Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction & Emerging Capabilities
- Exploring recent updates in n8n: MCP nodes, AI smart actions, and editor enhancements.
- Installation and configuration of n8n, including the management of modern feature flags.
- Navigating the updated n8n interface and exploring the node gallery.
Lesson 2: Foundational Workflow Construction
- Concepts of nodes, credentials, and inter-node connections.
- Utilizing various triggers: webhooks, schedules, and form submissions.
- Executing workflows, debugging issues, and configuring failure retry mechanisms.
Lesson 3: Integration & API Management
- Implementing HTTP Request nodes and REST API connectors.
- Managing webhooks: handling catch-up scenarios and response processing.
- Incorporating new integration nodes and utilizing community-developed nodes.
Lesson 4: Adaptive Logic & Intelligent Actions
- Leveraging AI-powered smart actions to create context-aware, adaptive workflows.
- Working with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Trigger and MCP Client Tool.
- Implementing decision logic through expressions, switch nodes, and branching structures.
Lesson 5: Data Processing & Transformation
- Handling various data types including binary data, JSON, and lists, as well as merging data streams.
- Performing data transformations using code nodes and native functions.
- Managing media files and file operations within workflow structures.
Lesson 6: Workflow Maintenance & Scalability
- Implementing version control for workflows and tracking historical changes.
- Establishing robust error handling, logging, and observability standards.
- Managing scheduling, concurrency, and execution modes (regular vs. queue-based).
Lesson 7: Best Practices & Practical Workshop
- Designing modular, reusable workflows and nodes using proven patterns.
- Adhering to security, permission, and credential management best practices.
- Capstone workshop: constructing a real-world workflow project utilizing the skills acquired.
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of APIs and web services is beneficial.
- A genuine interest in workflow automation and system integration.
Target Audience
- Business professionals seeking to optimize and streamline their processes.
- IT enthusiasts eager to explore the capabilities of n8n.
Testimonials (7)
I liked the practical, hands‑on part of the training the most.
Andrea Kerekes - Accenture Cluj
Course - n8n for Beginners: Modern Automation with Latest Features
The examples and exercises
Laura Balaj - Accenture Cluj
Course - n8n for Beginners: Modern Automation with Latest Features
Trainer and practical tasks
Janis Preiss - SIA DPD Latvija
Course - n8n for Beginners: Modern Automation with Latest Features
The course was very informative and we had a practical exercise
Roms Novicks - SIA DPD Latvija
Course - n8n for Beginners: Modern Automation with Latest Features
Tasks was shared within the team, codes where provided if you where stuck somewhere, you could easly share your job aswell so trainer would help.
Ivo Grancovskis - SIA DPD Latvija
Course - n8n for Beginners: Modern Automation with Latest Features
Good balance of theory and practice
Ervins Ginevics - SIA DPD Latvija
Course - n8n for Beginners: Modern Automation with Latest Features
I liked the fact that there wasn't that much time spent off topic.
