Introduction to Subagents
Introduction to Subagents 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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- Cost and access
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- Provider
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- Currency
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Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree to register and complete on Anthropic Academy; a free account is needed. Certificate of completion at no cost after the final assessment. |
|---|---|
| Time | Time not stated (not stated) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | Claude Code in use |
| Credential | certificate of completion (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-30 |
Topics:Agents and workflowsTechnical
Things to know
- Product-specific
- Duration not stated
Summary
Using and creating sub-agents in Claude Code to delegate tasks to isolated assistants, keep the main context clean, and design reliable patterns: structured output, obstacle reporting, limited tool access, and when not to delegate.
You will be able to
- Explain how sub-agents work and what flows in and out
- Create custom sub-agents with the /agents command
- Design reliable sub-agents and judge when delegation is worth it
Modules
- What a sub-agent is
- Creating custom sub-agents
- Designing effective sub-agents
- When to use them and when not to
Who it suits
Developers running longer Claude Code sessions.
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 Subagents 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 running longer Claude Code sessions.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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