L4 · AI Automation & Agents

AI Automation & Agents Training (n8n)

Turn repetitive, cross-system processes into reliable automations and AI agents. n8n is the main tool, but the methods carry over to other platforms.

Who it is for
Process owners, power users, IT and digital teams
Duration
2 days + optional day
Format
Hands-on in n8n
Language
English / Chinese

What participants will be able to do

Course schedule

TimeModuleKey contentHands-on
Day 1 AM1. Automation thinkingFind high-frequency processes worth automating; map them as trigger → handle → confirm → output; estimate time savedEach person maps one process from their department
Day 1 midday2. n8n basicsCanvas, nodes, credentials, branching, logs, error retriesModule 01: Sheets → AI follow-up → notification → write back
Day 1 PM3. Connecting business systemsCalendars, forms, webhooks, APIs; messaging via WhatsApp, Telegram and emailModule 02: booking → calendar event → notify; Module 03: lead webhook → sheet
Day 2 AM4. AI agentsWhat an agent is made of: model, memory, tools, system prompt; agent versus fixed workflow; basics of MCP and tool callingBuild an assistant that calls tools within stated limits
Day 2 midday5. Knowledge and document dataRAG Q&A over company documents; extracting fields from quotations, contracts and forms; flagging gaps and risksExternal information assistant; document extraction with review
Day 2 PM6. Rollout governanceHuman approval steps; permissions and credentials; fallbacks, monitoring, cost estimates; PDPA and data residencyScore your own processes with the PoC checklist and rank them

Optional Day 3: platforms and deployment

Course modules and hands-on route

Sign up to try the introductory lab for free. Once enrolled and approved, complete each module in a real n8n workspace.

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TRIAL 00

Agent Thinking Primer

  • Distinguish chat, assisted work, and executable workflows
  • Break a request into input, decision, action, and record
  • Try a small assistant with boundaries and follow-up suggestions
  • See how the full course expands into the real n8n workbench

What they leave with

One working workflowExported as JSON with notes
Team PoC list and launch checklistValue, access, fallback and monitoring reviewed
Follow-on deliveryCustom AI agents and n8n workflow implementation
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Full outlines for all five levels: who each course is for, duration, schedule and deliverables.

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FAQ

Can people without coding skills join?

Yes. The course is designed for process owners and power users who are comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets. IT participants can go further on APIs, deployment and governance.

Which n8n environment is used?

Participants work in the n8n workspace we provide. If you want n8n deployed inside your company afterwards, we plan it in the optional Day 3 or as a follow-on project.

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AI Automation & Agents

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