Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction & Latest Capabilities
- What’s new in n8n: MCP nodes, AI smart actions, and editor enhancements
- Installing and configuring n8n with modern feature flags
- Navigating the updated n8n interface and node gallery
Lesson 2: Core Workflow Construction
- Understanding nodes, credentials, and connection methods
- Utilizing triggers: webhooks, schedules, and form triggers
- Executing, debugging, and implementing failure retry strategies
Lesson 3: Integration & APIs
- HTTP Request nodes and REST API connectors
- Webhooks: managing catch-up and response handling
- Leveraging new integration nodes and community-contributed nodes
Lesson 4: Adaptive Logic and Smart Actions
- Employing AI-powered smart actions to adapt workflows based on context
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Trigger and MCP Client Tool
- Implementing decision-making via expressions, switch nodes, and branching logic
Lesson 5: Data Handling & Transformation
- Managing binary data, JSON, lists, and data merging
- Transforming data using code nodes and built-in functions
- Handling media and files within workflow processes
Lesson 6: Workflow Maintenance & Scaling
- Versioning workflows and tracking history
- Error handling, logging, and observability practices
- Scheduling, concurrency, and execution modes (regular vs. queue)
Lesson 7: Best Practices & Real-World Use Case Workshop
- Designing reusable workflows and nodes through modular patterns
- Security protocols, permissions, and credential management best practices
- Workshop: Constructing a real-world workflow project using acquired skills
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A fundamental understanding of APIs and web services is beneficial
- An interest in workflow automation and system integration
Target Audience
- Business professionals seeking to optimize their operational 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.
