
Master automation with n8n by connecting APIs, orchestrating workflows, and building AI agents—from emails to a multi-agent system—boosting productivity and driving innovation.
Explore the foundations of n8n, a free open-source workflow tool built on nodes for triggers and actions, including AI agent integration, input/output flow, data types, and memory concepts.
Sign up for a free n8n cloud account, complete onboarding, and start automating in your workspace. Configure settings, themes, projects, and team access to organize workflows.
learn to obtain LMS API keys using the code key playground and connect AI models such as GPT-4.1, Gemini 2.5, and grok three via workflow or HTTP curl in n8n.
Demonstrates building a simple email ai agent in n8n: add a trigger, configure memory, connect a Gmail tool, craft a system prompt, and enable production and public chat.
Explore running n8n in cloud versus lab environments and the onboarding steps. Build your first AI email agent with a chat trigger, OpenAI keys, and Gmail OAuth setup.
Set up the Google Cloud Console and connect it to your workflow to enable Google Drive, Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Docs APIs. Create OAuth credentials and test the connection.
Build a multi-agent research workflow in n8n that searches ai news with perplexity, checks headlines against a Google Sheets log, and emails a daily summary via Gmail.
Explore http request nodes in n8n to run three scenarios: cat facts API, weather by city, and fire crawl scraping, while mastering header authentication, API keys, and wait loop logic.
Learn to configure API authentication in n8n using HTTP request nodes and curl imports, choosing between header authentication and credential types to secure keys and streamline workflows.
Build a from-scratch text-to-image workflow that uses an image prompt AI to craft prompts for Wave Speed AI’s Sea Dream model by ByteDance, then sends results by Gmail.
Build a text-to-video workflow using a chat trigger and video prompt with V3 fast on Wave Speed AI, polling for completion and delivering the video via Gmail or Telegram.
Build an image-to-video workflow from scratch using Google Drive or Telegram triggers, generate video prompts with OpenAI, post to Sea Dance version one API, and log results.
Discover how to access Vertex AI V3 text-to-video via Google Cloud, configure HTTP post calls with OAuth credentials, and build a simple n8n workflow to generate and retrieve video.
Learn to split complex n8n workflows into subworkflows, using execute workflow nodes to trigger subflows, improve error handling, and streamline image-to-video automation with Google Drive and Telegram prompts.
Learn how to split a single workflow into two separate worksheets for easier troubleshooting and quicker error isolation, enabling you to identify and fix issues in the relevant workflow.
Set up the Slack API, configure permissions and OAuth scopes, install the bot, and connect the workflow with a Slack trigger to enable an AI agent that replies in Slack.
learn to configure a Slack AI agent that responds on your behalf by adjusting user token scopes, enabling event subscriptions, and triggering workflows across direct messages and channels.
Self-host a local AI setup with Docker Desktop and the self-hosted AI starter kit, running a basic LM chain and chat model on your Mac via localhost.
Deploy n8n on an AWS EC2 instance using Docker. Set up Ubuntu, security groups, and Docker Compose, then run the self-hosted AI starter kit with llama.
Evaluate self-hosting versus n8n cloud to weigh simplicity, control, updates, and security. Learn when cloud is the fastest way to get started, while self-hosting enables tighter integrations.
Learn how retrieval augmented generation uses an LLM with a vector database of embeddings to enable semantic search, fetch external data, reduce hallucinations, and deliver context-aware, grounded answers.
Set up a Pinecone vector store to index uploaded documents from Google Drive, using embeddings, chunking, and a loop to handle multiple files.
Create a customer support rag agent in n8n that answers queries by referencing documents from Google Drive in a pinecone vector store using OpenAI embeddings and a chat trigger.
Learn how the model context protocol (MCP) connects AI models to external tools in n8n, compare MCP with APIs, and configure server and client to send emails.
Compare MCP and SAP workflows in n8n to understand their similarities and differences, and assess when to expose MCP endpoints to external apps versus using sub workflows for internal modularization.
Explore a master n8n workflow that orchestrates GPT-5 powered marketing agents via a Slack trigger, generating images, videos, captions, and blog posts using dedicated sub workflows and tools.
Configure a production error workflow to capture failures, log payloads to a Google Sheet, notify via Slack or email, and implement retries with a fallback OpenAI model.
Explore the n8n workflow template marketplace to download ready-made, free templates from verified creators on the official site and load them into your instance for plug-and-play automation.
Scale intelligent production workflows with n8n by connecting APIs, hosting anywhere, deploying AI-powered agents, generating images and videos from text or media inputs, and leveraging Pine Cone memory.
Automation is redefining how organizations build and scale workflows, and n8n is one of the most powerful tools leading this transformation. As an open-source, extensible automation platform, n8n enables you to integrate APIs, automate processes, and orchestrate intelligent agents with ease. From simple email automations to advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) agents and multi-workflow systems, this course will take you from beginner to expert.
Why You Should Learn n8n Today
The demand for workflow automation and AI-driven agents is rapidly increasing. Companies are adopting tools like n8n to reduce manual effort, connect services seamlessly, and scale intelligent systems. Whether you want to automate everyday business tasks, integrate APIs, or design multi-agent frameworks, learning n8n gives you a future-proof skillset. With n8n’s open-source flexibility and enterprise adoption, mastering it opens doors to opportunities in DevOps, AI, data engineering, and beyond.
Course Modules
1. Introduction
This section introduces n8n, its course structure, and the learning objectives. Learners will sign up for n8n and explore the playground environment to practice building workflows. It establishes a strong foundation for all subsequent hands-on learning.
2. n8n Foundational
Learn the basics of nodes, their inputs and outputs, data types, and n8n’s architecture and default run logic. You’ll also configure API keys for AI services like OpenAI and KodeKloud Keyspaces. This section ensures learners understand how workflows operate and how to integrate external services.
3. n8n Agent Workflow Build-Along
Set up your environment for a build-along experience, including folder structures, admin settings, and updates. Learners will create multiple AI-driven workflows, from simple email agents to multi-agent research workflows, text-to-image/video generation, and Slack automation. Guided labs provide hands-on practice for each workflow to reinforce real-world skills.
4. n8n Optional Set Ups
Explore self-hosting versus cloud hosting options for n8n, including Docker setups and AWS-hosted VMs. Learn to run AI agents using self-hosted LLMs like Ollama. This section allows learners to customize their n8n environment for scalable and flexible automation.
5. n8n RAG Agent
Understand Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) agents and the role of vector databases in AI workflows. Learners will set up Pinecone and integrate it with n8n. Build a Customer Support RAG agent to combine AI reasoning with structured data for intelligent automation.
6. MCP
Learn about Modular Component Patterns (MCPs) for creating reusable workflow components. Complete a lab to connect MCP nodes and compare MCPs with standard workflows. This section demonstrates how modular design can enhance workflow efficiency and scalability.
7. n8n Multi-Workflow Advanced Build
Combine multiple AI agents into a single advanced workflow to automate complex tasks like marketing operations. Learners will practice calling subworkflows and managing multiple environments simultaneously. This section highlights enterprise-level workflow design and coordination.
8. n8n Additional Info + Developing Features
Explore retries, error handling, and best practices to build robust workflows. Learn to leverage the n8n Workflow Template Marketplace for faster development. The course concludes with a recap of key concepts and practical next steps for applying n8n skills professionally.
Practical Projects
Build an Email AI Agent to automate communications
Design a Research Workflow with Perplexity & OpenAI
Create a Customer Support RAG Agent using vector databases
Develop Slack and multimedia AI agents (text-to-image, text-to-video, image-to-video)
Replace manual processes with a team of agents through multi-workflow builds
Hands-On Labs & Demos
This isn’t just theory—every module includes interactive labs and guided demos where you’ll:
Work inside a dedicated n8n playground
Build workflows step-by-step with preloaded templates
Experiment with API integrations and real-world scenarios
Deploy and validate automations in cloud and self-hosted environments
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
Developers & Software Engineers looking to master automation tools
DevOps Engineers & Architects designing scalable workflows
AI/ML Enthusiasts integrating intelligent agents into pipelines
Data Engineers & Analysts automating repetitive processes
Anyone interested in **open-source automation and AI-driven workflows
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Ready to Automate the Future?
With expert guidance, hands-on labs, and real-world projects, this course will take you from foundational skills to building advanced, production-grade workflows. Whether you’re upskilling, reskilling, or starting fresh, this n8n: Zero to Hero journey will give you the confidence to design, develop, and deploy intelligent automations that matter.
Enroll now and become an n8n automation expert!