Function Calling and Tool Use

Connect your Mistral models to external functions: JSON schema, tool_choice, parallel calls, and integration with business APIs.

14 lessons About 1 h 30 min Developer

What you'll learn

Describe a function in JSON Schema usable by the model and expose it in the API call
Run the complete cycle: tool call, local execution, result return, final response
Orchestrate parallel function calls and steer the model via tool_choice
Handle tool execution errors and secure functions exposed to the model
Build a complete end-to-end business case, such as a payment tracker or automated CRM

Who it's for: Developers, engineers, and integrators looking to leverage Mistral AI via API in their applications.
Prerequisites: Ability to read Python and JSON, command line basics. A Mistral AI Studio API key to try the examples.
Length: 1 h 30 min · 14 lessons
Format: 100% online self-paced course, accessible 24/7 from a browser. Progress saved, resume anytime. Estimated duration: 1 h 30 min.
Assessment: Self-assessment based on the Key takeaways concluding each lesson, and direct implementation of examples on your own examples. A final quiz of 5 corrected questions, at the end of the last lesson, validates acquired skills.
Accessibility: Course accessible to people with disabilities: text content compatible with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and compliant contrasts. For any adaptation needs, email [email protected].
Price: Free
Recognition: Certificate of completion issued by Corsen AI, verifiable online.
Syllabus: Download the syllabus (PDF)