n8n Automation LabBuild AI Systems That Ship
Build and ship a real AI automation in n8n in 3 live sessions. Stop watching workflows. Start shipping systems you can actually rely on.
What You'll Ship
In this cohort, you'll ship a working v1 automation that:
- Takes real inputs (forms, email, webhooks, Slack, etc.)
- Uses AI with structured JSON outputs (not messy paragraphs)
- Routes work to real tools (Sheets, Notion, Airtable, Slack, APIs)
- Includes guardrails (approvals, retries, error handling, monitoring)
This is not a demo. You will build your project live, with checkpoints between sessions.
Who This Is For
Good Fit
- •A creator, operator, freelancer, or builder who wants to automate real work
- •Already experimenting with AI tools and want to level up into systems
- •Tired of "tutorial purgatory" and ready to build something useful
No heavy coding required. You just need the willingness to build.
Not a Fit
- •A watch-only workshop
- •A plug-and-play template with zero thinking
- •"Just show me cool nodes" without implementation
How the Cohort Works
This is not a demo-only workshop. You'll start your project on Day 1, build between sessions with checkpoints, and ship on Day 3.
Foundations + Project Kickoff
- →n8n fundamentals that unlock real builds (triggers, data, routing, HTTP)
- →How to think like a systems builder (not a "node collector")
- →Pick your project + define the outcome
- →Start building your workflow with guidance
AI Automation Patterns
- →Prompt patterns that work in production (classification, extraction, summaries)
- →Structured outputs + validation
- →Tool-calling / integrations (APIs, databases, apps)
- →Approvals + guardrails (human-in-the-loop)
Ship Day + Demo Day
- →Troubleshooting + hardening your workflow
- →Reliability patterns: retries, error paths, monitoring/alerts
- →Security basics: webhook access, credential best practices
- →Student project demos + feedback
Project Ideas
You can bring your own idea — or pick from these:
AI lead intake → qualify → route → log to Sheets/Notion → Slack alert
AI email helper → summarize → extract action items → draft replies → approvals
AI content repurposer → generate variations → store → schedule
AI support triage → categorize → assign → create tickets → notify
AI research assistant → collect links → summarize → structure → publish
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You'll learn patterns and build using n8n. Optional code is provided when helpful.
What if I miss a session?
You'll get replays, and you can still complete the build.
Will I leave with something finished?
You'll leave with a shipped "v1" automation that works end-to-end, plus a roadmap to improve it.
Is this for beginners?
Yes, as long as you're ready to build and follow the checkpoints.
Ready to Build?
Join the cohort and ship your v1 by March 31