Getting Started with n8n
● What n8n is and why automation matters in business workflows
● Exploring the n8n dashboard & UI walkthrough
● Practice Task: Build your first simple workflow (Manual Trigger → Send Slack/Email message)

Understanding Triggers
● Types of triggers: Manual, Scheduled, App-based
● Use cases of triggers in daily work
● Practice Task: Create a daily reminder workflow with Scheduled Trigger + Slack/Email

Actions & Connecting Your Apps
● Actions in workflows and data flow basics
● Connecting popular apps (Google Sheets, Slack, Gmail)
● Practice Task: Automated notification workflow (Form submission → Google Sheets → Slack alert)

Working Smarter with Templates
● Explore the n8n Templates Library
● Import and customize pre-built workflows
● Practice Task: Modify and run “Gmail → Google Sheets” template

Workflow Management + Logic
● Organizing workflows (folders, logs, naming conventions)
● Adding conditional logic with the If Node
● Practice Task: Prioritize important emails (Filter: High Priority → Slack/Email alert)

Real-World HR & Finance Use Cases
● HR Use Case: Automated interview reminders (Google Calendar → Gmail/Slack)
● Finance Use Case: Daily financial summary (Google Sheets → Slack/Email)
● Practice Task: Build an HR interview reminder workflow

Hands-On Deep Dive Practice
● Participants work on extending workflows built earlier
● Trainer provides guided exercises for each department (HR, Finance, Marketing, Support)
● Practice Task: Pick one use case (Marketing Email Capture, Support Ticket Routing, etc.)

Debugging & Error Handling Basics
● How to test workflows step by step
● Logs, error messages, retry strategies
● Practice Task: Debug a broken Gmail → Google Sheets workflow

Best Practices for Workflow Design
● Credential management & security basics
● Versioning & workflow collaboration tips
● Practice Task: Create a shared folder with 2 workflows inside for team use

Final Workshop & Presentation
● Capstone project: Design an end-to-end workflow (choose HR, Finance, Marketing, or Support case)
● Practice Task: Build and demo your workflow
● Participants present workflows to group, explain the business impact