Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction and New Capabilities
- Overview of recent n8n updates: MCP nodes, AI smart actions, and editor enhancements
- Installation and configuration of n8n using modern feature-flags
- Exploring the current n8n interface and node gallery
Lesson 2: Building Core Workflows
- Concepts behind nodes, credentials, and connections
- Implementing triggers: webhooks, schedules, and form triggers
- Execution, debugging, and setting up failure retry strategies
Lesson 3: Integrations and APIs
- Utilizing HTTP Request nodes and REST API connectors
- Managing Webhooks: catch-up mechanisms and response handling
- Applying new integration nodes and community-contributed nodes
Lesson 4: Adaptive Logic and Smart Actions
- Leveraging AI-powered smart actions to make workflows context-aware
- Working with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Trigger and MCP Client Tool
- Implementing decision logic using expressions, switch nodes, and branching
Lesson 5: Data Management and Transformation
- Processing binary data, JSON, lists, and merging datasets
- Transforming data via code nodes and built-in functions
- Handling media and files within workflow contexts
Lesson 6: Maintaining and Scaling Workflows
- Implementing version control and tracking workflow history
- Managing error handling, logging, and observability
- Configuring schedules, concurrency, and execution modes (regular vs. queue)
Lesson 7: Best Practices and Practical Workshop
- Creating reusable workflows and modular node patterns
- Adhering to security standards, permission management, and credential best practices
- Workshop: Constructing a real-world workflow project using acquired skills
Summary and Recommended Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of APIs and web services is advantageous
- An interest in workflow automation and system integration
Target Audience
- Business professionals seeking to optimize their processes
- IT enthusiasts eager to explore 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.
