Prompt Engineering & Introduction to Agentic Workflows
The most powerful skill in AI isn’t coding — it’s communication. The way you prompt determines whether AI gives you something generic or something brilliant. Prompt engineering is the art of asking the right questions, in the right way, to unlock results most people don’t know are possible.
AI agents are changing how teams operate — automating everyday tasks, streamlining operations, and helping organizations move faster with less manual effort. But building effective agents starts with mastering the prompt. The way you communicate with AI determines the quality of what it builds for you.
Join Upskilling Labs’ mentor, Eric Brown Jr. (EB), for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to craft effective prompts, build your first AI agents, and explore how agentic workflows can transform the way you work — regardless of your technical background.
Skill Level
Foundational — no coding or prior AI experience required.
Who Should Attend
• Business professionals exploring how AI can enhance their daily work
• Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to automate with AI
• Developers ready to level up with AI-assisted workflows
• Anyone in the DMV community who’s ready to stop reading about AI and start building with it
What We’ll Do Together
• Learn how to write clear, effective prompts that achieve optimal results — covering key elements, best practices, and prompt design techniques
• Build your first AI agents through progressively complex, hands-on exercises using natural language
• Explore how agents can automate everyday tasks, drive collaboration, and deliver real insights from your data
• Learn to distinguish between different types of AI agent experiences — and choose the right one for your goals
• Discuss production considerations, best practices, and what it takes to deploy agents with confidence
• Connect and network with fellow AI enthusiasts across the DMV
What You’ll Walk Away With
• A clear understanding of how to craft prompts that get results, not guesswork
• Hands-on experience building agents using natural language — no code required
• Knowledge of how to plan, test, and deploy agents that actually add value to your work
• A framework for evaluating which AI tools and agent types fit your needs
• Confidence to bring these skills back to your team or organization immediately
What to Bring
• Your laptop (Mac or PC)
• Access to an AI assistant of your choice (Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
• Curiosity and willingness to experiment
Spots are limited to keep the experience hands-on and high-quality — save yours now.
About Eric
Eric Brown Jr. (EB) is a Sr. AI Solutions Engineer at Microsoft and Innovation Coach who helps individuals and organizations envision, deploy, and realize value with emerging technologies. With a hands-on, human-centered approach, EB creates spaces where professionals can move from curiosity to capability with AI — practically and with purpose.
Location
Microsoft Innovation Hub
1300 Wilson Blvd, 14th Floor
Arlington, VA 22209