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Module 2 Lesson 1: Running n8n with Docker
The preferred way. Learn how to pull the n8n Docker image and setup a persistent container using Docker Compose for your home or business server.
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Module 2 Lesson 2: Reverse Proxy (SSL)
Secure your connection. Learn how to put n8n behind a reverse proxy like Nginx or Traefik to enable HTTPS and clean domain names (e.g., n8n.mycompany.com).
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Module 2 Lesson 3: n8n Configuration
Master the hidden settings. Explore the most important environment variables to control n8n's performance, security, and integration capabilities.
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Module 2 Lesson 4: Scaling n8n
Handle the load. Learn how to switch from a 'Main' process to 'Queue Mode' using Redis workers to handle thousands of concurrent automations.
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Module 2 Lesson 5: Backups & Migrations
Protect your logic. Learn how to export your workflows, backup your database, and move your n8n instance from one server to another without losing work.
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Module 3 Lesson 1: Trigger Nodes
The spark of creation. Learn the 3 main ways to start an n8n workflow: On a Schedule, On an Event (Webhook), and On a Change in an external app.
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Module 3 Lesson 2: Core Action Nodes
The workers of the workflow. Explore the most commonly used action nodes, from simple HTTP requests to complex data manipulation and file handling.
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Module 3 Lesson 3: Power User Nodes
Break the limits. Learn how to run shell commands on your server and write custom JavaScript functions directly inside n8n to handle complex data scenarios.
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Module 3 Lesson 4: Connections & Branching
Direct the flow. Master the art of connecting nodes, using the IF node for decision making, and merging data streams back together.
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Module 3 Lesson 5: Testing & Debugging
Fail fast. Learn how to test individual nodes in isolation, read the execution JSON, and find the 'Needle in the haystack' when a workflow fails.
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Module 4 Lesson 1: Understanding JSON
Data basics. Learn the structure of JSON, how n8n arrays work, and how to access deep nested data inside your automation payloads.
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Module 4 Lesson 2: String Manipulation
Master the text. Learn how to uppercase, lowercase, trim, and use Regular Expressions (Regex) to extract specific information from strings like emails or phone numbers.
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Module 4 Lesson 3: Math in n8n
Numbers don't lie. Learn how to perform calculations, handle currencies, and use the 'Aggregate' nodes to sum up values across multiple items.
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Module 4 Lesson 4: Working with Dates
Master the fourth dimension. Learn how to format dates, add/subtract time, and handle timezone conversions using the world-class Luxon library inside n8n.
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Module 4 Lesson 5: Sorting & Filtering
Slice and dice. Learn how to use the 'Sort' and 'Filter' nodes to ensure you only process the most relevant data and keep your workflows efficient.
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Module 5 Lesson 1: Complex IF Logic
Master multi-condition decisions. Learn how to use AND and OR logic in n8n expressions to build 'Smart' workflows that react to complex real-world scenarios.
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Module 5 Lesson 2: Split In Batches
Handle the many. Learn how to process thousands of items in small chunks to avoid hitting API rate limits or crashing your server's memory.
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Module 5 Lesson 3: Error Handling
Prepare for the worst. Learn how to catch errors, retry failing nodes, and setup a 'Global Error Workflow' to notify you whenever something goes wrong.
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Module 5 Lesson 4: Loop Mechanisms
Round and round. Compare the different ways to iterate in n8n, from automated node-level loops to advanced manual loops for pagination.
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Module 5 Lesson 5: Global Workflows
Libraries of logic. Learn how to create 'Sub-Workflows' that can be called by multiple other workflows, making your automation standard and easy to maintain.
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Module 6 Lesson 1: Professional API Requests
Master the HTTP Request node. Learn how to handle different request methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), custom headers, and query parameters for any API.
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Module 6 Lesson 2: API Authentication
The two keys to the city. Understand the difference between simple API Keys (Header/Query) and the secure OAuth2 flow, and how to manage them in n8n.
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Module 6 Lesson 3: Building Webhooks
Turn n8n into a server. Learn how to create custom HTTP endpoints that other apps can call, including how to respond with status codes and custom JSON.
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Module 6 Lesson 4: Pagination & Rate Limits
Master the large-scale API dance. Learn the patterns for exhausting paginated API results and how to use the 'Loop' and 'Wait' nodes to stay within legal speed limits.
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Module 6 Lesson 5: Debugging API Failures
Why did it fail? Learn how to read HTTP error codes (400, 401, 403, 404, 500) and use the n8n execution log to find exactly what went wrong in your API call.
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Module 7 Lesson 1: Google Sheets Automation
The world's favorite database. Learn how to read, append, update, and delete rows in Google Sheets using n8n, turning a simple spreadsheet into a powerful application backend.
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Module 7 Lesson 2: Gmail Automation
Zero inbox on autopilot. Learn how to search for emails, download attachments, send personalized replies, and manage labels automatically using n8n.
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Module 7 Lesson 3: Google Drive Automation
The digital archive. Learn how to upload, download, share, and organize files and folders in Google Drive, bridging the gap between your local server and the cloud.
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Module 7 Lesson 4: Google Calendar Automation
Master of time. Learn how to create events, check for availability, and sync your calendar with external tools like Zoom or Notion using n8n.
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Module 7 Lesson 5: Google Forms Automation
Listen to the user. Learn how to trigger n8n workflows immediately when a Google Form is submitted, enabling instant lead processing and feedback handling.
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Module 8 Lesson 1: HubSpot Automation
Master of deals. Learn how to create contacts, update deal stages, and sync your marketing data between HubSpot and your other internal tools using n8n.
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Module 8 Lesson 2: Avoiding CRM Duplicates
Keep it clean. Learn the architectural patterns of 'Search -> If -> Update/Create' to ensure your CRM stays free of duplicate contacts and messy data.
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Module 8 Lesson 3: Pipedrive & Salesforce
Enterprise and agile. Learn the specific nuances of automating Salesforce and Pipedrive, focusing on custom objects, lead conversion, and pipeline management.
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Module 8 Lesson 4: Data Enrichment
Know your customer. Learn how to use external enrichment APIs like Clearbit, Hunter, and Apollo to automatically find company names, LinkedIn profiles, and verified emails for your leads.
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Module 8 Lesson 5: Lead Scoring Systems
Identify the winners. Build an automated scoring engine in n8n that evaluates leads based on their company size, job title, and activity, filtering the best opportunities for your team.
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Module 9 Lesson 1: Wait & Backoff Strategies
Patience pays off. Learn how to use the 'Wait' node for more than just pauses, including how to implement custom backoff strategies to handle intermittent API failures.
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Module 9 Lesson 2: Debugging Binary Data
See the unseeable. Learn how to inspect files, images, and PDFs inside your workflows, and how to troubleshoot 'Broken File' errors when moving data between nodes.
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Module 9 Lesson 3: Version Control (Git)
Workflows as code. Learn how to automatically backup your n8n work directly to a GitHub or GitLab repository, enabling version history and easy collaboration.
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Module 9 Lesson 4: Health Monitoring
Is n8n alive? Learn how to setup heartbeat monitors and healthcheck endpoints to ensure your automation server is always ready for work.
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Module 9 Lesson 5: Documentation & Notes
Leave a map for others. Learn how to use the 'Sticky Notes' and 'Node Comments' inside n8n to make your complex workflows easy to understand for your teammates.
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AWS Bedrock
Capstone Project: Enterprise AI Assistant
The Final Challenge. Building a production-grade, secure, and observable AI system on AWS Bedrock.
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AWS Bedrock
Module 1 Lesson 1: What is AWS Bedrock?
Understanding the foundations of AWS Bedrock, the managed service for foundation models.
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Module 1 Wrap-up: Foundations and Model Selection
Hands-on: Analyzing model suitability and understanding the serverless AI paradigm.
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Module 10 Lesson 1: What are Bedrock Agents?
The Autonomous Brain. Understanding how Bedrock Agents use reasoning to solve multi-step problems.
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Module 10 Lesson 2: Agent Instructions
Defining the Mission. How to write effective 'Agent Instructions' that guide an autonomous AI through complex workflows.
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Module 10 Wrap-up: Designing your Agent
Hands-on: Design the mission statement and tool-set for your first Bedrock Agent.
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Module 11 Lesson 1: Action Groups and Schemas
Defining the Capability. How to describe your APIs to a Bedrock Agent using OpenAPI schemas.
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Module 11 Lesson 2: Lambda-Backed Tools
Connecting to Code. How to use AWS Lambda to execute the actual logic behind your agent's action groups.
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Module 11 Wrap-up: Giving your Agent Skills
Hands-on: Write a Lambda function and a schema for an agent that can track package deliveries.
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