# NLU Agents

## Building Virtual Agents in **Syntphony CAI**

In this chapter, we delve into the process of creating virtual agents using the **Syntphony CAI** platform. Our goal is to provide you with a structured guide that will not only introduce you to the fundamentals of virtual agent development but also equip you with advanced techniques to enhance your creations. 

Key sections covered in this chapter:

* [Introduction to Virtual Agents](https://docs.conversational-ai.syntphony.com/user-guide/nlu-agents/overview)
* [How to build from scratch ](https://docs.conversational-ai.syntphony.com/user-guide/nlu-agents/nlu-agents/build-your-first-bot)
* [Create a virtual agent by importing](https://docs.conversational-ai.syntphony.com/user-guide/nlu-agents/nlu-agents/importing)
* [Training the agents](https://docs.conversational-ai.syntphony.com/user-guide/nlu-agents/nlu-agents/training-task)
* [Testing the dialogues](https://docs.conversational-ai.syntphony.com/user-guide/testing)

By the end of this chapter, you'll have a solid foundation in building virtual agents using **Syntphony CAI**: design, develop, training, and testing.