Introduction
to n8n & Automation Fundamentals
• Overview of n8n and its key automation capabilities
• Common business and technical use cases for workflow automation
• Understanding the role of n8n in integration and automation ecosystems
n8n
Architecture & Environment Setup
• Understanding n8n architecture and components
• Local deployment and setup process
• Cloud deployment options and configuration
• Managing environments and basic platform navigation
Core
Concepts – Nodes, Triggers & Workflows
• Understanding nodes and their functions
• Types of triggers and event-based automation
• Workflow structure and design principles
• Data structures and execution flow within workflows
Building
Basic Workflows
• Creating simple automation workflows
• Email automation workflow implementation
• Creating and configuring webhook listeners
• Testing and executing basic workflows
Hands-on
Exercises
Advanced
Workflow Design & Logic
• Designing scalable automation workflows
• Using conditional logic for dynamic workflows
• Implementing loops and branching mechanisms
• Workflow optimization and modular design
API
Integration with n8n
• Understanding API-based integrations
• Working with APIs using the HTTP Request Node
• Sending and receiving data from external services
• Managing request parameters and responses
Custom Logic
& Scripting
• Using Function and FunctionItem nodes
• Writing custom JavaScript within workflows
• Data transformation and processing techniques
• Handling complex automation logic
Authentication
& Security
• Working with API Keys
• Implementing OAuth2 authentication
• Secure credential management in n8n
Error
Handling & Workflow Reliability
• Identifying workflow failures and issues
• Implementing error handling strategies
• Configuring retries and fallback logic
• Monitoring workflow execution
Hands-on
Exercises