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N8N for Beginners: Build Automations from Scratch

Name: N8N for Beginners: Build Automations from Scratch
Rating: 4.4 (1061 reviews)

Telegram|| Workflows|| Google Cloud|| Notion|| Open IA and more!

Created byAbner Francisco Casallo Trauco

Last updated 8/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand the core concepts of n8n
Build and deploy automated workflows to connect popular apps like Gmail, Google Sheets, Notion, and more
Use essential n8n nodes such as Webhook, HTTP Request, Function, Set, and IF to create dynamic logic
Configure and manage credentials securely, including setting up API access with platforms like Google Cloud
Run n8n locally or in the cloud, and understand how to apply for real-world use cases

Course content

20 sections • 124 lectures • 9h 1m total length

Introduction0:40

What is N8N: Features and use cases3:25
In this lesson, we’ll explore what n8n is all about and the advantages it offers compared to other automation platforms.
Pricing1:45
In this lesson, we’ll talk about the paid options for using n8n in the cloud, as well as the free version you can run locally on your own computer.
Creating an N8N Cloud Account2:19
In this lesson, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating a new account on n8n’s cloud platform.
Exploring N8N5:03
In this lesson, we’ll explore N8N and its principal parts.
First Workflow: Practical Approach6:51
In this lesson, we’ll explore a basic workflow to help you get comfortable with how workflows function in n8n.
Conceptual explanation of a workflow2:11
In this lesson, we’ll dive deeper into the conceptual aspects related to workflows.

About Google Cloud Credentials in self-hosted Version4:05
In this lesson, we’ll explain what credentials are in n8n and why they are important.
Creating Credentials in Google Cloud8:30
In this lesson, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process of creating credentials in Google Cloud and connecting them to n8n.
Sending emails to new records in Google Sheets6:14
In this lesson, we’ll explain how to send automated emails using n8n.
Reading documents from Google Drive4:12
In this lesson, we’ll learn how to read documents from Google Drive using n8n.
Now we'll look at each case in more detail0:27
Explore each n8n node in detail to understand how different cases fit into an end-to-end workflow, building deeper automation with Google Cloud services.

About On Trigger Manually and On App Event2:05
Schedule Trigger6:00
On Webhook Call: What is a Webhook2:23
On Webhook Call: Get part 15:25
Explore how to set up and test a webhook using test and production urls, perform a GET request, and immediately activate it to trigger external workflows such as Google Sheets.
On Webhook Call: Get part 23:37
On Webhook Call: Post8:04
Connect a web page to a workflow using a post webhook to send form data and trigger emails based on the role (supplier or client).
On Form Submission5:40
When Executed by Another Workflow8:36
When Chat Message Recieved5:37
Explore the chat message trigger that starts a new workflow in n8n. Get an overview of the chat widget and how to test and activate it.
About "Make Available in N8N Chat"0:30
Explore the optional make available feature in the N8N chat trigger and note that this section chat option is not used yet, with deeper coverage coming later in the course.
Workflows

AI Agents10:50
Open AI6:55
Basic LLM Chain5:38
Infomation Extractor8:05
Use the information structure to extract fields from email text, such as name and date, from Gmail messages, and save results to a Google sheet.
Question and Answer Chain- Part 111:02
Question and Answer Chain- Part 25:46
Sentiment Analysis5:37
Create an n8n sentiment analysis workflow that uses a Google Sheet to map text to sentiment categories (positive, negative, neutral), powered by an OpenAI model, with test and update steps.
Summarization Chain5:47
Learn how to build a summarization chain in n8n that transforms text into concise summaries, using a Google sheet workflow with chunking settings and OpenAI, updating the sheet with results.
About Free Models8:46
Navigate ai nodes in n8n and connect to OpenAI and free options. Create API keys and use free models like OpenRouter and Google AI Studio.
Workflows

Popular: Code13:04
Popular: Date Time3:35
Popular: Edit Fields9:53
Add or Remove Items: Filter, Limit , Remove, Split Out12:46
Combine Items: Aggregate7:17
Combine Items: Merge7:51
Combine Items: Summarize3:40
Learn to summarize data using n8n operations, including concatenation of names and emails with configurable separators, and compute counts, max/min, average, and appends to build structured outputs.
Convert Data6:14
Convert data from Google Sheet to formats such as Excel, HTML, and Markdown using a file conversion trigger, then test and share the result via download or email attachments.
Workflows
Workflows de la sección

Flow: If8:24
Flow: Loop8:05
Flow: Switch5:30
Flow: Compare Datasets8:35
Compare two Google Sheets data sets with a node that reads rows from tables using input A and input B to produce four outputs: A only, B only, and matches.
Flow: Wait and "Stop and Error"4:12
Configure the flow node to wait or stop with an error in a workflow, set a wait time in seconds, and define an error like no email to halt execution.
Workflows

Requirements

No prior experience is required. Local installations will be explained in the Windows Operating System.

Description

Ready to eliminate repetitive tasks, connect your favorite apps, and build smart automations without writing code? This course will teach you how to do exactly that — using n8n, one of the most powerful open-source automation platforms available today.

n8n gives you full control to design custom workflows that integrate APIs, tools, and services — all in a visual interface, with no usage limits. Whether you're a non-technical user or a developer looking for flexibility, this course will guide you every step of the way.

What You'll Learn

The fundamentals of how n8n works and what makes it unique
How to build your first workflows from scratch
Connecting apps like Gmail, Google Sheets, Telegram, Airtable, Notion, and more
Using key nodes such as Webhook, HTTP Request, Function, IF, Set, and others
Working with dynamic data, conditions, loops, and custom logic
Deploying workflows in the cloud or on your own server
Best practices for building efficient, scalable automations

Who This Course Is For

Entrepreneurs looking to save time and automate their business processes
Freelancers and content creators who deal with repetitive tasks
Teams and businesses seeking a powerful alternative to tools like Zapier or Make
Developers who want advanced control over their automations using a visual interface
Anyone curious about automation — no coding experience required

Requirements

No prior experience in automation or coding is needed (though it's a plus)
Just a free n8n account — we’ll guide you on how to set it up
A desire to save time, reduce manual work, and build smarter processes

Why Learn n8n?

Because it offers the freedom, flexibility, and power that closed platforms can’t match. With n8n, you're not limited by pricing tiers or rigid templates. You get full ownership of your workflows — whether hosted in the cloud or on your own infrastructure. If you're serious about automation, n8n is the tool to learn.

Who this course is for:

Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to streamline their operations
Freelancers and creators who want to connect their tools and reduce manual work
Teams and professionals who need custom workflows without relying on expensive platforms like Zapier or Make
Developers who want a flexible, open-source automation solution they can self-host and extend
Anyone curious about automation, even if they’re just getting started

N8N for Beginners: Build Automations from Scratch

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Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Basic concepts and first interactions with N8N6 lectures • 22min

Community Edition2 lectures • 5min

General Aplications with Google Cloud5 lectures • 23min

Triggers with detail11 lectures • 48min

Advanced AI10 lectures • 1hr 8min

Action in an App5 lectures • 17min

Data Transformation9 lectures • 1hr 4min

Flow6 lectures • 35min

Core and Human in the loop4 lectures • 13min

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