n8n training for beginners
Training for automation beginners and operations staff, focusing on the practical use of the n8n platform to build scalable workflows, integrate distributed applications, and implement AI support in business processes. The training plan covers the following points:
Work Environment and Basic Configuration
- Launch and initial configuration of the n8n instance (including feature-flags handling),
- Management of secure credentials and variables,
- Orientation in the user interface and the library of available integrations,
- Overview of the platform’s latest capabilities: MCP protocol and AI Agent functions.
Designing Business Logic and Workflows
- Creating event-based automations (Webhooks, Cron/Schedule, Forms),
- Controlling data flow: using loops, conditional statements (If/Switch), and branching,
- Dynamically adapting processes using intelligent AI actions,
- Implementing wait mechanisms and execution timing control.
System Connectivity and API Handling
- Communicating with external services via universal HTTP Request nodes,
- Using ready-made connectors and solutions created by the community,
- Receiving and processing incoming data in real-time,
- Authorizing connections to external services (API Key, OAuth, Basic Auth).
Data Transformation and Management
- Operations on complex data structures (JSON) and arrays,
- Mapping, filtering, and aggregating information from various sources,
- Using JavaScript in “Code” nodes for advanced data manipulation,
- Working with binary files and managing attachments in processes.
Process Stability and Best Practices
- Designing error-resistant processes (Error Handling and retry strategies),
- Creating modular and reusable automation fragments (Sub-workflows),
- Monitoring execution history and problem diagnostics,
- Managing scenario versions and workflow organization techniques.