Simplilearn Launches Applied Agentic AI Program with Virginia Tech to Address Enterprise Talent Gap in Multi-Agent Systems
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Simplilearn, a global leader in digital upskilling, has announced the launch of the Applied Agentic AI: Systems, Design & Impact programme, in partnership with Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education. Designed for product managers, designers, and technology leaders, the 10-week programme emphasises planning systems, agent coordination, multi-agent orchestration, and communication protocols — combining technical underpinnings with business applications through live virtual classes, self-learning modules, and a structured progression of hands-on projects. The programme directly targets the growing enterprise talent gap in professionals capable of designing and deploying production-grade agentic AI systems — a gap that is widening as organisations move from AI experimentation into operational dependency on autonomous agents.
"We are excited to partner with Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education on this forward-looking programme to help professionals with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-native world. It culminates in hands-on projects to validate learning outcomes. We understand the need to continuously evolve with technology and not rely on outdated approaches."
— Kashyap Dalal, Co-founder and COO, Simplilearn
"Our partnership with Simplilearn reinforces this commitment by combining academic rigour with enterprise-grade AI expertise and an immersive, hands-on learning model. The programme delivers a comprehensive learning experience, with in-depth modules designed to build targeted competencies through guided support and structured progression. By integrating learning with real-world project execution, it fosters deeper understanding and enables lasting, practical application."
— Shelly Jobst, Director, Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education
The Market Context: From 24% to 67% — The Agentic AI Talent Imperative
The urgency behind this programme launch is grounded in measurable enterprise adoption trends. According to IBM's Institute for Business Value, 24% of executives already report that AI agents are taking independent action in their organisations — a figure expected to reach 67% by 2027. Autonomous decision-making in processes and workflows is projected to climb from 28% to 57% over the same period. Meanwhile, 88% of enterprises plan to increase AI budgets by mid-2026, driven specifically by advances in agentic AI. The challenge organisations face is not investment intent — it is the critical shortage of professionals who can translate agentic AI capabilities into scalable, business-ready systems. Most existing training programmes still focus on prompt engineering and chatbot-level interactions, while the market is rapidly demanding system-level fluency: planning, orchestration, governance, and production deployment of multi-agent systems.
Programme Structure: Tools, Projects, and Credentials
The 10-week programme requires a recommended commitment of 6–8 hours per week, delivered through live virtual classes with recorded access via Simplilearn's LMS, plus online self-learning modules for Microsoft-branded courses. It begins with an optional Python refresher before progressing through core Agentic AI concepts — covering LLM internals, planning systems, analytics agents, multi-agent orchestration, workflow automation, metrics, GTM, and ROI. The programme provides exposure to more than 25 industry-relevant tools and frameworks, including LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, n8n, Microsoft Copilot, Hugging Face, LangSmith, Jupyter, Figma, and Miro. The curriculum includes 40+ live demos, 10+ guided practices, 7 practical course-end projects, and a final capstone project. Upon completion, learners earn a joint Virginia Tech and Simplilearn digital badge with downloadable certificate of completion, Microsoft Learn badges for Microsoft-branded courses, and access to the Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education alumni community. Simplilearn's Career Support Services also provide resume reviews, interview preparation, and profile guidance to help learners translate their Agentic AI skills into career outcomes.
Key Takeaways
- • Simplilearn and Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education have launched Applied Agentic AI: Systems, Design & Impact — a 10-week live virtual programme for product managers, designers, and tech leaders focused on planning systems, agent coordination, multi-agent orchestration, and communication protocols.
- • The programme addresses a critical and growing enterprise talent gap: 24% of executives already have AI agents taking independent action (rising to 67% by 2027); 88% of enterprises are increasing AI budgets by mid-2026; and most existing training focuses on prompt engineering, not the system-level design and multi-agent orchestration skills the market demands.
- • Curriculum scope: 25+ tools and frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, n8n, Microsoft Copilot, Hugging Face, LangSmith, Jupyter, Figma, Miro); 40+ live demos; 10+ guided practices; 7 course-end projects; 1 capstone project — covering LLM internals, planning systems, analytics agents, multi-agent orchestration, workflow automation, metrics, GTM, and ROI.
- • Learners earn a joint Virginia Tech and Simplilearn digital badge with certificate of completion, Microsoft Learn badges for Microsoft-branded courses, access to the Virginia Tech CPE alumni community, and career support (resume reviews, interview prep, profile guidance) from Simplilearn's Career Support Services.
- • The partnership pairs Virginia Tech's academic governance framework and Responsible AI credentials with Simplilearn's enterprise-grade AI training infrastructure — combining academic rigour with applied, production-ready agentic AI system design expertise in a format designed for serious continuing education (6–8 hours/week) rather than a short-course overview.