.com.

How do I unsubscribe?

One click in the footer of any marketing email. Transactional emails (receipts, schedule changes) will still come through.

How do I delete my account?

Email mike@michaelcourtney.com and we'll remove your record.