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Free 8-Week Beginner Cohort · Online · Saturdays, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM GMT

Build real automations from Week 1. Walk away with proof you can show.

n8n Foundations is a hands-on builder cohort, not a watch-and-nod course. You'll install n8n, build a working workflow every single Saturday, and leave each session with a portfolio artifact you actually made: exported JSON, screenshots, and a README. Eight weeks in, you will have a starter portfolio and the skills to keep building on your own.

This is for people who want to build, not spectate. Come ready to work and you will have receipts to show for it.

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Outcome

What You Will Be Able to Show

By the end, the goal is not just that you attended. The goal is that you can point to proof of work and explain what you built.

A starter automation portfolio
A GitHub repo or organized portfolio folder
Multiple exported n8n workflow JSON files
Screenshots showing workflows and executions
README write-ups explaining each workflow
A beginner final project
Practice explaining builds like an automation builder
A stronger foundation for the intermediate cohort
Build Example

A Taste of What You Will Build

By Week 5, you should be able to build a simple API-powered workflow: trigger it manually, pull data from a free public API, clean or route the response, and send the result somewhere useful.

It will not be enterprise-grade yet, but it will be real. You will export the workflow, screenshot the result, and write a short explanation of what it does.

Student learning n8n online from home while taking notes and building a workflow

Portfolio-First Learning

Every session ends with a portfolio artifact.

This is not a watch-and-nod training. We learn by doing, and every Saturday session has a build assignment that should leave behind proof of work.

Participants should maintain a GitHub repository or organized portfolio folder from the beginning. Attendance alone is not enough; the Certificate of Completion depends on assignment completion and portfolio evidence.

Exported workflow JSON files
Screenshots of workflows, executions, and outputs
README files and short case-study write-ups
Test checklists, troubleshooting logs, and walkthrough notes

8-Week Beginner Structure

This is a build plan, not a lecture syllabus. The exact outline may be adjusted as cohort needs become clearer.

Week 1

First Portfolio Artifact

Class focus

Build and publish your first n8n portfolio artifact.

Portfolio piece

GitHub portfolio repo created, first README added, screenshot of local n8n or n8n Cloud running, and exported "Hello Automation" workflow JSON.

Week 2

Trigger-Based Workflow

Class focus

Build a trigger-based workflow.

Portfolio piece

A simple manual or scheduled trigger workflow, exported JSON file, screenshot, and short README explanation.

Week 3

Data Movement

Class focus

Move and transform data between nodes.

Portfolio piece

A data transformation workflow showing input, processing, and output, with before/after screenshots and notes.

Week 4

Branching Logic

Class focus

Add conditions and branching logic.

Portfolio piece

A decision-based workflow that routes data based on conditions, with exported JSON and a written explanation of the logic.

Week 5

HTTP and APIs

Class focus

Use HTTP requests and a beginner-friendly API.

Portfolio piece

An API-powered workflow using a free or public API, exported workflow JSON, screenshot, and short case-study write-up.

Week 6

Credentials and Boundaries

Class focus

Use credentials safely and understand access boundaries.

Portfolio piece

A workflow using a safe credentialed service or mock credential pattern, plus a short security note explaining what should and should not be shared.

Week 7

Test and Troubleshoot

Class focus

Test, troubleshoot, and document a workflow.

Portfolio piece

A broken-to-fixed workflow, troubleshooting log, test checklist, and handoff notes.

Week 8

Beginner Final Project

Class focus

Complete a beginner final project.

Portfolio piece

A complete beginner portfolio project with workflow JSON, screenshots, README, use case explanation, and demo notes.

Founder Note

Why I Am Building This

I am not building this as a casual webinar series. I am building it because too many people are interested in AI automation but never move from watching content to building proof.

Ghana and the broader automation community need more people who can build, test, document, explain, and improve real workflows. This pathway is designed to help serious beginners start that journey with structure.

Remote online cohort with instructor and learners joining from separate spaces
Online cohort session showing remote learners participating from home
Expectations

This Is for Builders, Not Spectators

This cohort is free, but it is not passive. You do not need to be advanced, but you do need to participate.

You will be expected to build, submit assignments, and keep evidence of your work. The standards are here to protect the quality of the cohort and help serious learners make real progress.

  • Show up on time and come prepared.
  • Complete prerequisites before class so Saturday can stay focused on building.
  • Ask questions respectfully and do the assignments.
  • Use the Thursday setup pre-session and recording for setup preparation.

Prerequisites Before the First Saturday Class

Be Ready Before Saturday

  • Participants must have access to n8n before the first Saturday class.
  • Saturday class will focus on building, not Docker installation, n8n installation, or individual computer setup.
  • Participants who are not ready can still watch, but may not be able to follow along hands-on.
Option A: Recommended

Local n8n with Docker

  • Install Docker Desktop
  • Run n8n locally
  • Best for continued practice
  • No dependency on paying for cloud after a trial
Option B: Fallback

n8n Cloud Trial

  • Useful if local setup fails
  • Trial is temporary
  • May require payment after the trial period
  • Not the preferred long-term option for free practice

Thursday Setup Pre-Session

  • 30-minute optional but strongly recommended pre-session
  • Designed to help people understand local setup
  • Recorded and posted to YouTube
  • If someone cannot attend Thursday, they should watch the recording before Saturday
  • Individual troubleshooting may be limited
  • The purpose is preparation, not a full support clinic

Assignments and Portfolio Work

  • Every Saturday class will have a build assignment
  • Participants should save exported workflow JSON files when requested
  • Participants may be asked to submit screenshots or short explanations
  • Every assignment should leave behind a portfolio artifact
  • The goal is to build proof of work, not just attend calls

Certificate of Completion Requirements

  • Attend at least 80% of sessions
  • Complete all required assignments
  • Submit portfolio evidence when requested
  • Maintain enough proof of work to show the assignments were actually built
  • Follow class expectations

Attendance alone is not enough. This is a Certificate of Completion, not an official n8n credential.

Portfolio completion does not guarantee paid work, client assignments, employment, or builder pool acceptance. There is no guarantee of future assignment opportunities.

This Is the Starting Point

Completing the beginner cohort does not make someone a professional automation builder.

It gives the foundation needed to continue into intermediate, advanced, and use-case cohorts. The full pathway is what prepares someone to be considered for more serious work.

Interest List

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