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AI Automation
Turn AI into automated business processes. Master workflow automation with n8n, Make, and Zapier — build AI pipelines, agent loops, and reliable prompt engineering for systems that run without you.
What is the Automation path?
The Automation path is for operators, founders, and technical builders who want to put AI to work in business processes. It covers the principles of automation — when to use rules vs. AI, how to design triggers and actions, and how to build reliable pipelines. You'll work with no-code/low-code platforms like n8n, Make, and Zapier to create AI-powered workflows, and learn how to build more advanced agent loops that handle multi-step tasks with proper error handling and human-in-the-loop checkpoints.
This path is for anyone who has tried ChatGPT, seen the potential, and wants to turn it into systems that actually do work — automatically, reliably, and at scale.
After completing this path you'll be able to...
- ✓Design automation workflows — triggers, conditions, actions, and when AI adds value vs. overhead
- ✓Build AI-powered automations in n8n, Make, and Zapier — practical, production-ready patterns
- ✓Create multi-step AI pipelines with proper error handling and fallback strategies
- ✓Build agent loops that iterate on tasks — with human-in-the-loop checkpoints
- ✓Engineer prompts that produce reliable, structured outputs in automated systems
- ✓Test and monitor automations — quality, latency, and cost tracking
- ✓Identify high-value automation opportunities in any business process
Curriculum preview
Principles of automation — triggers, actions, conditions, and when to use AI vs. rules.
Building AI-powered automations in no-code/low-code platforms — practical patterns.
Multi-step AI pipelines, agent loops, error handling, and human-in-the-loop workflows.
Designing prompts that work reliably in automated systems — structured outputs, fallbacks, and testing.
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