Build Your First N8N Ai Agent & Automation From Scratch

No Tech Skills Required: Want to Learn N8N but Confuse where to Start? Welcome to my N8N course for Absolute Beginners!

What you'll learn

How to set up and self-host N8N on a VPS with a custom domain.

The core concepts of N8N and workflow automation.

Using trigger nodes, AI nodes, utility nodes, and action nodes effectively.

Building your first AI-powered automation workflow from scratch.

Connecting apps, APIs, and services inside N8N.

Importing and customizing pre-built N8N templates.

Navigating and managing the N8N dashboard for ongoing use.

Best practices to maintain and scale your automations.

Requirements

Basic computer skills (no coding required).

A computer with internet access.

Willingness to experiment with new tools.

Optional: A VPS hosting account and domain name (we’ll cover setup step-by-step).

Description

In today’s fast-moving digital world, businesses and individuals are constantly looking for ways to automate repetitive tasks, connect multiple apps, and integrate AI into their workflows. But the problem is—most people think automation is too technical, too complicated, or requires hiring expensive developers. That’s where this course comes in.“Build Your First N8N AI Agent & Automation From Scratch” is designed to take you from absolute beginner to confident automation builder without overwhelming you with jargon or unnecessary theory. Instead, you’ll learn through practical, step-by-step guidance that shows you how to set up, host, and build your own AI-powered automation agent using N8N—an open-source workflow automation tool.By the end of this course, you won’t just know the basics. You’ll have:Deployed your own self-hosted N8N instance on a VPS with a custom domain.Mastered the core building blocks of N8N, including trigger nodes, AI nodes, utility nodes, and action nodes.Built your first AI-powered automation workflow from scratch.Learned how to leverage pre-built N8N templates to speed up your process.Gained the confidence to design custom automations that save you hours of manual work.If you skip this course, you’ll continue relying on expensive SaaS platforms or wasting hours every week on repetitive tasks. But by joining today, you’ll unlock the ability to:Automate tasks across multiple apps.Build custom AI workflows tailored to your needs.Save time, save money, and stay ahead of the competition.The transformation you’ll experience goes beyond just learning a tool. You’ll shift from being someone who depends on manual processes (or external experts) to becoming the automation creator inside your business, team, or personal projects. Whether it’s automating lead generation, creating AI assistants, or connecting different business tools, you’ll be equipped to make it happen confidently.This course is structured in four practical, easy-to-follow sections:Introduction to N8N – Understand what N8N is, how it works, and the best setup strategy.Self-Hosting N8N – Set up your VPS, domain, and Coolify for a complete, reliable deployment.Building Your First AI Agent & Automation – Work hands-on with credentials, triggers, AI nodes, and more.Dashboards, Templates & Mastery – Learn shortcuts, pre-built templates, and dashboard navigation for speed and efficiency.You’ll also get preview-enabled lectures to explore some lessons before fully diving in.If you want to future-proof your skills, build your own AI automation workflows, and stop wasting time on tasks that can be automated, this is the perfect place to start.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to N8N

Lecture 1 Build Your First N8N AI Agent & Automation From Scratch

Lecture 2 Concept of N8N

Lecture 3 N8N Setup Strategy

Section 2: Self Hosting N8N

Lecture 4 Domain Setup

Lecture 5 VPS Setup

Lecture 6 SSH Client

Lecture 7 Add Custom Domain

Lecture 8 N8N Setup in Coolify

Section 3: Build 1st AI Agent & Automation

Lecture 9 Credentials

Lecture 10 Trigger Node

Lecture 11 AI Node

Lecture 12 Utility Node

Lecture 13 Action Node

Section 4: Dashboard, Template & Mastery

Lecture 14 N8N Quick Dashboard Tour

Lecture 15 Import Built-in N8N Template

Lecture 16 N8N Advanced Topics

Lecture 17 Bonus

Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to automate tasks and save money.,Freelancers and digital marketers looking to streamline workflows.,Developers curious about low-code AI automation.,Students or beginners who want hands-on experience with open-source automation.,Anyone tired of repetitive tasks and ready to leverage automation + AI.