Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction and New Capabilities
- Overview of new features in n8n: MCP nodes, AI smart actions, and editor enhancements
- Installing and configuring n8n, including the use of modern feature flags
- Navigating the current n8n interface and exploring the node gallery
Lesson 2: Core Workflow Construction
- Gaining insight into nodes, credentials, and connection logic
- Implementing triggers: webhooks, schedules, and form triggers
- Executing, debugging, and setting up failure retry strategies
Lesson 3: Integration and APIs
- Utilizing HTTP Request nodes and REST API connectors
- Handling webhooks: catch-up mechanisms and response management
- Leveraging new integration nodes and community-contributed nodes
Lesson 4: Adaptive Logic and Smart Actions
- Applying AI-powered smart actions to make workflows context-aware
- Using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Trigger and MCP Client Tool
- Implementing decision logic through expressions, switch nodes, and branching structures
Lesson 5: Data Handling and Transformation
- Managing binary data, JSON, lists, and data merging
- Transforming data using code nodes and built-in functions
- Processing media files and documents within workflows
Lesson 6: Workflow Maintenance and Scaling
- Managing workflow versions and tracking historical changes
- Implementing error handling, logging, and observability practices
- Configuring scheduling, concurrency, and execution modes (regular vs. queue)
Lesson 7: Best Practices and Real-World Workshop
- Designing reusable workflows and modular node patterns
- Adhering to security, permission, and credential management best practices
- Workshop: Building a real-world workflow project using the acquired skills
Summary and Recommended Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of APIs and web services is beneficial
- A genuine 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.
