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AI Workflow Automation

Workflow automation has transitioned from rigid linear triggers to autonomous, self-directing AI agent pipelines. This course teaches how to build, deploy, and self-host autonomous AI workflows in n8n: connecting large language model brains, equipping agents with conversational memory and tools, scheduling automated cron executions, integrating Gmail and Google Sheets, eliminating duplicates with knowledge bases, and hardening production automations.

New course

  • 8 lessons
  • 24 min of video
  • Self-paced
  • Signed certificate

About this course

Comprehensive certification training for AI Workflow Automation.

What you will be able to do

  • 1. Understand the core principles of node-based workflow automation and how to architect autonomous AI agents using n8n.
  • 2. Connect large language model APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, local models) to n8n AI Agent nodes to serve as the cognitive reasoning engine.
  • 3. Equip AI agents with conversational memory buffers, system instructions, and dynamic external tool nodes (web scrapers, APIs, database connectors).
  • 4. Configure event-driven webhooks, scheduled cron triggers, and conditional routing logic for hands-free workflow execution.

Course outline

  1. 01Workflow Automation Fundamentals & n8n ArchitectureFree preview
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7 lessons, the full project brief and the grading rubric unlock when you enrol.

Assessment and certificate

After the lessons you take a readiness quiz on the material. Pass it and your practical project brief is released, graded against 5 clear criteria by the Academy team.

Once your project is approved, a signed certificate with a unique verification number is issued to your account.

Requirements

  • A laptop or phone with a reliable internet connection.
  • No prior experience required — each course starts from the fundamentals.
  • Free versions of the tools covered are enough to complete the project.