Course Outline
MODULE 1 Getting Started with n8n
Why Use n8n
- Understanding what a workflow is
- Key differences between no-code and low-code automations
- Zero-cost alternatives to Zapier and Make
- Advantages of local self-hosting
Practical Applications of n8n
- Email automations
- Data collection and cleaning
- Connecting applications like Google Sheets, CRMs, and web apps
- Automating repetitive business tasks
Installation and First Steps
- Downloading the n8n Desktop version for Windows
- Initial launch
- Location of saved workflows
- Introduction to local credentials
Interface Overview
- The workflow editor
- The canvas and nodes
- Execution logs
- Manual versus scheduled execution
- Workflow versioning
Practical Exercise – Creating My First Workflow
Participants will build a workflow that:
- Utilizes a Manual Trigger node
- Transforms text using a Set node
- Displays the output via Debug
Outcome: Participants gain a clear understanding of how nodes connect and execute.
MODULE 2 Fundamental Nodes
Types of Nodes
- Trigger nodes
- Input and Output nodes
- Edit and Transform nodes
- Service integrations via API without coding
- File management nodes
Essential Nodes to Master
- Manual Trigger
- Schedule Trigger
- HTTP Request (simple GET)
- Set
- IF
- Merge
- Move Binary Data
- Google Sheets
- Email (IMAP/Gmail)
- Webhooks (basic authentication only)
Practical Exercise – Automatic Email Account Check
The workflow includes:
- Manual Trigger
- Gmail or IMAP node to read recent emails
- IF filter for specific keywords
- Set node to generate a mini report
- Output to file or email
Outcome: A simple yet useful automation is created.
MODULE 3 Google Sheets and Automations
Connecting to Google Sheets
- Creating local credentials
- Granting the correct permissions
- Best practices for using dedicated sheets for automations
Useful No-Code Operations
- Appending rows
- Reading rows
- Updating rows
- Lookups without formulas
Practical Exercise – Building a Minimal CRM
The workflow includes:
- Manual Trigger
- A simulated form created using the Set node
- Writing data to Google Sheets
- Sending welcome emails
Outcome: A functional mini CRM is established.
MODULE 4 Automating Real-World Flows
Examples of No-Code Automations
- Generating daily reports
- Collecting data from URLs (RSS or JSON)
- Automatic file backup
- Sending notifications via Telegram or Slack
- Monitoring changes on simple websites
Practical Exercise – Monitoring a Website and Sending Alerts
- Schedule Trigger
- HTTP Request
- IF node to detect changes
- Notification via Telegram, SMS, or Email
Outcome: A functional, no-code monitoring system is built.
MODULE 5 Error Handling, Security, and Best Practices
Error Handling
- How to read logs
- Understanding Failed Nodes
- Retry options
- Fail workflow behavior
Best Practices for Non-Technical Users
- Using meaningful node names
- Adding comments
- Duplicating workflows as backups
- Separating test and production credentials
- Exporting workflows in JSON format
Practical Exercise – Stabilizing a Failing Workflow
Participants improve a failing workflow by adding error handling and saving the corrected version.
MODULE 6 Final Project
Course Challenge
Build a complete workflow that:
- Reads an RSS feed
- Extracts new content
- Adds it to Google Sheets
- Sends an email report
- Runs automatically via Schedule Trigger
Objective
Demonstrate that participants can build a full end-to-end automation with no code.
Conclusion
- Q&A session
- Roadmap for advancing into APIs, advanced webhooks, and AI agents with n8n
- Best practices for non-technical users
- Strategies for deciding what to automate within a company
Requirements
• Fundamental computer literacy
• Experience using online tools such as email clients or spreadsheets
• No programming experience required
Testimonials (1)
I liked the practical, hands‑on part of the training the most.
