16-Week Curriculum
A structured learning path from n8n basics to production-ready AI automation
Week 1Introduction & Setup
- ●Install n8n (cloud or self-hosted)
- ●Explore the full interface
- ●Watch: Nate Herk's n8n Masterclass (92 min)
- ●Read: n8n official documentation
Week 2Understanding the Node System
- ●Study node types: triggers, actions, logic, helpers, AI
- ●Understand data flow, JSON structure, and expressions
- ●Build your first simple workflow
- ●Watch: Nate Herk's 8+ Hour Course — first 2 hours
Week 3First Real Automations
- ●Build email automation with Google Sheets
- ●Complete webhook tutorial and form-to-Slack workflow
- ●Build file backup automation
- ●Build RSS feed aggregator with email digest
Week 4Data Manipulation & Logic Mastery
- ●Master IF/THEN logic, Switch nodes
- ●Learn Code node basics (JavaScript and Python)
- ●Build complex data transformation workflow
- ●Implement error handling with Try/Catch
Assessment 1: Foundations & Basic Workflows