Mastering n8n for Applied AI Solution Architects

• Scope:
  Introduce the course, its objectives, and the basic concepts of n8n and automation.
• Objective:
  Familiarize you with the course structure, explain what n8n is, and outline the benefits of workflow automation in an AI-driven world.
• Audience:
  Beginners.
• What You’ll Learn:
• Course structure and learning outcomes
• What n8n is and why it matters
• How n8n fits into the future of work and AI
• Overview and Description:
  This lesson covers an introductory overview of n8n as an open-source workflow automation tool. You will learn about the capabilities of n8n, the benefits of automating repetitive tasks, and how this course is structured to help you progress from a beginner to an expert.

• Scope:
  Understand the basic terminology and components of workflow automation.
• Objective:
  Define key concepts such as triggers, actions, nodes, and illustrate how they form the basis of automated workflows.
• Audience:
  Beginners.
• What You’ll Learn:
• The definitions of triggers, actions, and nodes
• How these components interact within a workflow
• Basic workflow structures
• Overview and Description:
  In this lesson, you will dive into the foundational concepts that underpin workflow automation. Learn the role of each component in creating a workflow and see a practical example of an email notification workflow.

• Scope:
  Provide step-by-step instructions for installing n8n on different platforms.
• Objective:
  Enable you to install n8n on your local machine or server using methods like npm, Docker, or as a desktop app.
• Audience:
  Beginners and intermediate users.
• What You’ll Learn:
• System requirements and prerequisites
• Detailed installation procedures for npm, Docker, and the desktop app
• Basic post-installation configuration and troubleshooting tips

Overview and Description:
This lesson walks you through the installation process of n8n. Learn how to install using different methods, configure the system post-installation, and troubleshoot common issues.

• Scope:
  Learn how to configure n8n and connect it with commonly used tools.
• Objective:
  Set up integrations with external applications like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Nextcloud.
• Audience:
  Beginners to intermediate users.
• What You’ll Learn:
• How to adjust n8n configuration settings
• Steps to connect n8n with external APIs and tools
• Setting up API keys and environment variables

Overview and Description:
This lesson covers the configuration of n8n for real-world use. You will learn how to adjust configuration files, set API keys, and integrate n8n with external tools to automate workflows across multiple platforms.

• Scope:
  Learn how to design and execute your first workflows using n8n’s visual editor.
• Objective:
  Enable you to build a basic automated workflow using triggers and actions.
• Audience:
  Beginners to intermediate users.
• What You’ll Learn:
• How to use the drag-and-drop workflow editor
• Adding and configuring nodes
• Connecting triggers and actions to form a complete workflow

Overview and Description:
This lesson guides you through creating your first workflow. You will use n8n’s visual interface to design a simple email notification workflow triggered by an event.

• Scope:
  Dive into advanced features, including conditional logic, error handling, and performance optimization.
• Objective:
  Equip you with skills to design robust workflows and troubleshoot issues efficiently.
• Audience:
  Intermediate to advanced users.
• What You’ll Learn:
• Implementing conditional logic in workflows
• Techniques for error handling and debugging
• Best practices for optimizing workflow performance

Overview and Description:
This lesson covers advanced techniques in workflow automation. You will learn how to set up if-else conditions, handle errors gracefully using a try-catch mechanism, and optimize your workflows through best practices and debugging tools.

• Scope:
  Learn to connect n8n with popular cloud-based productivity and collaboration platforms.
• Objective:
  Understand how to automate tasks and synchronize data across platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, and Nextcloud.
• Audience:
  Intermediate users.
• What You’ll Learn:
• How to integrate n8n with various collaboration tools
• Automating document workflows and notifications
• Synchronizing data across different platforms

Overview and Description:
This lesson focuses on integrating n8n with productivity tools to automate daily tasks like document updates, email responses, and calendar events. You will explore how these integrations improve efficiency and foster seamless collaboration in a digital workspace.

• Scope:
  Incorporate AI capabilities into your automated workflows.
• Objective:
  Enable you to integrate AI APIs—such as OpenAI or Google Cloud AI—into n8n workflows to support automated decision-making.
• Audience:
  Intermediate to advanced users.
• What You’ll Learn:
• The role of AI in automation
• How to connect to external AI services via API
• Building intelligent workflows that use AI responses to drive actions

Overview and Description:
In this lesson, you will learn how to integrate AI solutions into n8n workflows. We’ll explore the steps to connect with AI APIs, send data for analysis, and automate decisions based on the returned insights. A case study on automating customer support responses using sentiment analysis will be discussed.

• Scope:
  Demonstrate how n8n can streamline financial processes through automation.
• Objective:
  Show how automated workflows can improve efficiency in finance tasks such as invoice processing and reporting.
• Audience:
  Finance professionals and IT specialists.
• What You’ll Learn:
• How to design a workflow to extract invoice data
• Integration with ERP systems and spreadsheets
• The benefits of automation in reducing errors and processing time

Overview and Description:
This lesson presents a real-world scenario in the finance industry where n8n automates the extraction, processing, and reporting of invoice data. The workflow improves accuracy and speeds up financial operations.

• Scope:
  Illustrate how n8n can be used to automate processes in healthcare.
• Objective:
  Demonstrate the use of automated workflows to manage patient data, appointment reminders, and procurement order approvals.
• Audience:
  Professionals in Healthcare and IT.
• What You’ll Learn:
• How to automate communication and data synchronization in healthcare
• Integration with calendar and messaging applications
• Best practices for reducing manual errors and improving efficiency

Overview and Description:
This lesson explores how n8n can improve operational efficiency in healthcare by automating reminders and approvals. You will design workflows that manage patient appointments and streamline communications.

• Scope:
  Show how n8n can optimize insurance processes such as claims processing and customer support.
• Objective:
  Demonstrate automation in insurance to streamline claims intake, document verification, and notifications.
• Audience:
  Professionals in Insurance, IT, and Business Operations.
• What You’ll Learn:
• How to design a workflow for automating insurance claims processing
• Integration with CRM and document management systems
• Benefits of automation in reducing processing time and improving customer satisfaction
• Overview and Description:
  This lesson focuses on the insurance industry. You will learn how to automate the initial claims intake process, verify submitted data, and notify customers—all through a structured n8n workflow.

Instructions: Answer the following 10 comprehensive questions covering all modules from foundational to advanced topics.