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AI Automation (n8n + LLMs)

Build automation workflows with n8n, integrate AI models, handle errors, and ship real automation projects with webhooks and APIs.

8 Weeks
4 Lessons
Certification on completion
3 Mentors
1 Project
Course overview

About this skill path.

This track teaches practical automation engineering using n8n. You’ll learn expressions and JSON transformations, integrate AI/LLMs for summarization and extraction, build modular workflows with sub-workflows, handle errors like a pro, and complete a capstone automation project.

What you'll learn.

Each track is carefully structured to take you from basics to real-world application.

  • n8n fundamentals: triggers, actions, data flow
  • Expressions and JavaScript inside n8n
  • JSON vs Binary data handling
  • Data transformation and notifications
  • LLM integration: prompts, extraction, summarization, structured output
  • Modular workflows: loops, sub-workflows, reusability (DRY)
  • APIs, webhooks, error handling, retry patterns
  • Capstone automation delivery + exported workflows
Curriculum

Course syllabus

2 units
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2 Assignment

What's included:

  • n8n interface, nodes, connections, manual triggers
  • Data flow between nodes; pinning data for testing
  • Expression editor: {{ }} syntax; $json/$input/$prev
  • Basic JS operations in expressions (concat, math)
  • Logic and branching with If/Switch nodes
2 units
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2 Assignment

What's included:

  • JSON vs Binary data and file handling
  • Move Binary Data node (convert/rename files)
  • Edit Fields/Set node for key renaming and field trimming
  • String manipulation in expressions (.split, .replace, casing)
  • Mini project: expense categorizer workflow
2 units
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2 Assignment

What's included:

  • Chat model node setup and credentials
  • System vs user prompts; dynamic expressions in prompts
  • Prompt controls: temperature, token limits, robustness
  • Summarization and extraction (names/dates/action items)
  • Structured output / JSON mode for automation safety
2 units
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1 Assignment

What's included:

  • Loops with Split In Batches; aggregation after iteration
  • Execute Workflow node and DRY principles
  • Create a reusable “tool workflow” (e.g., notifier)
  • Practice project: Daily Briefing Bot (weather/news → AI summarize → email)
2 units
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2 Assignment

What's included:

  • HTTP requests (GET/POST/PUT) and auth patterns
  • Receiving data via webhooks
  • Error Trigger workflows; Continue on Fail strategies
  • Try/catch-style patterns via branching and fallbacks
  • Project: resilient lead form with backup sheet on failure
2 units
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2 Assignment

What's included:

  • Code node fundamentals: $input.all(), returning [{ json: {} }]
  • Advanced transforms: merge arrays by ID, regex parsing
  • Date handling and timezone conversions (Luxon concepts)
  • Building robust outputs for downstream nodes
2 units
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1 Assignment

What's included:

  • Choose a capstone option (repurposing engine, support drafts, lead enrichment, etc.)
  • Architecture planning: nodes, data schema, sub-workflows, failure paths
  • Implementation of core workflow chain + AI nodes
2 units
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1 Assignment

What's included:

  • Add error workflows and final fallback paths
  • Testing, pinning, and validation of outputs
  • Deliverables: exported JSON workflow + demo + resilience proof
  • Presentation-ready project handoff

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Special Offer
One-time payment
₦10,000/track
  • 8 weeks intensive training
  • Live classes & Recordings
  • Weekly mentorship sessions
  • Real-world portfolio projects
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Community Access

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