Make: Automating Remote Work Training in Cork, Ireland

This course introduces participants to Make.com, a no-code automation platform that enables the connection of apps and services to automate repetitive tasks. Focusing on remote work scenarios, it guides learners through building automation workflows for communication, file handling, task management, notifications, and more. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with common tools like Slack, Gmail, Google Sheets, Trello, and Zoom.

Introduction and Core Concepts

Getting Started with Make

• What is Make and how it works

• Key concepts: scenarios, modules, triggers, actions

• Navigating the Make platform

• Connecting your favorite apps

Building Your First Automation

• Creating a basic scenario (e.g., Gmail → Slack)

• Using filters, routers, and conditional logic

• Testing and scheduling scenarios

Communication Automation

• Automating Slack alerts for email, meetings, and updates

• Posting to Teams or Discord via Make

• SMS/email reminders using Twilio/SendGrid

Advanced Workflows and Optimization

File & Data Automations

• Google Drive / Dropbox file handling

• Google Sheets data updates from forms or other tools

• Automating backups and logs

Task Management and Reporting Automation

• Automate task creation from emails or forms (Asana, ClickUp, Notion, Trello)

• Create and send weekly summary reports (email/Slack)

Error Handling and Optimization

• Error handling and retries in Make

• Scenario organization and naming best practices

• Tips for maintaining and scaling automations

Hands-on Exercises

Summary and Conclusion