Anthropic

Introduction to Agent Skills

Introduction to Agent Skills is a self-paced online course delivered by Anthropic Academy. It is free, the provider does not state how long it takes, and awards a certificate of completion (free).

FreeChecked on 30 September 2026

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Key facts

CostFreeFree to register and complete on Anthropic Academy; a free account is needed. Certificate of completion at no cost after the final assessment.
TimeTime not stated (not stated)
LevelIntermediate
Formatself-paced online
PrerequisitesClaude Code in use
Credentialcertificate of completion (free)
Open toWorldwide
Free inWorldwide
Content written forAny country
Last checked2026-09-30

Topics:Agents and workflowsTechnical

FreeCertificate of completionReusable procedures, not promptsTeam distribution covered

Things to know

  • Product-specific
  • Duration not stated

Summary

Building, configuring and sharing Skills in Claude Code: reusable markdown instructions Claude applies to the right task at the right time. Covers SKILL.md frontmatter, descriptions that trigger reliably, progressive disclosure, tool restrictions, sharing through repositories, plugins and enterprise settings, and troubleshooting.

You will be able to

  • Create a first Skill with frontmatter and a description that triggers
  • Organise multi-file Skills and restrict tool access
  • Share Skills across a team and troubleshoot triggering and priority issues

Modules

  1. What are Skills?
  2. Creating your first Skill
  3. Configuration and multi-file Skills
  4. Skills versus other Claude Code features
  5. Sharing Skills
  6. Troubleshooting Skills

Who it suits

Developers and power users of Claude Code, and teams standardising procedures.

Who is behind it

Delivered by
Anthropic Academy
Hosted on
anthropic.skilljar.com
Funded by
Not stated
Partners
Not stated

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Questions

Is Introduction to Agent Skills free?
Yes. It is free for anyone, anywhere in the world. Free to register and complete on Anthropic Academy; a free account is needed. Certificate of completion at no cost after the final assessment. Checked 30 September 2026 against the provider's own page.
How long does it take?
The provider does not state how long it takes.
Do you get a certificate?
Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, free.
Who is it for?
Developers and power users of Claude Code, and teams standardising procedures.
Can I take it from outside Australia?
Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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