Google’s massive free AI Agents course returns with a focus on ‘Vibe Coding’

Last November, Google and Kaggle launched a five-day AI Agents intensive that saw a staggering 1.5 million learners tune in. If you missed out, or if you’re ready to take your development skills to the next tier, you are in luck.

Today, Google announced on The Keyword that the 5-Day AI Agents Intensive Course is officially returning. The program will run from June 15 – 19, 2026, and registration is open right now at absolutely no cost.

The era of ‘Vibe Coding’

While the previous course focused heavily on foundational concepts, this year’s intensive is built around an exciting new workflow: vibe coding.

Instead of getting bogged down in complex syntax, vibe coding is a paradigm where natural language becomes your primary programming interface. You use plain English to orchestrate complex behaviors, allowing you to build what Google calls “10x agents.” Throughout the course, you will learn how to integrate external APIs, set up agent-to-agent communication, and engineer long-term memory so your AI retains context across multiple sessions.

How the 5-day intensive works

Developed by Google researchers and engineers, the course is designed to take your local AI experiments and graduate them into scalable, production-ready enterprise deployments. Here is what your week will look like:

• Daily Assignments: You can expect about 1–2 hours of self-paced work each day, which includes whitepapers, companion podcasts, and hands-on codelabs.
• Daily Livestreams: Every day will feature a 45–60 minute live AMA on Kaggle’s YouTube channel with the course contributors to dive deeper into the daily topic.
• Discord Community: Participants will have access to a dedicated Kaggle Discord channel to ask questions and connect with Google experts.

The Capstone Project

New for the 2026 edition is an optional, real-world Capstone Project. Instead of just following tutorials, you will be tasked with designing, building, and deploying your own robust agent system. Successfully completing the capstone earns you an official Kaggle certificate and badge, with top winners taking home exclusive Kaggle swag and social media recognition from Google.

What you need to get started

While the AI Agents Intensive is completely free, there are a few things you should know before signing up. Because the course relies on hands-on coding exercises, prior experience with Python is highly recommended.

You will also need to create a free Kaggle account (which requires phone number verification) and have access to a Google AI Studio account.

If you are ready to learn how to turn your natural language into powerful, autonomous software, head over to the registration page today to secure your spot.