40-Day Roadmap: Gen AI + n8n + Workato

Phase 1: Foundations (Day 1–10)

Day 1–2: Generative AI Basics

• What is Generative AI?

• Popular tools: ChatGPT, HuggingFace, DALL·E, GitHub Copilot

• Text, Image, Code, and Workflow generation use cases

• Hands-On: Explore ChatGPT Playground

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Day 3–4: Large Language Models (LLMs)

• How LLMs work (Simplified)

• Prompt Engineering Basics

• Understanding OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face models

• Hands-On: Try basic prompts for text generation

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Day 5–6: Practical Gen AI Applications

• AI for Workflow Automation

• AI for Email, Reports, Summaries

• Hands-On: AI Content Generation with OpenAI Playground

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Day 7–8: Introduction to n8n

• What is n8n? Open-source Workflow Automation

• n8n vs Zapier vs Workato

• Install and explore n8n Cloud & Desktop

• Hands-On: Create your first simple n8n workflow

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Day 9–10: n8n Fundamentals

• Nodes, Triggers, Workflows explained

• Common integrations: Gmail, Slack, APIs

• Hands-On: Build a basic automated Email or Slack workflow

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Phase 2: Practical Gen AI + n8n (Day 11–20)

Day 11–12: n8n API Work

• Using HTTP Request Node

• Connecting to OpenAI via API

• Hands-On: AI Text generation via n8n + OpenAI

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Day 13–14: Prompt Engineering for Automation

• Structuring effective prompts for workflows

• Dynamic prompts with n8n

• Hands-On: Build AI-Powered Email Response Automation

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Day 15–16: Image and Code Generation with n8n

• AI Image generation via API (DALL·E, Replicate)

• AI Code generation basics

• Hands-On: Automate Image generation with n8n

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Day 17–18: Real-Life Use Case 1

• AI-powered Customer Support Automation

• Workflow: Email → AI Summary → Slack Notification

• Hands-On: Build this workflow in n8n

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Day 19–20: Real-Life Use Case 2

• AI Document Summarizer or Content Generator

• Workflow: Google Drive → AI → Email Output

• Hands-On: End-to-End automation with n8n + Gen AI

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Phase 3: Workato Fundamentals & Gen AI (Day 21–30)

Day 21–22: Introduction to Workato

• What is Workato? iPaaS platform overview

• Comparing Workato with n8n

• Hands-On: Sign up, explore Workato workspace

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Day 23–24: Building Workato Recipes

• Recipe basics: Triggers, Actions

• Common connectors (Slack, Gmail, Salesforce)

• Hands-On: Your first automated recipe

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Day 25–26: Workato + Generative AI

• Connecting OpenAI to Workato

• Prompt Engineering inside Recipes

• Hands-On: AI-powered Slack/Email automation

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Day 27–28: Advanced Recipes

• Conditional logic, Lookups

• Error handling

• Hands-On: Multi-step automation with AI elements

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Day 29–30: Real-Life Use Case 3

• Example: Automated Lead Enrichment

• Workflow: New Lead → AI Enrichment → CRM Update

• Hands-On: Build this end-to-end in Workato

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Phase 4: Expert Automation & Projects (Day 31–40)

Day 31–32: Combining n8n + Workato

• When to use which platform

• API workflows bridging both tools

• Hands-On: Cross-platform AI Automation Example

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Day 33–34: AI-Powered Business Processes

• AI in HR, Sales, Support, Operations

• Real-world Case Studies

• Hands-On: Identify AI use case for your work

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Day 35–36: Security & Best Practices

• API Key Security

• Error Handling

• Scalable Workflow Design Principles

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Day 37–38: Personal Capstone Project

• Plan an end-to-end AI-powered workflow for your work or startup

• Use n8n, Workato, and Gen AI

• Hands-On: Build and test your project

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Day 39–40: Showcase & Next Steps

• Document and present your project

• Resources for continued learning

• Certification options for n8n, Workato

• Explore AI Agents and Autonomous Workflows