Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction & New Capabilities
- What’s new in n8n: MCP nodes, AI smart actions, and interface enhancements
- Installation and configuration of n8n with modern feature flags
- Exploring the updated n8n interface and node gallery
Lesson 2: Core Workflow Building
- Understanding nodes, credentials, and connections
- Leveraging triggers: webhook, schedule, and form triggers
- Executing, debugging, and implementing failure retry strategies
Lesson 3: Integration & APIs
- Utilizing HTTP Request nodes and REST API connectors
- Handling webhooks: catch-up mechanisms and response management
- Incorporating 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 & MCP Client Tool
- Implementing decision logic with expressions, switch nodes, and branching structures
Lesson 5: Data Handling & Transformation
- Processing binary data, JSON, lists, and merging data streams
- Transforming data using code nodes and built-in functions
- Managing media and file handling within workflows
Lesson 6: Workflow Maintenance & Scaling
- Versioning workflows and tracking historical changes
- Implementing error handling, logging, and observability practices
- Managing scheduling, concurrency, and execution modes (regular vs. queue)
Lesson 7: Best Practices & Real Use Case Workshop
- Designing reusable workflows and nodes using modular patterns
- Applying security, permissions, and credential best practices
- Workshop: constructing a real-world workflow project using acquired skills
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of APIs and web services is beneficial
- A general interest in workflow automation and integration
Target Audience
- Business professionals seeking to optimize their processes
- IT enthusiasts keen on exploring 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.